Sat, 19 July 2014
Show Notes
News - Custom profile backgrounds are now being rolled out to non premium users
Andy's LinkedIn profile
Andy on Twitter
Andy's Google Plus profile
If you have any comments or questions please write to me directly at mark@linkedinformed.com or leave a voicemail at the link at the right hand edge of this page.
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Fri, 11 July 2014
LinkedIn update their Contacts app and rename it Connected, the blog announcing this can be read here (screenshots at LinkedInformed.com)
Why not give one of these a try and let me know how you get on by leaving a message on the voicemail (see the black mic on the right edge of this page). You can also ask me a question by voicemail or by email to mark@linkedinformed.com.
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Fri, 4 July 2014
- You can now unsubscribe from published post notifications (see below)
Click below to watch Jeff Weiner's excellent interview at a recent conference.
This is the best (funniest anyway) profile I have ever seen! Click on the image to view the full profile on LinkedIn.
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Sat, 28 June 2014
show notes
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Sat, 21 June 2014
There are more than 1500 of them!
I solve this >>>>>> but can you solve the mystery of where and when you appeared on CBS, Fox NBC and abc?!
If you are struggling to get going with LinkedIn you might want to consider the 3 Day Start tutorial. 14 videos and 3 hrs of informative and engaging content. Use the discount code LinkedInformed to receive a 25% discount.
If a more tailored approach is your thing then I can offer you a one to one coaching/consulting service. Click here for more information.
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Sat, 14 June 2014
- LinkedIn publisher posts and the potential for Google SEO issues?
- Activity history lets you see their number of followers (close to connections number)
What will LinkedIn's new app be? Send your guesses by voicemail (see link on right of this page) or email me.
The Great LinkedIn SEO SCAM blog
Question. Should updates ever be of a personal nature?
Send your questions via voicemail using the link on the right.
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Sat, 7 June 2014
My profile showing the new background plus the incentive to upgrade (even though this will be available to all eventually).
This also shows how you can view someone's recent activity.
Click on the image for more information
- Viewing previous activity returns...yayy! (see above)
- New custom profile backgrounds (see above) click here for early access as a free user
- LinkedIn close down their own group managers group
- New Spotlight premium plan soon to arrive (see below)
- New suggested keywords feature for premium users
- We Can Do Better Than LinkedIn. Jon Nathanson's (below) article
What do you think?
Please drop me a line at mark@linkedinformed.com
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Fri, 30 May 2014
News
Magnus the puppy just gets more and more popular! 72,000 views as you can see below;
Click on the picture above to view the update
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Sun, 25 May 2014
- LinkedIn improve the 'Who's viewed your profile' feature. Here is a link to article I published on this.
- Here is a link to the 'Don't invite from a mobile app' status update I posted with the subsequent comments/discussion.
- Max's cute doggy post (see below)
Click on the picture to view the comments
I hope you enjoyed this episode. It would really help to spread the word if you could just take a minute and give us a ranking on iTunes....many thanks
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Fri, 16 May 2014
- Recruitment Juice - Fast & effective online learning for recruiters.
- The below picture was produced (in seconds) using the Word Swag app
This is a screenshot of the post's data in 'Who's viewed your updates'
Please get in touch if you have any questions or comments. You can email me directly at mark@linkedinformed.com or you can leave a voice message by clicking on link you will see on the right hand edge of this page.
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Sat, 10 May 2014
LinkedIn Stock price takes a tumble after they announce Q1 results
show notes
(Links in black)
The 3 Day Start Programme - 30% discount for LinkedInformed listeners, just enter the code 'linkedinformed' at checkout.
My blog article about the Cardmunch invitation workflow (which now doesn't work!)
LinkedIn announcement about Evernote & Cardmunch
LinkedIn's Q1 results
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Sun, 4 May 2014
A break from the normal format this week as the whole episode is dedicated to chatting with Jo Saunders about LinkedIn groups.
As always, if its in black - its a link!
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Mon, 28 April 2014
News
- CRM providers experience a 'freeze out' from the LinkedIn API - read more here
- Advertising partners and content partners get preferred API access - article
- Photosharing now available on iPhone app - article
Optimisation
Does it really matter? Its almost impossible to keep on top of profile optimisation but everyone should ensure that important keywords are found in the following sections;
- Headline
- Job title
- Company name (edit display name)
- Skills
Most importantly you should build a strong network so that most people that might search for you are at least a 2nd tier connection.
