61 LinkedIn Tips for business - these LinkedIn tips will help you to become more successful at finding, connecting and building relationships with your ideal clients - helping you to get more leads and sales!

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2. TWEETABLE:
LinkedIn is a business social network
and people expect things to be
professional at all times.
#LinkedInCode

3. TWEETABLE:
Always respond to your messages on
LinkedIn in a timely manner.
#LinkedInCode

4. TWEETABLE:
When asking for an introduction on
LinkedIn, make sure they actually
know that person. #LinkedInCode

5. TWEETABLE:
Connect with people who viewed
your profile, but skip the “I saw you
viewed my profile.” #LinkedInCode
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6. TWEETABLE:
Have a strong and clean LinkedIn
profile that speaks to your ideal
clients. Not just your offer.
#LinkedInCode

7. TWEETABLE:
Listen to the language that your ideal
clients use to describe their
challenges and problems.
#LinkedInCode

8. TWEETABLE:
Your profile pic should be a clean
headshot facing the camera - smiling
with a clean background.
#LinkedInCode

9. TWEETABLE:
Optimize your LinkedIn headline with
at least 1 or 2 keywords.
#LinkedInCode

10. TWEETABLE:
Have a clear call-to-action in your
LinkedIn summary.Tell prospective
clients what you want them to do
next. #LinkedInCode

11. TWEETABLE:
Endorsements improve your search
ranking on LinkedIn for the keywords
listed in your Skills. #LinkedInCode

12. TWEETABLE:
Optimize your LinkedIn profile for
your keywords & speak to your ideal
clients to get more connection
requests. #LinkedInCode

13. TWEETABLE:
Set yourself apart from your
competitors, invest the time to
complete your LinkedIn
profile. #LinkedInCode
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14. TWEETABLE:
To effectively use LinkedIn groups,
join groups that are specific to your
target audience. #LinkedInCode

15. TWEETABLE:
If your business focuses on your local
area, join all relevant & local LinkedIn
groups.
#LinkedInCode

16. TWEETABLE:
As a member of a LinkedIn group,
you can send 15 free messages per
month to members.
#LinkedInCode

17. TWEETABLE:
If you see a group with no activity on
LinkedIn, that might not be the best
group for you to join.
#LinkedInCode

18. TWEETABLE:
To engage in LinkedIn Groups, search
for keywords that interest your
prospects and clients.
#LinkedInCode

19. TWEETABLE:
Don't post to multiple LinkedIn
groups at once otherwise you will
flood the newsfeed.
#LinkedInCode

20. TWEETABLE:
Share your content in a LinkedIn
Group, but be sure you’re providing
value relevant to group
members. #LinkedInCode

21. TWEETABLE:
When posting an article in a LinkedIn
Group, start with a question to
stimulate conversation.
#LinkedInCode
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22. TWEETABLE:
Always personalize your connection
request to potential prospects on
LinkedIn. #LinkedInCode

23. TWEETABLE:
When you connect on LinkedIn, it is
vital that you DO NOT send the
default LinkedIn message.
#LinkedInCode

24. TWEETABLE:
Create aWelcome/ThankYou
message to send to your new
LinkedIn connections.
#LinkedInCode

25. TWEETABLE:
Relationship-building messages are
designed to build rapport with your
new LinkedIn connections.
#LinkedInCode

26. TWEETABLE:
Don't use LinkedIn messages to sell
but to warmly lead prospective
clients into setting up a meeting/call.
#LinkedInCode
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27. TWEETABLE:
Decide how much time to devote to
your lead generation campaign on
LinkedIn daily and be consistent.
#LinkedInCode

28. TWEETABLE:
For successful lead gen on LinkedIn,
the key is to create a system and
routine that becomes second nature.
#LinkedInCode

29. TWEETABLE:
Create a daily/weekly task list to
follow, to make your time on
LinkedIn more efficient & effective.
#LinkedInCode

30. TWEETABLE:
Posting daily status updates should
be one of the first things on your
LinkedIn checklist.
#LinkedInCode

31. TWEETABLE:
Post once or twice a day on LinkedIn.
Make sure you post information that
is interesting to your target
audience.
#LinkedInCode

