Since I seem to be on a roll at the moment, I decided to just finish this post off with the remainder of what I had intended to share with you about LinkedIn.
In this post I’ll show you how to make your links stand out on LinkedIn. In my last post I shared with you “How To Get Around In LinkedIn“. It’s geared more toward the business professional but isn’t that who we really all want to work with anyway?
In this video I show you how you can dress up your links so that when people view your profile, your website section won’t just say “Blog” or “Company Website” etc. I mean, that really doesn’t look very professional wouldn’t you agree? You know me, once I learned how to do this it was just a matter of time before I share it with you.
While I was there I also wanted to show you the quick and easy way to connect your other accounts so that they will show up on your profile as well. So, ready to learn some more cool tricks? Watch this.
Be sure and leave me your comments and let me know what you think plus if there is anything else you want to know, I’ll be more than happy to answer your questions. Trust me, I’m not an expert in LinkedIn but I’ve got some resources that I can refer to now. Yey!!!
P.S. I recently learned that LinkedIn has also decided to mess with our privacy settings so be sure and change yours. They are doing a Facebook on us now. Check out this post and change yours today.
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Hi Adrienne, wow the first to comment :lol;
Another fantastic video demonstration of how to set up our profiles correctly. I’ll make sure I get over there next to change mine
Adrienne I’m running a challenge on my blog and would love for you to take part. It’s video related so it’s right up your street
Thanks again for an excellent lesson
Respect and Regards, Barry
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August 18, 2011 at 9:31 AM
Hey Barry,
Yey, the first commenter. Thanks for that Barry, it’s a pleasure to see your smiling face first thing in the morning.
See, I had a few more things to share about setting things up in LinkedIn so now I’m done. And my friend, I did this one because of your challenge so I’m in. It’s just been such a busy week for me that I’m already behind on my commenting. Looks like that’s what I’ll be doing all day today. So I’ll see all of you guys in a bit.
Glad you enjoyed the lesson and have a fabulous day/night!
Adrienne
It does not matter to me if i comment first or not. I am sure that Adrienne reads my comments and even responds to them on a timely manner. By the way, a good post again and to mirror on my comment in my earlier post, its all bout building professional networks and getting business.
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August 18, 2011 at 9:38 AM
You betcha Eddie, I definitely read and respond to every single comment on my blog. You guys are the best, taking the time to stop by, read my posts and add to the conversation. Always a pleasure my friend.
I appreciate you taking the time here, I know your thoughts on this service but I still appreciate you Eddie.
Adrienne, you’d be a great social media expert.
When I see your photo, I immediately remember social media, believe it or not. 
The same happens to me when I see Social Media expert, Mari Smith. 
That’s why I suggest that you create a product or something like that about social media. I am sure you’ll make it there. 
Great post as always.
Mouh
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August 18, 2011 at 9:44 AM
Hey Mr. Smiley!
I do seem to blog a lot about social media don’t I? But isn’t that what we bloggers are more interested in? Getting ourselves out there in that respect? I have been leaning a lot more toward that arena I do admit.
Wow, Mari Smith! She’s the expert, hands down. I’m flattered you lump me in with her as far as being known for something. My first product I’m leaning toward blogging, getting the word out there, etc so yes… You’ll probably see something like that from me soon.
As always, fabulous to see you my friend. I’m WAY behind on my commenting this week so please forgive me. It’s been crazy busy but I do promise to visit everyone soon. I have a lot of catching up to do.
Adrienne
That’s fine, Adrienne! I still have to comments on other blogs too. I always wonder how you find time to do that. I know you comment on MANY blogs.
Yep, I like to smile. Even in real life, people say I have a great smile.
Mouh
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August 18, 2011 at 10:03 AM
I try to put certain days aside to do just that but this has been a crazy busy week.
I was interviewed by Diana Simons and my interview wasn’t suppose to go live until the 21st but she jumped the gun and posted it early so I found myself replying to a lot of those comments yesterday. Yep, found out late about that post, how embarrassing.