Tip
Find old school or college mates by searching the Alumni section
Question
What is a 'view' of an update on LinkedIn
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Sat, 19 April 2014
In this weeks episode I cover the following;
(links are in black)
News
LinkedIn Reaches 300 million members, you can view the infographic here
Endorsements can now be switched off - hooray!
RIP LinkedIn polls - announcement here
My newly released 3 Day Start video tutorial, click on the picture below for more information.
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Sat, 12 April 2014
News
LinkedIn's feline April fools joke. Read the article here
LinkedIn’s Moderation Process for Groups - Overview
New layout for Groups - read article here
Heartbleed Bug - informative article on the subject here and this cartoon explains it in a less 'techie' way.
I use 1Password to avoid issues with passwords. Due to the Heartbleed problem they are offering their product at a 50% discount! Clickhere for more information
The video below was made using Videoscribe. Highly recommended
You can register your interest in the 3 Day Start programme here
Feature
The LinkedIn publishing platform. Apply for early access here
Questions
- How I view my previous updates?
- What is the WeChat link?
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Fri, 4 April 2014
The main topic in this weeks show is premium accounts. Should you pay to use LinkedIn or can you get by as a free user?
I discuss many of the pro's and cons and would welcome any feedback or comments you have on this subject. Email me directly at mark@linkedinformed.com
Here are the notes and links (in black)
News
- Who's viewed your updates - summary (All) view
Click on the < highlighted above to see this view from your home page
- On, Off, or Around the Clock: When LinkedIn Members Read Professionally-Relevant Content on the Web. Read the article here
- Please stop those annoying puzzles! below is the picture that accompanied my update
- Link to article about 'Sell Hack' LInkedIn email plugin
- You can register your interest in my new LinkedIn 3 Day Start Programme here
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Sat, 29 March 2014
News
- False alarm over a change to LinkedIn Contacts - phew!
- 'In The News' feature. Inspired by this article
My Week
This was a very busy week involving running webinars and workshops together with being asked to speak at a networking event attended mainly by small business owners.
The 3 Day Start programme at 3daystart.in - register your interest prior to launch
Questions
- How do I advertise a job opening without a paid account?
- How do I reflect a promotion in my profile, even though the tasks are primarily the same?
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Sat, 22 March 2014
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Sat, 15 March 2014
According to the worlds leading expert on podcasting, 90% of podcasts don't make it past 7 episodes.....so I'm treading very carefully between now and the next episode!
Covered this week (links in black);
News
Main Topic
Status updating can be effective.
Links;
Questions
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Fri, 7 March 2014
As from this episode the show will now be broadcast weekly.
Topics covered and relevant links as follows;
News
3rd tier connections can no longer be saved to LinkedIn contacts.
The Blazek Scandal. Link to the CNN article as well as an article I wrote for The Drum.com about this story.
Feature
Status Updating Effectively. Links to Feedly, Pulse and Buffer
Questions
How do I connect with someone I don't know?
How do you connect with a 3rd tier connection?
LinkedInformed e-book (free download)
Please send me your comments and questions to mark@linkedinformed.com
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Sun, 2 March 2014
This week I chatted with Sam about network building strategies
News
- Member Blocking - Help center link
- The new 'Who's viewed your profile' - watch my short video here
- LinkedInformed book - Download for FREE here
Network Building
Links:
As always I would really appreciate your feedback and questions, just drop me an email to mark@linkedinformed.com
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Sat, 1 February 2014
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Tue, 21 January 2014
I'm really excited about 2014 and look forward to producing many more episodes, in this first one of the new year I cover the following topics (black font indicates a link) ;
- LinkedIn sues spammers
- Activity feed is disabled (LinkedIn's official announcement)
- Could group messaging be the next to go?
- LinkedIn Tip - How to prevent your competitors from appearing on your profile
- Clearing your browsers cache & cookies. Instructions on all the 4 main browsers for windows and Mac can be found here.
- Preview of next episode. What is your connection strategy? Let us know your thoughts and experiences before the next episode when this subject will be discussed in depth.
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Tue, 10 December 2013
In this episode we cover the following;
- Review of feedback from the first episode
- Questions
- Should I announce that I am looking for a job in my profile?
- Should I reveal who I am connected to? Tutorial
- Interview with Robin Hills
- News
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