Creating Valuable Relationships with LinkedIn #SocialCafe #TBW
---------- Please visit these wonderful services (sponsored/affiliates)! ----------- --------------- The Chat: --------------- Welcome to the Chat at our weekly Tues 9pm EDT slot. This Chat hour we will chat about Creating Valuable Relationships with LinkedIn Hello all my fellow , Socialpreneurs and Online Socialites :) Who's ready to talk LinkedIN? Hello all my fellow , Socialpreneurs and Online Socialites :) Who's ready to talk LinkedIN? Whoo hooo Hey Krystal! Good to see you tonight :) Welcome! Good to see you tonight :), your twitter name always cracks me up I'm here!!!! LinkedIn is not somewhere I post but I want to. I'm here!!!! LinkedIn is not somewhere I post but I want to. Our topic today: “Creating Valuable Relationships with LinkedIn” Hey Pam! Good to see you tonight :) U2 ;) RT : nice to meet you! Our topic tonight: “Creating Valuable Relationships with LinkedIn” Join in with Q1 What kind of valuable relationships do you hope to build with LinkedIn? Hey Krystal! Hi there. RT : Ready! :) How many of you are currently using LinkedIn? Hey hun! Good to see you :) I have a LinkedIn account but I do not 'use' it. Q1 What kind of valuable relationships do you hope to build with LinkedIn? I'm excited to talk about LinkedIn tonight because I (coincidentally!) blogged about it today. A1 Professional connections are a great find on LinkedIn A1 Professional connections are a great find on LinkedIn Hi there. How r u this week? RT : Hi everyone! Q1: A~ working relationships that help grow my business And we are glad you are here ;) I love using LinkedIn - it's becoming one of my new favorite ways to connect with bloggers. I love using LinkedIn - it's becoming one of my new favorite ways to connect with bloggers. A1 I like to build meaningful business connections on LinkedIn Lately I have been able to connect with other social media professionals through groups. Lately I have been able to connect with other social media professionals through groups. @socialwebcafeI have Linkedin but, could utilize it more for busines - collaborative & get on there more! @socialwebcafeI have Linkedin but, could utilize it more for busines - collaborative & get on there more! LinkedIn is a more business oriented network but it's perfect for & socialpreneurs wanting to connect with brands I would like to build more valuable relationships there. Very true, it is a great place to link with bloggers I'm happy to hear you've been using it to connect with bloggers also, many bloggers just think of it for business May I ask what's holding you back so far? Great point- never thought about that! Honestly? Fear of rejection. I see a lot of bloggers mention they don't add blog contacts to their LinkedIn...yet they list their blog as a business? With LinkedIn you want your profile to be straight to the point & concise so people know how to network with you I have found many connections and great conversations through Groups Use your LinkedIn to get recs from sponsors you may have advertised for or PR contacts that gave you a product to review. Ah, hopefully tonight's chat will help you feel more comfortable using it. We're always here with advice YES!!! Such a great way to get recommendations and testimonials :) You're on a roll tonight! YES!!! Such a great way to get recommendations and testimonials :) You're on a roll tonight! Hey there! Glad you're joining us tonight :) Groups are great ways to get a more targeted/close knit network Q2 What are your favorite features on LinkedIn? Glad we were able to spark something :) I know I am late. Did I miss anything good? Q2 What are your favorite features on LinkedIn? Q2 What are your favorite features on LinkedIn? I love the different groups that I am now a part of. You can join 50 -- so do it! I also love getting the daily digest emails from all my groups. Great industry info. I also love getting the daily digest emails from all my groups. Great industry info. Great points. And, hello Todd! Hey Joanne,, better late than never! Good to see you tonight :) Exactly! RT : Groups are great ways to get a more targeted/close knit network Good pt! RT : I also love getting the daily digest emails from all my groups. Great industry info. Thank you and hello to you! RT : Great points. And, hello Todd! A2 I like the groups and I use LinkedIn for communicating with business associates A2 I like the groups and I use LinkedIn for communicating with business associates I think Groups is one of my favorite parts. I can find others interested in what I am. I think Groups is one of my favorite parts. I can find others interested in what I am. A2. Groups, "Who's Viewed Your Profile, Recommendations are just a few great features LinkedIn has A2. Groups, "Who's Viewed Your Profile, Recommendations are just a few great features LinkedIn has yes I have used recommendations feature - oh good adding you there ;) Q2 The groups and daily emails are what I use now so they are my favorite With LinkedIn since you know exactly who your network is and what they like, be sure to post relevant content and engage Thanks to all of you sharing your linkedin Profile links. Keep em coming & they will be in the summary in one nice list ;) Thanks to all of you sharing your linkedin Profile links. Keep em coming & they will be in the summary in one nice list ;) Thanks to all of you sharing your linkedin Profile links. Keep em coming & they will be in the summary in one nice list ;) Netwoking is my busines haha RT : True