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Archive for the ‘Social Media’ Category

10 Tips for Success on LinkedIn

May 08, 2012 |  

I recently did a presentation for NEPA Networkers on 10 Tips for Success on LinkedIn and have received several requests for the slides. I'm glad the networkers found value in the information and I'm happy to share it with them (and I guess the world) here.

Using a Personal Profile as a Business Profile – It’s a big no-no OK?

Apr 15, 2012 | 2

Of all of the crucial elements and aspects of social media to take into consideration regarding best practices for successful networking and marketing, using a personal profile as a business is the one that makes me fall to my knees and gasp for air - every time I see it.

NEPA Bloggers Call to Action

Apr 02, 2012 | 2

This post is is for my homies, my brothers and sisters in the NEPA blogosphere. It's a peek at the first ever NEPA BlogCon and a chance to weigh in on what it will be like. Don't live in northeastern PA but your interested in attending? You are welcome too!

LinkedIn Groups – BFF to Recruiters & Job Seekers

Mar 06, 2012 |  

This is another in a series of short posts on LinkedIn for the local NEPA Networkers group I belong to here in the land of clans and tribes - the beauty is these tips are universal, so enjoy today's post on the difference between LinkedIn jobs and group jobs.

Is your LinkedIn Public Profile customized or mumbo jumbo?

Feb 28, 2012 |  

Why should your LinkedIn profile URL be ordinary when it can be extraordinary and polished to perfection like you are? Just agree and click read more to get step-by-step skinny on how to do it..

5 Tips for Good LinkedIn Group Citizenship

Feb 16, 2012 | 6

To be a good LinkedIn group citizen just pretend you are in an office. If your behavior wouldn't fly there it won't fly in your group either. Keep reading for 5 more tips on appropriate group behavior...

Do you know who is in your LinkedIn Group?

Jan 27, 2012 | 2

When a LinkedIn group starts to grow it's easy to lose track of who the members are - even if you are the group manager. Maybe you are looking for group members who speak Spanish or went to the same university or who enjoy volunteering. Read on for an easy three-step solution...

The Drop Down Technique for LinkedIn

Nov 24, 2011 | 1

New and not so new LinkedIn account holders sometimes have difficulty 'getting it' so here is a fail proof drop down technique to help optimize the experience.

Hands on NEPA workshops on building and leveraging social networks

Nov 17, 2011 |  

The power of social media is in building relationships enabled by the vehicle. It takes some learning and finesse to understand how to be truly effective - or, you can slog through it by trial and error, key and click and hope you land on your feet.

Ruminations on Google+ as the new positive G force

Jul 30, 2011 |  

"Googol" may have been the origin of "Google" but Google+ has much more in common with G force. I felt there were serious parallels that needed to be explored and so I did it just for you.