Become a LinkedIn Thought Leader

Posted by Pixelhead

Lately, I have been spending quite a bit of time on LinkedIn, primarily due to my growing involvement in the number of groups I have joined as the result of the blog post about using Social Media for finding a Job done by our Baldydog.com intern last semester.

On a basic LinkedIn profile you are allowed to join the maximum of 50 groups. So I started joining groups after I searched “Groups” for topics I am interested in such as “social media”, seo, Philadelphia business, and networking to name a few. This blog post is about using free LinkedIn profiles.

Oh, if you want to add me as a LinkedIn contact, check out my LinkedIn profile and leave a comment here with your LinkedIn email and profile and I will add you as well.

Also be sure to join the SMO group that I created which discusses topics involved with optimizing your social media profiles. I created several groups, but this is the group I am going to focus on for my goal of being seen as a LinkedIn Thought leader.

LinkedIn Features for Networking

Join and participate in groups to meet people and to find jobs. Groups all have job boards.
To be seen as a Thought Leader in your particular niche on LinkedIn, you need to Answer and ask questions in the Answers section(click the more button on the top navigation of LinkedIn and click on the Answers link)
Follow people who are in your groups who participate in a meaningful way.
Want to get a foot in the door in a certain company, search the Company listings and follow them. This is a relatively new feature, so not all companies are listed..Check out Baldydog’s Listing…
Using the Company listing, you can then check out any employees that are in the same groups, and then follow them…please be tactful when asking for an introduction.
Ask for and give recommendation reviews. The more reviews you have, the higher you show up in the LinkedIn search results.

What Do You Know About LinkedIn?

Well this is my first post on LinkedIn, so if you have any suggestions about using LinkedIn for networking to add, please feel free.

Written by Pixelhead on November 12th, 2010 with comments disabled.
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d3so
#1. November 16th, 2010, at 4:15 AM.

Linkedin is a strong force that’ll help you spread your business. You can network with credible people and increase your own credibility by having your own connections recommend you.

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#2. November 17th, 2010, at 9:50 AM.

LinkedIn has enabled companies to capitalise on the referral trend sweeping through social networks..this is really good!..

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#3. November 18th, 2010, at 9:17 AM.

LinkedIn is there to help you share yourself with other professionals. It can bring you job opportunities, freelance and fulltime that can help you to move of within your industry.There are also posted jobs on LinkedIn that you can put your name in the hat for aside from just being networked with others.

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#4. November 19th, 2010, at 12:06 AM.

I had no idea I could follow businesses on linkedin. That seems inherently far more useful than following a business on facebook. I also didn’t realize there was a group limit or that it was so actively used.

Geetha
#5. November 20th, 2010, at 2:57 PM.

Linkedin is a Great Networking . It will help you spread your business. Also u can find the related Business Partners.now only i know that group limit great.

JohnK
#6. November 20th, 2010, at 4:43 PM.

Thanks for posting this info about linked. I think a lot of people overlook this platform and focus on twitter and facebook. It is important to keep linkedin in the mix as well.

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#7. November 23rd, 2010, at 6:26 PM.

Realy nice post.
I’m adding you and hope I can follow your tips about going after groups and participating in disucussions.
profile: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=80117087&locale=pt_BR&trk=tab_pro

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#8. November 24th, 2010, at 2:58 PM.

.There are also posted jobs on LinkedIn that you can put your name in the hat for aside from just being networked with others.

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#9. November 25th, 2010, at 8:10 AM.

Linked in is actually one of the world’s best networking tools. t is important to realize that Social Networking will not simply generate a revenue stream for you. Like any tool, you need to work at it. If you make your products available through incentives, showcase your expertise, and be sure to follow up with each and every person who inquires about your products and services, the likelihood of generating revenue is high.

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#10. November 30th, 2010, at 7:10 AM.

Nice post about Linkedln.. Linkedln is really great in so many areas especially if you want your business be known to everybody.. Nice post and have a great day.

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#11. November 30th, 2010, at 12:07 PM.

