by Andy Foote | Nov 23, 2015 | Connections, Experience, Summary
Are fake profiles on LinkedIn becoming a thing? Is it just me or are there more faux profiles on LinkedIn than ever before? In the last week, of the 17 connection requests I’ve received, 2 have been fake, from people trying to be something they’re not. How many...
by Andy Foote | Feb 28, 2015 | 1st Degree Connections, 500 Connections, Connections, Disconnect, Endorsements, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Publishing, Popular, Publisher, Social share stats
[Update March 2019] Most of these hacks no longer work 🙁 But – I just compiled a brand new list (8 great hacks!) which will delight and satisfy anyone who’s focused on getting maximum value from the LinkedIn platform, read it here: 8 Stunningly Clever...
by Andy Foote | Aug 14, 2014 | Connections, Engagement, Introductions, LinkedIn, Networking
I used to think that LinkedIn introductions were redundant and unnecessary. Why bother someone else when you could easily find a way to contact the person directly? Why did I need a middle man? Yesterday I received an introduction request which completely changed that...
by Andy Foote | Nov 20, 2013 | 1st Degree Connections, 500 Connections, Connection Requests, Connections, Disconnect, Endorsements, LinkedIn, LIONs, Networking, Picture, Popular
The biggest lie on LinkedIn is that you’re not supposed to connect with people you don’t know. “We recommend that you only send invitations to people you know well and trust.” LinkedIn Help Center, 4/17/2013. LinkedIn’s...
by Andy Foote | Jun 25, 2013 | 500 Connections, Connections, Endorsements, Free v Paid, Keywords, LinkedIn, Premium Accounts, Profile, SEO, Who's Viewed Your Profile
Many of my clients ask me “How much time should I invest in LinkedIn?”. Some ask about ROI (Return On Investment). What do they gain? How does it affect their bottom line? What are the outcomes? Great questions and frankly – something we should all...
by Andy Foote | Mar 27, 2013 | Connections, Google, Groups, LinkedIn, Popular, Profile, Search, Visibility
LinkedIn have always encouraged its users to complete as many sections of the LinkedIn Profile as possible. “Users with complete Profiles are 40 times more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn”. LinkedIn do the encouragement bit pretty...
