By: Michael Sim

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LinkedIn Applications and Addons 1) Connect with LIONs 1) LION – LinkedIn Open Networker Within LinkedIn is an exclusive type of user known as a LION, which stands for LinkedIn Open Networker. LIONs typically accept invitations from as many people as possible. In fact, LIONs have an unspoken oath to never “IDK” a user, which is the equivalent of denying an invitation. By inviting a handful of LIONs to your network, you will then have full access to their first and second-degree contacts. With as little as five contacts, each with roughly 20,000 contacts apiece, I will now have access to roughly two million additional users. Locating a LION is quite simple. Go to the keyword search box for “People”, and type in the word LION. Since there is no official “LION” status for LinkedIn to search, it relies upon users who have LION status to include the word LION in their profile. This enables LIONs to be visible in the People search according to keyword relevancy. Since LIONs typically accept all invitations, many include their email addresses within their public profile. This is an added convenience for users to work around LinkedIn’s restrictions that require you to know and enter in a users email before inviting them to connect. 2) LION Network Toplinked.com allows you to find and connect with a large directory of open networkers. If you were to become a LION, you also have the option to join the TopLinked.com “Invite Me List” group. This will generate a decent amount exposure for your new LION status, and will be the first step into receiving new invitations from other LinkedIn users. As a general rule of thumb, try to restrict the following of LIONs to members who include their email address in their profile, claim to accept all connection invitations, and are somewhat relevant to your specific interests. URL: http://toplinked.com 2) Alternative Content LinkedIn serves as the introduction point for many companies in terms of being located and identified by their target audience and potential employees. It also helps businesses form stronger relationships and bonds through collaboration, affiliation, and partnership with other companies. Building your profile to include alternative information resources will ultimately help you to benefit from the diversity of your potential viewer. This can include downloadable resumes and media kits, presentations and slideshows, and more. The following applications will provide the ability to add these features to your profile page. 1) Application Directory View the entire LinkedIn application directory for a first-hand look at the available content that you can add to your profile page. URL: http://linkedin.com/static?key=application_directory&trk=hb_side_apps 2) Polls URL: http://www.linkedin.com/opensocialInstallation/preview?_ch_panel_id=1&_applicationId=1900 3) Blog Link URL: http://www.linkedin.com/opensocialInstallation/preview?_ch_panel_id=1&_applicationId=1500 4) Events The LinkedIn Events application allows users to view posted events by users within their network. It also allows you to create an event, establish a location, set the date and time, and view who’s attending. There are also advanced event detail features that allow you to be very detailed with your event, including a description, event type, industry, keywords, and more. URL: http://linkedin.com/opensocialInstallation/preview?_ch_panel_id=1&_applicationId=2000 5) Tweets The LinkedIn Tweets application allows users to post updates to Twitter, view their public timeline, tweets made by them, and a list of their followers. Although a useful tool for those who use LinkedIn predominantly, I suggest using HootSuite and/or the Flock browser for social management. URL: http://linkedin.com/opensocialInstallation/preview?_ch_panel_id=1&_applicationId=2700 6) Box.net Files The Box.net Files application allows you to manage important files within your profile, sharing it as downloadable content for your viewers. URL: http://linkedin.com/opensocialInstallation/preview?_ch_panel_id=1&_applicationId=1300 7) SlideShare SlideShare allows you to upload and display presentations, or to view the presentations of other users in your network. URL: http://linkedin.com/opensocialInstallation/preview?_ch_panel_id=1&_applicationId=1200 8) Company Buzz Company Buzz allows you to monitor Twitter activity about your company, trends, or specific keywords relevant to your industry or sales approach. URL: http://linkedin.com/opensocialInstallation/preview?_ch_panel_id=1&_applicationId=1000 9) TripIt TripIt allows you to view where your LinkedIn network is traveling, and when you will be within the same city or area as your colleagues. TripIt also allows you to share your upcoming trips, current location, and travel statistics with your network. URL: http://linkedin.com/opensocialInstallation/preview?_ch_panel_id=1&_applicationId=1800 Read more at www.graphicsms.com

 

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