Plus I have a guest post going live tomorrow over at Mavis Nong’s place so I’ve been trying to find the time to get my writing in for that and I’m still behind. Deadlines’ today so it’s do or die.
Had two conference calls yesterday so my week has been out of wack!
Hi Adrienne,
I need to get back and be more active on LinkedIn. I have setup my profile etc but will need to make tweaks. I love this series about LinkedIn because I just somehow don’t get it LOL. That’s why I am here to learn from you.
Thanks,
Diana
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August 18, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Hi Diana,
You sound like me Diana. It was confusing to me as well so once I learned, I share. Now I get it much more so now we just need to start making contacts and building relationships. That’s the fun part!
Thanks for your comment, as always.
I have an account, but never really uses it, so cant contribute much other than “thanks for the education”, but just wanted to come and say’ hi there lad’y, more than anything (grin)
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August 18, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Hey Stacey,
Join the crowd girl, we never used it either. It was just too darn confusing to me. But guess what! I know now… Yey…
Always a pleasure to see you and hope you are enjoying your day! That I have no doubt!
Hi Adrienne,
Top stuff. I was only there yesterday having a little play around, as you know. Looks as if I’ll have to schedule another slot and fix a couple more bits and pieces.
I do see your point when entering your blog/website to put a name, that really does make a difference.
Thanks so much Adrienne for sharing this information, it really is helpful.
Take Care
Julie
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August 18, 2011 at 4:08 PM
HI Julie,
Glad you found this one helpful. I didn’t think I’d be able to fit everything in when I shot the other video. I personally don’t enjoy them when they are too long. But I did find this tip rather helpful and I’m sure if I played around in it long enough, I would have eventually figured it all out. I much prefer learning and then just knowing how to do it instead of wasting all that time.
Appreciate your comment and glad it was helpful.
Adrienne
Look at you!
You will be presenting LinkedIn classes around the country before too long…
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August 18, 2011 at 5:31 PM
Watch out, I’m on a roll!
But I think I’m done now Brock, unless someone has some questions and makes me go search for the answers. I just hope this has helped somewhat…
Twitter: ilkaflood
August 18, 2011 at 6:16 PM
Hi Adrienne,
That’s really some cool advice! Not only that you also show how it’s done with your easy to follow tutorial. Awesome!
I have done that myself on LinkedIn and the links just look so much more professional.
Thanks for sharing this important info with all of us!
Ilka
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August 18, 2011 at 11:19 PM
Hey Ilka,
Thanks Ilka for your wonderful comment, I’m so glad you have already have this all set up in LinkedIn. Just another one of those things we just don’t realize unless someone shows us wouldn’t you agree? Happy to hear that you are becoming a pro there. I know you’ve learned a lot through that course. I had a friend give me one which is the only reason I didn’t get the one you suggested. Hoping I’m learning enough.
Have a wonderful day tomorrow and a fun and relaxing weekend.
See you soon, I’m late on my blog commenting so I’ll be by tomorrow. Promise!
Nice post it’s great for make more and more network which is too useful for get good response on your blog post really everybody should use this tool in online marketing.
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August 19, 2011 at 10:41 AM
Hi Sam,
Yes indeed, people should be building relationships so that they can hopefully either work with these people later on, get referrals from them or you may end up partnering with some down the road. You never know who you’ll run across and what can come from that relationships. LinkedIn is great for the professional people because they are the workers. So, go get um…
Hi Adrienne,
I’ve enjoyed reading (and viewing) these couple of posts on LinkedIn. I’ve started using it more over the past month and I’m realising how much I have to learn. Your example on how to add the name of my websites to my profile is great – I’ve been wondering if it’s possible (and I still wonder why LinkedIn doesn’t do it as a default).
Allan
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August 19, 2011 at 10:33 AM
HI Allan,
Welcome to the club my friend, I’ve been trying to learn this site for awhile now. SO glad I finally started figuring some things out so I do enjoy sharing with my readers once I do.
