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5 Simple, Powerful Ideas for LinkedIn Posts Feb 21, 2023

This post was inspired by a conversation with an executive client. He's busy. He's running his business. But he wants to improve his brand visibility and his professional presence on LinkedIn.

We've optimized his profile and it looks pretty awesome.

He obtained a new headshot photo and it's MUCH...

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50+ Career Inspirations for Experience-Rich Job Seekers Aged 50+ Feb 21, 2023

Inspired by a message I received this morning from Tuula Hirvelä, today I offer to you these 50+ career inspirations if you are an experience-rich job seeker (that means you're age 50+ and fabulous, by the way :)

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  1. You are awesome.
  2. Even if they took away your job title, they can't...
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How to Access Your Company LinkedIn Page - When NOBODY Can Get In linkedin company page Feb 10, 2023

Q: We have a company page -- but no one knows who set it up and whose email, password, etc. may be connected.

Any ideas for me on how I can gain access to our page?

 

  • Ask everyone who could possibly be an admin to visit the company page. This includes all current employees and any...
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In Career Transition - "Employer"​ Options linkedin linkedin career linkedin for job search open to work Jan 02, 2023

 

I've heard that profiles won't come up in as many searches if there is not a current employer listed.

 

Some job seekers have already put in an end date, and I'm asked "what should I do?"

 

If they aren't seeking to create their own business page to showcase consulting work, what...

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Considering Launching a Kajabi Website? READ THIS. course creation email management kajabi tech stack technology website Nov 30, 2022

A few years ago, I changed my website from Wix.com to Kajabi.com to support my path into being a course creator. I liked Wix. It served me well when I first launched my business, but my growing needs in the area of course creation prompted me to research other website hosting platforms. 

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Want More Invitations Accepted on LinkedIn? Do This Every Time. add a note growing invitations invitation linkedin linkedin invitations linkedin strategy personalize invitation Oct 21, 2022

When you're getting started on LinkedIn, you learn many things from trial and error. Or by poking around the site. Or by asking friends and connections for their tips.

And sometimes LinkedIn gives you advice along the way, but following the default buttons to connect could actually slow your...

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Did You Know Your LinkedIn Photo Might Not be Visible? Check it NOW! headshot photo linkedin for business development linkedin photo linkedin settings Oct 10, 2022

Hey, you. Yes, you. Did you know that your LinkedIn headshot photo may not be visible to everyone on LinkedIn?

 

"So what!" you reply. 

 

Well, if people cannot see your photo, they may assume:

  • It's not really you - but someone posing as you
  • Your account is fake, or a bot
  • You...
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Pie Places You've Recommended I Visit pie Oct 08, 2022

My name is Brenda Meller, and I love pie. 

 

And when I travel across the country, I love finding pie bakeries and shops to visit. This blog will help to provide me with a list of places to visit. 

 

From Lisa LaMunyon 
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Conferences Can be DRAINING for Introverts. Here's How to Make It More Manageable conferences in-person conferences introverts marketing marketing events meller marketing networking social media tips Jun 27, 2022

Visit https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/conferences-can-draining-introverts-heres-how-make-more-meller-/ for the original post which includes tags and links to profiles!

A few years ago, I attended an AMAZING national conference for Together Digital. The insights and inspiration I gained will last...

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Are You Using LinkedIn for a Career Change, but Don’t Want Your Employer to Know? career career change employer linkedin linkedin career linkedin for job search linkedin tips meller marketing new career Jun 17, 2022
Thinking about using LinkedIn for your next career change, but don’t want your employer to know?
 

Here are a few LinkedIn strategy tips for those of you seeking to use in “stealth mode” (so you don't alert your employer). 

No, it's not a new LinkedIn setting....

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How Do I Watch a LinkedIn Live Broadcast? Read This to Find Out How! how to linkedin company page linkedin for business development linkedin live linkedin strategy linkedin tips live broadcast live streaming live video Jun 04, 2022



About once or twice a week, I get asked the question, "How Do I Watch a LinkedIn Live Broadcast." I learned long ago that the best way to answer common questions is via a blog.

 

 

HOW TO WATCH A LINKEDIN LIVE:

  1. Make sure you are following the person or company page on LinkedIn. For...
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Need Help Responding to Snarky LinkedIn Comments? Read This community management criticism responding snarky comments trolls unprofessional May 24, 2022

Have you received a snarky comment from someone on your LinkedIn post?

 

This might include:

  • A criticism of your intelligence, your post, your business, or your industry
  • An unprofessional comment or insult
  • Any other comment that isn't polite or professional

 

Sure, you could ignore...

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