I don’t know about you, but I haven’t bonded very well with Linkedin. Every time I visit the site I seem to find myself dissatisfied in some way.
Part of my hang up is that I find it so much easier to connect and communicate on sites like Facebook and Twiter. It almost seems archaic in a way. Also, there’s also that little annoyance of being asked to pay to upgrade every time I turn around.
I’ve had this discussion with folks that value the site, but the “value” they see has to do with sales or landing a new job. Some also mention the Groups, and I’ve joined (and interacted) five or six, but they haven’t really changed my opinion.
If you’re like me and are searching for ways to get more out of Linkedin, the folks over at Mashable have highlighted seven items to help you/me get more out of the site:
- Include a Photo Avatar
- Build Your Network of Connections
- Use Status Updates to Your Advantage
- Seek Meaningful Recommendations
- Optimize Your Profile
- Use Groups to Expand Your Reach
- Consider Whether to Link Your Profiles
Give the article a read – maybe it will help you out. I’m just not there yet.
