Informed Podcast by Mark Williams The podcast for LinkedIn™️ users

In this weeks episode I cover the following;

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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.

Direct download: LinkedInformed_012.m4a
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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?
Direct download: LinkedInformed_011.m4a
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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

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

Fill in the gaps!

Fill in the gaps!

- Link to article about 'Sell Hack' LInkedIn email plugin

- You can register your interest in my new LinkedIn 3 Day Start Programme here

Direct download: LinkedInformed_010.m4a
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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?
Direct download: 009_.m4a
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Direct download: LinkedInformed_008.m4a
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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

Direct download: LinkedInformed_7.m4a
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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 FeedlyPulse 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

Direct download: Episode_006_The_Blazek_Scandal.m4a
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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

Direct download: Linkedinformed_005_Network_Building.m4a
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Direct download: Linkedinformed_004A.m4a
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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.
Direct download: LinkedInformed_003.m4a
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