I’ve now clocked 6+ hours on LinkedIn and am looking for ways to challenge myself and go deeper (suggestions welcome).
I created a subgroup of Connectors – 259 people from my connections (out of close to 800) who have 500+ connections themselves. I am deducing that these are the men and women who are most seriously working this medium and who will pay attention if/when I post something to them.
I’ve increased the number of invitations I’m receiving, which I’m attributing to the saying, “What you focus on grows.”
I will make an outreach call to someone today whose website is dedicated to helping people on LinkedIn. I have to say, it’s overwhelming to me to be given 20, 30 or 100 things to do on LinkedIn. Please, can you give me ONE? Then I’ll try it. Offer 25, and I may need to take a nap to think about it.
One of the positive outcomes, so far, is re-connecting with people by through the InMail piece of this site. That feels good.
I’m a big believer in top-of-mind marketing, so being active in this way helps with that status. I did receive a referral last week from someone whom I had just reached out to connect with via LinkedIn. Coincidence? I don’t think so.
Ok here is one. Don’t join 50 groups! It’s impossible to keep up with all of the them. But once you join a group, be an active participant. I am struggling with this exact issue now and eliminating several of my non-ideal groups. Ask questions in the groups. I see that as one of your great strengths. By asking questions, you will facilitate conversation that will open new doors.
Hope that helps. Best of luck. Social media is a big job! I give you lots of credit for tackling it head on.
@Catherine
Your message inspires me and your non-posted PS was extremely helpful. I will start looking into groups during my hour on LI today. I used to be in a bunch, but suffered from exactly what you mentioned. I’ll commit to finding ONE today and begin there. Thank you for your encouragement.