sense of the word, "networking," eh? Q3 What are some relationship-building tips for using LinkedIn? Exactly! I love how you can see "how" you know them. Exactly! I love how you can see "how" you know them. It's great that I can use Buffer to schedule to my personal page! Hi Joanne. Thanks for sharing your linkedIn ;) Thanks Debra perfect for someone viewing later too! I would say that keeps things a lot safer/professional Network in groups, ask to be introduced to new contacts, be active! Network in groups, ask to be introduced to new contacts, be active! Buffer is really great! RT : It's great that I can use Buffer to schedule to my personal page! Great advice! RT : Network in groups, ask to be introduced to new contacts, be active! Something to consider in your LinkedIn posts and profile is making sure you have a "Call to Action" prompting engagement A3 Talk often and respond in a timely manner. When others connect to you ,most of the time, you should connect them back is definitely a tool we love to use! I really need to utilize LinkedIn more! I use buffer a lot so I already have the tools! Sure thing! RT : Thanks Debra perfect for someone viewing later too! Q3 What are some relationship-building tips for using LinkedIn? A3 I like what said in his interview about “paying it forward” and that’s how he does it in LI A3. Don't be afraid to be proactive, join a group or START a group! A3. Don't be afraid to be proactive, join a group or START a group! A3. Don't be afraid to be proactive, join a group or START a group! This chat was just in time for you! :), I know things can get overwhelming just take 1 day at a time FANTASTIC advice! RT : A3. Don't be afraid to be proactive, join a group or START a group! Belinda! So great to see you :) RT : Collaboration projects. Q5 What are some LinkedIn tips you hope to implement? A4 Depends on the result you're looking for. Anything from meeting an Executive working in your field to increased site traffic Next week we're chatting about - Why YOU Should Care About SEO! Next week we're chatting about - Why YOU Should Care About SEO! Next week we're chatting about - Why YOU Should Care About SEO! Next week we're chatting about - Why YOU Should Care About SEO! Hi Belinda, great to see you! I noticed the new avi :) I really want to try adding Slideshare presentations & VIDEOS to my profile. First up, make a slideshare! ;) Sky is definitely the limit! Q5 What are some LinkedIn tips you hope to implement? A2: The interactive supportive members found in certain groups. Its a big deal, did a blog post about it MT : Next week we're chatting about Why YOU Should Care About SEO! Definitely a correct statement. It CAN be anything RT : Sky is definitely the limit! A5 I need to interact more on the groups Oh, that would be so cool! Keep us posted when you upload ;) Sometimes the groups are just article reposts and no one interacts, I'm trying to change that! :) Sometimes the groups are just article reposts and no one interacts, I'm trying to change that! :) Making sure your profile is optimized for search and contains all types of media is attractive and easy to browse #5 check out webinars, have a "Call to Action" prompting engagement & just use more! Me too! I read the emails but I need to respond and like now! RT: A5 I need to interact more on the groups Ditto! More interaction for me too :) You want help? I agree. I try to be "nice" and not tell them to stop, but it lacks engagement. I'm there! RT : #5 check out webinars, have a "Call to Action" prompting engagement & just use more! gotta run it's been dinner time here in CA & they keep asking what's for dinner! hope to see you next time for chat So true! I "intend" to respond to more than I can find hrs in the day. Immediate response works best, but I... Thanks for joining us! Have a great dinner and see you around, next week for sure :) YES YES!!! RT: #5 check out webinars, have a "Call to Action" prompting engagement & just use more! Don't forget we're all human, we can't be EVERYWHERE all the time... pace yourself and engage as often as you can "Balance" Don't forget we're all human, we can't be EVERYWHERE all the time... pace yourself and engage as often as you can "Balance" I am off to learn more on Wordpress...LOL! I am in the process of switching from blogger to the new site. That's ok, the more you learn the more you make tweaks :) It's an ongoing process. whooo hooo!!! Congrats :) Missed the chat? Stay tuned for Tweets letting your know the archive/summary is ready. Missed the chat? Stay tuned for Tweets letting your know the archive/summary is ready. Awesome chat tonight! Don't forget to share your LinkedIn profiles so we can connect :) Chat with you all next week Thank u for joining us for Twitter Chat. Feel free to keep chatting, just wanted to let you know we appreciate u! About time to finish signing the Ebay employment papers for the new job! Have a great night everyone! I showed up late so I missed most of it!! Hey DaVinci and Deb! I like it, 2. Been 2 OK 2x & I'm part of two tribes, unregistered. New avi is all about the 2013 tornadoes there. Heya Deb, great to see you too! Having probs w Google for wks now, so no hangouts till I get it resolved. Social media paid off for me last night. Won a set of Westinghouse solar garden lights on ! So anybody who rags on me about "playing on the computer again" can eat my lightning bugs! lol Thanks for all your wonderful advice and chit chat! see you next week!
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