I’m sure LinkedIn has a ways to go yet with making it more user friendly. I wish they did some of that by default but oh well. Hey, we know now right!
Thanks for your comment, I really appreciate that! Welcome and glad you stopped by and shared your views. I always appreciate my readers and what they have to say.
Adrienne
Hey Adrienne, I sure do wish I had come across this earlier because it took me ages to work out how to do it. Good on you too for doing a video explaining just how it’s done.
It’s posts like this that deserves a Tweet because it’s got information that can help those in need.
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August 19, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Thanks Sire,
I hate wasting so much time on trying to figure certain stuff out. Which is why it’s taken me so long to actually start using this site the way it’s meant to be used. Now that I’ve got things set up better, onward ho!
Thanks for sharing, really appreciate you. Hope you are enjoying your day and looking forward to a fun weekend.
Adrienne
Yeah, it will be a cool weekend. I’ll do some blogging and a little bit of gardening and just some lazing around with perhaps a little bit of watching the footy thrown in
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August 19, 2011 at 9:06 PM
Now that sounds really good Sire! Enjoy yourself my friend…
Thanks again Adrienne for another informative vlog about LinkedIn.
As usual I got another nugget of information which was to link to my contact page so that’s pretty cool.
And to leave behind a little tip – remember to add your skills as tags in your profile. There is a ‘Skills’ title just after ‘Experience’ and before ‘Education’ which when you press edit will allow you to add tags for your skills.
Just another way for people looking for your unique capabilities to find you.
Looks like the sun is going to shine in the UK for a change
Best wishes
Andy
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August 19, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Hey thanks Andy… See, I totally forgot to mention that I was breezing through both of these videos. You are so right my friend, add the skills and those are keywords as well. Thank you for adding that, I really appreciate that Andy.
Well if the rain is moving out, will you PLEASE send it to Houston!!! PLEASE!!! We are now on water rations. Yep, we’ve been cut off.
Thanks Adrienne for the great info. I just recently played a bit in my Linkedin account so adding this will help to finish it nicer…and more professionally.
I’ve also just started making my first videos for my online blog
Yours are so natural and easy to follow I hope to do the same.
Thanks again…I’ll be back
Kathy
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August 19, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Hi Kathy,
Thank you for saying that and I’m glad this video was helpful. I do think that fixing your links like that will help your profile look so much more professional.
I’m in Barry’s challenge so I’ll be dropping by today to check out the other videos. If I’m not mistaken, today is the deadline right!
Hope to see you soon and thanks again for your comment.
Adrienne
Hi Adrienne,
First I just had to say you have an excellent community here on the site. I spent as much time reading through the comments as I did the article and video.
This is an often missed opportunity people leave out of their LinkedIn. The fact that LinkedIn gives you three well endorsed links with the anchor tag of your choice is an opportunity you shouldn’t ignore.
Excellent work once again, good luck with your very busy week. Hope you have a nice weekend.
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August 19, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Hi Bryce,
Why thank you, I certainly do don’t I! I’m so blessed to have so many wonderful people comment on my posts and add so much value to what I share. I learn a lot from them as you have probably noticed. They keep me in line for sure.
You’re right, this is a missed opportunity because we just don’t know any better. Just hope this tip has helped others learn to finish off those links and pretty soon, people will be asking you how you did that. Yep, never be afraid to ask questions. It’s definitely how we all learn.
Thank you again and although I have another busy day today, I do intend to take a little time to myself this weekend. Not much though, I still have a lot of work to catch up on.
Enjoy your day and weekend as well Bryce and thanks again for stopping by. Always a pleasure.
Adrienne
Nicely done Adrienne. First, which program do you use to capture your computer screen like this? Second, I wish I could have more than one of my blogs showing up on LinkedIn, or even more than one post, but that’s what I seem to get. Then again, I set my blog up a couple of years ago so things might have changed since then.