32. TWEETABLE:
When you post on LinkedIn, always
add a comment. Also ask a question,
to stimulate conversation.
#LinkedInCode

33. TWEETABLE:
Share your posts directly from your
blog on LinkedIn with social sharing
buttons. #LinkedInCode

34. TWEETABLE:
One of the first things you want to do
each day on LinkedIn is to accept new
connection requests.
#LinkedInCode

35. TWEETABLE:
When you connect with a new person
on LinkedIn it’s a win-win, you both
expand your network.
#LinkedInCode

36. TWEETABLE:
Search results on LinkedIn are limited
to 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree connections &
group members. Be sure to grow
your network. #LinkedInCode

37. TWEETABLE:
After you accept a connection
request, you should send your new
connection a welcome message.
#LinkedInCode

38. TWEETABLE:
Make an effort to regularly build your
network, connecting prospects,
clients and strategic partners.
#LinkedInCode

39. TWEETABLE:
Set a target for the number of
prospects to reach out to on LinkedIn
everyday – be consistent.
#LinkedInCode
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40. TWEETABLE:
When people view your profile, it is a
chance to connect. No need to say "I
saw you viewed my profile".
#LinkedInCode

41. TWEETABLE:
If a prospect sends you a LinkedIn
connection request, reply with a
thank you message that provides
them with value! #LinkedInCode

42. TWEETABLE:
You need to monitor & engage with
your LinkedIn network on a regular
basis. #LinkedInCode

43. TWEETABLE:
Review the discussions in Groups you
belong to and look for opportunities
to engage & add value.
#LinkedInCode

44. TWEETABLE:
You should review your LinkedIn
notifications daily for engagement
opportunities. #LinkedInCode

45. TWEETABLE:
Introduce your LinkedIn connections
to each other.This invokes the law of
reciprocity & expands your network.
#LinkedInCode
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46. TWEETABLE:
You can search for prospects on
LinkedIn using LinkedIn's Advanced
Search and LinkedIn Groups.
#LinkedInCode

47. TWEETABLE:
Pay attention to the people your
contacts are connecting with,
especially if they are competitors.
#LinkedInCode

48. TWEETABLE:
Each week reach out and share
content with some of your hottest
prospects on LinkedIn.
#LinkedInCode

49. TWEETABLE:
If you come across content that
would be a good fit for one of your
LinkedIn connections, send it.
#LinkedInCode

50. TWEETABLE:
If you find a great article, send it to
individual connections that would
benefit from reading it.
#LinkedInCode

51. TWEETABLE:
Do not try to sell or pitch new
connections.This is the fastest way
to KILL a potential relationship.
#LinkedInCode

52. TWEETABLE:
I highly recommend you grow an
email list to complement your
LinkedIn lead generation efforts.
#LinkedInCode

53. TWEETABLE:
To convert a prospect into a client,
move the relationship off-line.
#LinkedInCode

54. TWEETABLE:
Social Selling is first and foremost
relational - it’s SOCIAL media not
sales media. #LinkedInCode

55. TWEETABLE:
Social selling requires a time
investment, but the Return on
Investment (ROI) justifies it.
#LinkedInCode
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56. TWEETABLE:
LinkedIn Privacy settings are for your
protection but be sure not to close
yourself off. #LinkedInCode

57. TWEETABLE:
3 Major Premium LinkedIn Features:
Advanced Search Function,Who's
viewed your Profile & InMail.
#LinkedInCode

58. TWEETABLE:
The EXTRA Advanced Search Options
are one main differences between
FREE & Paid accounts on LinkedIn.
#LinkedInCode

59. TWEETABLE:
You can manage your LinkedIn
relationships adding relevant tags to
keep them organized.
#LinkedInCode

60. TWEETABLE:
Create “saved searches” on LinkedIn
& you’ll get weekly updates of people
that match that search.
#LinkedInCode

61. TWEETABLE:
When sending connection requests
on a mobile device, make sure you go
to their profile to send it, so you can
personalize it. #LinkedInCode
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Linkedin.com/in/MelonieDodaro

62. TWEETABLE:
With a free LinkedIn account you see
the last 5 people who viewed your
profile, with a paid account you can
see them all. #LinkedInCode
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