LinkedIn Professional Networking

Of all of the social networking sites available to us, in my opinion, LinkedIn provides an incredible professional networking opportunity. And at no expense to you! Take advantage of the many options which includes:

• Searching for companies which you can connect with in terms of marketing your product and/or services
• Search for individuals in and around your place of business - connect with those people and establish a working relationship
• Search for groups which address subjects of interest and join those groups. You should participate in the discussions. You should also review the group membership list and connect with those professionals that have similar interests or business goals
• You can also start you own group on an issue, topic or your profession. I started the Land Development group in mid-January 2009 and there are over 920 members. This group is growing at about 4-membership requests per day.
• You can submit discussions to each group that you have joined. My recommendation is to offer your advice and your willingness to assist others succeed. You will find your professional peers more receptive to you than if you asked them for something.
• Job openings and job postings can be found on the main page or within each group. This is also a great way to network by directing people you know to job opporunities.
• You can ask fellow professionals to be connected with you and for your close associates; ask them for a recommendation.

This is only the start of the power LinkedIn provides. I am selling land on LinkedIn by using several marketing approaches. I have posted a slide show on one property on my profile. This SlideShare presentation is fantastic and you can view it by logging onto LinkedIn; copy and paste the following link: http://www.tinyurl.com/mvu2fn

This will direct you to the SlideShare presentation which is also free. My entire marketing campaign will cost only time but no money! If you should wish to have more tips on how to use LinkedIn to your advantage, please let me know. I am more than willing to share ideas.