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August 19, 2011 at 6:12 PM
Hey Mitch, thanks!
I use Camtasia for all my screen capture videos. Love this software.
I know they don’t give you the option of showing a lot of different sites so that’s one thing I don’t necessarily like about LinkedIn but I’m sure they are thinking, one company, one site, that’s it. We can keep our fingers crossed though that things might change. That would be nice.
I just checked it out… at $300, I think I’ll have to pass for now. lol
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August 19, 2011 at 9:02 PM
It’s been $299 for years so really that’s a pretty good price. It’s a great program Mitch. But you can use CamStudio which is similar yet free.
And there we go; never heard of this one either but I’ve downloaded it and will be testing it. Wonderful; thanks!
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August 19, 2011 at 9:18 PM
You are so welcome There is also Jing that is also created by Techsmith who created Camtasia. You can screen record anything up to 5 minutes and it’s got some fun features on it too. Another free program to use. Just Google Jing by Techsmith.
Have fun Mitch!
Hey, that’s something else we have in common Adrienne, we both use Camtasia, only I use the Mac versions which is somewhat cheaper. I love the quality of the production, but I still have a few things to learn. Like that closeup thingy
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August 19, 2011 at 9:04 PM
Yes, those Mac’s. I know they have similar programs to PC’s. Would love to help you with that closeup thingy, but since it’s a different program I’m screwed.
Not to worry Adrienne. I have a fair idea, I was just too eager about getting the video online that I skipped over a lot of the cool features. I really loved that it allowed me to upload it in HD as it looks so much more professional that way.
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Hi Adrienne,
That was a great video. I especially found the training on naming links valuable and have already made changes to my LinkedIn profile.
Have a great weekend!
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August 19, 2011 at 7:12 PM
Hi Rachel,
Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for sharing that with me. Glad you were able to get those links named and I bet your profile looks a lot better too!
Adrienne
Twitter: berget
August 19, 2011 at 6:39 PM
Hi Adrienne,
This is an awesome video tutorial. I’m learning so much about LinkedIn, I think I need to start using it again, and stop messing around with Google +
Thanks a lot for sharing.
PS. I have been having some serious problems with my server today, and my blog has been down for close to 12 hours. It seems to be ok right now, and I’m crossing my fingers that this time it will be up (forever)
Have a great weekend.
Jens
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August 19, 2011 at 7:11 PM
Hi Jens,
So glad you enjoyed the tutorial. LInkedIn is a great place to find professional contacts so I’m glad I was finally able to learn how to get around in this site more.
I was going to let you know that I’ve been trying to access your blog all day. It just came up a few moments ago so will be sure to stop by and leave you a comment. I know that’s so frustrating when that happens. Glad everything is back up and running now.
Have a wonderful weekend as well.
Hi Adrienne,
This is great! I love learning more about social media including linkedin. Once we start using linkedin and all its features, the more we get comfortable using it.
Keep up the excellent work my friend.
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August 19, 2011 at 9:05 PM
Hi Dia,
Thank you, glad you found it helpful. I also love to learn more about the programs I know I should be using the most. It’s just the initial understanding that I have a slow start with sometimes. But once I start getting it, I’m off to the races.
Thanks for stopping by today, always a pleasure to see you.
Adrienne
Adrienne,
It’s these small tweaks that can definitely improve your LinkedIn profile. In fact, I just happened to update my URL information couple of days ago.
Thanks for sharing this info
Timo
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August 20, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Hi Timo,
I’m so happy to hear that and I’m sure your profile looks awesome. I agree, these little tweaks can make all the difference.
Appreciate your comment and have a wonderful weekend.
Adrienne
I loved both of your LinkedIn videos Adrienne. So much has changed just recently, so it’s nice to get a tutorial on how to navigate and where to go to accomplish specific tasks.
You are very good at this. Maybe video tutorials are your calling!
