New Feature Linkedin Endorsements

Hi All!

"Word of mouth" has always been the best marketing. Now on Linkedin you can do the same thing with a new feature called "Endorsements", which makes it easy to recognize some for their services or expertise.
Here's how David Berger of Linkedin says it will work,"With just one click, you can now endorse your connections for a skill they’ve listed on their profile or recommend one they haven’t added yet. Think your connection is great at programming AND project management? Let them know!
Here’s how you can endorse your connections:

• On the top of a connection’s profile, you’ll see recommended endorsements for them. You can suggest additional skills as well.
• You can also endorse them from the new Skills & Expertise section that now showcases these endorsements.

Want to see who has endorsed you? We’ll notify you via email and on LinkedIn whenever you are endorsed. You can  scroll to the bottom of your profile page under “Skills and Expertise” to see the faces of people who think you’re great at what you do. You can also accept any new skills recommended by your peers that you may not have thought to include on your profile. Or you can also add a new skill by clicking on “add a skill” on your profile page.  Check out how it works:
 

Introducing LinkedIn Endorsements from LinkedIin

I have received larger sales from Linkedin than from any other social media site. I think this new feature will go a long way to help small and medium size businesses increase their business on Linkedin. 

What are your thoughts on this new feature?

Thanks for visiting.

Michelle

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Are You Using Linkedin For Your Business?

Hi All!


I've been on a tear to learn about Linkedin.com. Why? Because my biggest sales on the internet have come from Linkedin. Creatives listen up! Linked in is good for your business. The problem is most of us don't know how to use it. I'm guilty as charged.So me being me, I set out to learn how to use Linkedin. I totally missed this when I set up my page a couple of years ago. http://learn.linkedin.com/training/ Smile.

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Yeah, I did like most of you and jumped in without a good handle on this very interesting platform. I was using the platform for my international side through groups. Most of my groups deal with Africa, doing business in Africa, Black women business owners, women business owners, international trade and social media (IE marketing). While I was sharing my knowing of international trade and the very interesting events happening on the continent, a funny thing started happening, I got sales. Yes, good sales, as in my $100.00 plus pieces.


Now, If you've found a platform that is driving sales for you that's great but don't rule out Linkedin, especially if you have skill sets that go beyond your craft. Consulting pays very well my dears.

Now back to mission. I have been using Linkedin mainly for groups, so when I saw one of my networking groups was hosting a lady called Nancy Laine the Linkedin Concierge, I had to go. She was excellent and yours truly won the free1 hour consultation. When you make the first step the universe will open doors for you. You can view Nancy's profile AND the presentation about 3 inches down here http://linkd.in/MkUwrw. I advise you to view the slideshare and incorporate what she tells you into your profile. Nancy is also available for consultations, if you need additional help or don't want to do it yourself.

EDIT UPDATE: Unless people are in Nancy's network, her Powerpoint will be invisible to them. So log onto LinkedIN, send a connection request to Nancy using her email 0nancy5@gmail.com -- and tell her I sent you.
(Full disclosure if you decide to hire Nancy let me know as I was so pleased with my consultation I'm sharing her info and will receive a referral fee). I'm rewriting my profile to incorporate the changes she suggested and will be doing another consultation with her once I'm done.


Now my questions for you.

1. Have you used Linkedin?

2. Have received business, sales or contacts that have furthered your business goals?

3. If you signed up and never used it are you willing to give it a try again? If not , why not?

See you tomorrow.


Michelle
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Has Facebook Increased Your Sales?

Okay tell the truth, has facebook increased your sales comparable to the time and effort that you put into it. Yes I know a million, gazillion people are joining everyday. But, does that really mean anything for you as a business. I'm only concerned with small business here, as in less than a million in sales a year. Is facebook working for you? Have you been able to increase your customer base (ie. sales) through your "engagement" on facebook?

From where I'm standing it seems that as soon as business gets a handle on how to use facebook the rules change and you're back to square one. To me it appears as soon as you have your sales funnel in place they move the truck. Now its seems that if your not paying the premium you're not engaged enough to be seen. I hope I'm reading the landscape incorrectly. Please share with me what your record has been, successes and failures. Don't be afraid , we all have both its part of the learning process.

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Okay its show and tell time. Please share your experiences and add any lessons learned or details you are comfortable sharing. I think my readers and I will appreciate the sharing.

I almost forgot, please let us know if facebook has increased your base internationally.

Looking forward to your comments.

Michelle

Check Back For My Saturday Night Special 2/25/2012

Hi All 


I have a Saturday Night Special that starts every Saturday at 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. I offer a different special every Saturday so check to see what 's available and obtain that bauble you've had your eye on.


Like these listed below.

As always you can click on the title to purchase.


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Just for my Followers 50% off

Thank you for having followed me on my blog and social media sites. To say thank you for your patronage, here's a discount code for 50% off at my etsy site. http://www.etsy.com/shop/AmazonTC. Use code RTC to obtain the discount. The code is good through Sunday December 18, 2011 at midnight.

Be Blessed

Michelle



Enjoy the holidays.