These simple tips about LinkedIn will help you grow a stronger network and open up new opportunities on the social media site.

1. How to grow your Network
and Gain New Leads on
LinkedIn

2. LinkedIn is a professional social media site geared
toward engaging with business connections. Learning
how to Network will help you market your company
and yourself to qualified customers.

3. Creating a Profile:
Make it look and sounds professional with a professional headshot and a
completed Resume with your experience and what you are currently doing
today.
Don’t forget to link your professional website or blog to your profile page!

4. Import Contact:
Select Network then Add Connections. Use your email address to
import contacts.
Choose your connections wisely! More ≠ better
Connect with leaders in your field and your market

5. Join Groups:
Join groups related to your niche and/or career goals.
There are groups for everything!
Remember your target market and join their groups!
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6. Create a Group:
Demonstrate leadership in your field.
Use key words in your group name so it is found in search.
Invite your connections & market on other social media platforms. Don’t be afraid to
ask people more than once.
Keep your group active! Post open questions, talk about current issues, or celebrate
success.

7. Group Engagement:
You must stay active in a group to display thought leadership.
Being attentive in your group or other people’s groups to
demonstrate your expertise!

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market your #biz and yourself to qualified
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