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August 20, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Hey Marianne,
Guess I’m glad I hadn’t gotten this all figured out before they changed things around again. Yep, these videos will probably be obsolete soon but what else is new right! I finally figured this all out so wanted to jump on that really quickly.
Glad you enjoy my video tutorials. I do enjoy helping others learn so I really enjoy putting these types of videos together. I’m sure there will be plenty more to come.
Thanks Marianne, always a pleasure to see your smiling face. Enjoy your weekend.
Hi Adrienne,
I am using LinkedIn a little more since your last post. I joined a network discussion group on the Law of Attraction. It’s funny because at first I was primarily using Twitter, than FaceBook, and now it’s LinkedIn’s turn.
Thanks for the video.
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August 20, 2011 at 2:51 PM
Hey Justin,
Let me know how that interaction with your group goes. I’d be curious to hear if you are able to build some great relationships over there too. I don’t doubt that you will but it’s a different kind of site so for that matter, I’d be curious to hear.
Thanks for sharing that with me. I’m excited for you.
Adrienne
Another great video, Adrienne! You gave some great tips and I got a few new ideas to promote my blog on my LinkedIn Profile. I especially loved the idea of putting your website url in the “heading” instead of just the website name.
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August 20, 2011 at 4:18 PM
Hey Chrysta,
I just replied to your other comment on my first LinkedIn post and was so thrilled to hear about how long you’ve been using it and how it’s benefited you. I now know who to come to when I have questions young lady.
Now I’m shocked that I taught you something since I just got started myself. That makes me really feel good!
I’m going to call you the LinkedIn Queen, that’s for sure.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Very cool, Adrienne! This video motivated me to work right alongside you and change the titles of my LinkedIn links! I had heard about it before, but never took the initiative to change them. =P Not sure if someone has mentioned this already, but I also learned that if we don’t have three websites, we should take the opportunity to link to different pages or sections of our blogs. For example, right now, I link to my What Little Things Blog, but also an anchor where my writing samples are on the same blog. =)
Super informative post, Adrienne! Thank you! =)
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August 21, 2011 at 8:53 PM
Hi Samantha,
Thanks young lady and for also giving that other piece of advice. That’s why it was also suggested to link to the “Contact Me” page on your blog as well. Although I do have yet another blog where there is tons of information for others to learn, I’m not active over there anymore so I prefer not to link to it at this time. But that’s a good idea as well.
I KNOW you have plenty of content to share no matter where it’s located. Great way to get your information out there and show everyone just how very talented you are.
As always, it’s a pleasure to see you and hope you’ve enjoyed your weekend. Mine was really really nice.
Adrienne
Twitter: blogaks
August 22, 2011 at 5:20 AM
Hi Adrienne,
The video that you have posted contains a treasure trove of information. I am sure I cannot learn all the information in one shot so I will have to watch and re-watch it.
Hope you are doing fine .
I feel that you have committed yourself totally to helping others.
The reason I was not very active on linked in is that I was a little skeptical of my blogging journey and hence was a little shy of informing the world that I am into blogging. But with time, I think I have done something good and its the time to turn back to linkedin ( I was once very active there).
Your post has given me inspiration to look at linked in a new light and I am going to work on my profile once again.
Thanks for being such a helpful friend and mentor
Best regards,
Ashvini
Twitter: adriennesmith40
August 22, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Hi Ashvini,
Always a pleasure to see you and I apologize for not having been by your site lately. Last week was so busy but this week I promise to make it by.
I appreciate you saying that and I do enjoy helping others learn. I’m so glad you found this video helpful. A few little tweaks here and there can really help your profile stand out more. That I will agree.
So you were active for quite some time and then backed off. That’s interesting but I’m glad to hear you’ll be strolling over there again and participating. I’m sure you’ll meet so many wonderful people on that site as well. I look forward to connecting with you there as well.
Thanks again and have a wonderful week.
