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Top 10 LinkedIn Mistakes
1. Top 10 LinkedIn Mistakes
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Internet Marketing Top 10 Mistakes
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2. Mistake #1: Lack of Professional Photo
If you want to be perceived as a
professional, you have to look
professional.
Make sure your profile photo
portrays the image you want to
convey to your audience.
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3. Mistake #2: Not Using Groups
LinkedIn groups provide powerful networking
opportunities. Don’t be a wallflower – get active!
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4. Mistake #3: Self-Promotion in Groups
Groups are an opportunity to make true connections.
Avoid the blatant sales pitches. Build relationships.
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5. Mistake #4: Lack of Recommendations
Create built-in social proof for your talents
by encouraging others to recommend you.
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6. Mistake #5: Gushing Recomme ndations
Recommendations shouldn’t
just praise. They should give
specific information about
results and talents.
Don’t be shy to offer to help
write recommendations!
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7. Mistake #6: Profile Errors
Put your best foot forward and
have your profile professionally
proofread.
Also, don’t forget to coordinate
your profile with your other social
networking profiles!
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8. Mistake #7: No Links or Bad Links
Include useful links for more information in your profile.
Links give people an opportunity to learn more about you.
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9. Mistake #8: Weak Summary
Many people will only read your
summary before they move on.
Make it count.
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10. Mistake #9: Not Using Answers
Showcase your expertise with LinkedIn’s Answers feature.
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11. Mistake #10: No Custom URL
It only takes a moment to customize
your LinkedIn URL - so do it NOW!
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