You know I never used LinkedIn. I do facebook, twitter and elance when I try to find someone to work with but I never signed up for linkedin.
I’ll be sure to do that now sounds a bit more serious the the ones I’m on. Oh and I’ll add you if you don’t mind.
Best regards

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#12. December 2nd, 2010, at 11:23 PM.

I agree with General Knowledge Questions. LinkedIn is such an important networking tool. But I see so many businesses that ignore the entire site. I think everyone should have at least their basic profile setup. It takes less than 10 minutes for someone to put up contact info, their website, and logo.

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#13. December 3rd, 2010, at 2:20 AM.

I did not know so much functions of Linkedin before, thanks for sharing. I will go and have a try with it. Hope to see all of you on Linkedin

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#14. December 3rd, 2010, at 5:55 AM.

Interesting post. LinkedIn has can bring about potential job opportunities and It would give you the marketing strategy you need for your company.

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#15. December 3rd, 2010, at 6:00 AM.

LinkedIn is the best way to know one’s professional activities and information. I love linkedIn

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#16. December 3rd, 2010, at 6:19 AM.

I’ve definitely overlooked LinkedIn but will check it out now. Thanks for the info!

Ben D
#17. December 3rd, 2010, at 2:02 PM.

nice post Pixelhead. Personally I’m getting sick and tired of linked in. To me it’s too stuffy and professional. It’s a recreuter platform and in the affiliate business i could not care for recreuiters in the least bit. My 2c

Saif
#18. December 4th, 2010, at 4:51 AM.

Of course Linkedin is a powerful way to strengthen one’s business or company. Although I am new here, but it can be easily notified. I am happy to be a member of linkedin and want to give you thanks to give us the way of being a of there.

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#19. December 7th, 2010, at 1:28 PM.

LinkedIn has enabled companies to capitalise on the referral trend sweeping through social networks..this is really good!.. – Yes mate! Excellent indeed!

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#20. December 8th, 2010, at 3:02 AM.

A lot of businesses now look up applicants online to see what they are up to. Its not a bad idea to have yourself listed on a legitimate business site like linked in.

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#21. December 8th, 2010, at 6:01 AM.

It is very nice post about Linkedln. It is really great place to know one’s professional activities and information.

David
#22. December 15th, 2010, at 2:38 AM.

Linkedin have many improvements this year, It have really become a great place to search for job and connect with colleagues. I think it worth to upgrade

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#23. December 15th, 2010, at 10:16 AM.

LinkedIn is a professional, business networking tool that is too easily lumped into the social networking service. Even though many of the same modes of operation are employed, the focus is on professionals, professional dialog, professional opportunities, and companies.

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#24. December 15th, 2010, at 1:28 PM.

I like the groups available on LinkedIn a lot. I think they can be a great way to build credibility as an authority by participating on them and providing good content. It certainty works well for me

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#25. December 20th, 2010, at 3:43 PM.

I think the best way to be considered as a thought leader within your network is fully taking advantage of the groups and answers part of linkedin. Being active in this is a great way to meet new people.

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#26. December 21st, 2010, at 6:19 AM.

Nowadays social networking is very useful and effective for online business. You can join groups related to your interest and niche and gradually you can increase your online presence which can help you in increasing your business.

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#27. January 10th, 2011, at 7:07 AM.

Linkedin is a Great Networking . It will help you spread your business. Also u can find the related Business Partners.now only i know that group limit great.

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#28. January 12th, 2011, at 4:56 PM.

I think people still underestimate the power of networking through LinkedIn. Your post does a great job of reminding people of the importance of joining groups and properly utilizing the networking website to its fullest potential.

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#29. January 20th, 2011, at 3:05 PM.

Linkedin is really a great tool, but we in germany rely on XING more.

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#30. January 25th, 2011, at 2:05 PM.

I appreciate your information,LinkedIn is powerful social media site for sharing our information and promoting our profile on net.LinkedIn provide grate tools like groups,Lot’s of peoples sharing LinkedIn groups for more information.

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#31. February 5th, 2011, at 6:28 AM.