This document provides 7 steps to grow your LinkedIn network: 1) Update your basic profile info; 2) Create an engaging About section; 3) Include keywords throughout your profile; 4) Add existing contacts to grow your network; 5) Use advanced search to connect with others in your network; 6) Create posts and articles to increase organic reach; 7) Turn on LinkedIn Nearby to connect at live events. It also recommends dedicating monthly time to network building.

2. Update your basic info
Create an engaging About section
Include Keywords throughout your profile
Add existing contacts to grow your network
Reach out of your network with Advanced Search
Create posts and articles to grow your organic reach
Switch on LinkedIn Nearby - when live events return
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7 Steps to Grow Your Network on LinkedIn

3. You can find this under the Edit Intro section at the top of your profile.
Edit Intro includes:
Profile Photo
Cover Photo
Headline
Current Position
Education
Location
Industry
Contact Info*
(*Profile URL, Website, Email, Twitter, Birthday)
Update your basic info1.

5. Edit About allows you to update your summary.
Highlight your skills, strengths and experience and get feedback
2. Create a professional introduction to attract

6. 3. Include Keywords throughout your profile

7. 4 Add existing contacts to grow your network

8. 5. Reach out of your network with Advanced Search

9. 5. Reach out of your network with Advanced Search

10. Statement or idea worth sharing
Link to external content (optional)
Hashtags to help users find and tag the post
An image or video that gives a visual cue
A good piece of content should include:
6. Create posts and articles to grow your organic reach

11. 7. Switch on LinkedIn Nearby - when live events return!

12. Bonus Tip
Dedicate time each month to build your network
Send new contacts a personal message that shows it’s not automated and
reminds them of how you met?
Example
“Hi John,
It was great meeting you last week at the Enterprise Network event in
Ealing. I was hoping to find out more about your design options as I’m
looking for new logo. Would you like to have a call / coffee soon?
Regards
Theo”
Remember to reference how you know them, take genuine interest in their
business and when appropriate ask to take the conversation offline.

13. THANK YOU
Please get in touch if you have any questions
theo@theoruby.com
07709 852 364
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