Twitter: blogaks
August 22, 2011 at 11:15 AM
Hey Adrienne,
. Take your time 
. And I think your long thoughtful comments would make up for it anyway 
No worries about visiting my blog
Hi Adrienne
I have just recently started to do more with my LinkedIn account, so thank you for sharing this insight and information. Already taken the action and made the changes and your right Adrienne it does make it look better and more professional.
Loved the video, so clear and easy to follow you are a natural Adrienne. Also the posts in the series are great, I love learning new tips that help me do things better.
Your videos are Adrienne, keep them coming …
Take care, catch up soon
Ian
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August 22, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Hey Ian,
Glad that this video was helpful and I have no doubt that your profile looks great now. I agree, it does help it look a little more professional.
I’m a video making fool, aren’t I? I love to help others learn so you know that LinkedIn has been on my radar for some time now. Just glad I finally was able to understand how to use this site better so now on to other things.
Have a great week and you’ll be seeing me very soon.
Adrienne
Twitter: adriennesmith40
August 22, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Hi Suzanne,
I’m so glad you found this video helpful. I know what you mean about signing up with so much stuff but not understanding why. Boy have I been there. Just glad you found some clarity with this post.
Have a fabulous week.
Adrienne
Whoa ma’am, way late to the show. I think I need to get up to speed w/ LinkedIn before Google +. I’m hearing some good things about it.
I’m going to favorite both of your LinkedIn posts so I can spend a little more time with them and take my LinkedIn game to the next level.
I’m just running a little behind but soon to catch up………….good to see you.
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August 22, 2011 at 7:27 PM
Hey Bill,
LinkedIn would be great for you because it is a social networking site just for professionals and I’m sure there are plenty of people on this site located in your area that could use your services. Use the search features I shared and find them ALL.
Glad to hear that these videos were helpful. I understand the running behind, had a crazy busy week myself last week. All I’ve done today is comment. Did make it over to your guest post by the way, great job! Invisible guy my you know what! Loved it!
Hey Adrienne, I see that you are diving feet first into Linkedin and you are doing great! Those were terrific tips to point out. It’s funny how many people don’t actually take advantage of those traffic drivers, especially the naming of the websites. Looking forward to your next Linkedin post! Keep up the great work
Adam
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August 22, 2011 at 8:30 PM
Hey there Adam!
Well, I believe for now I’ve covered all I really know a lot about. I’m certainly no expert yet but did finally understand everything about the site itself. I seriously had no clue so wanted to share what I had learned with you all.
Just glad these tips were helpful and also glad we connected over there too. Now I need to get a LinkedIn icon up on here too. See, I still have some work to do.
I’m a first time visitor to your site, Adrienne and I must say how impressed I am!
I really enjoyed reading your ‘About Adrienne’ page and your free coaching site is a great idea!
I learned a lot from your video too
Stuart
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August 23, 2011 at 6:03 PM
Hi Stuart,
Welcome to my site and thank you for your thoughtful compliment. I’ll take those any day of the week!
Glad my video was helpful and I have plenty more on my free training site. Over time I’ll continue to add more as needed.
Appreciate you stopping by and thanks again for your comment. Always appreciated.
Adrienne
Hi Adrienne,
Great video! I still haven’t made my LinkdIn profile yet.
OMG Another thing to add to the list!
However thank you for the heads up on the way to edit my links. Plus I really liked the twitter feed and blog feed adds and how they are shown on your profile wall.
I hope everything is going well.
See you back here soon!
Cheers
Jacinta
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August 23, 2011 at 8:32 PM
Hey Jacinta,
Glad you enjoyed the video and don’t freak out. You’ll get your profiles created when you can. So much to do, so little time! Yikes!!!
Thanks for stopping by and glad theses videos were helpful. Now all we need to do is master them all.
Adrienne
Hey Adrienne,
Interesting post!
I really enjoyed reading this post and watching your video.
Thank you for sharing this video with us!
Twitter: adriennesmith40
August 24, 2011 at 11:22 AM
My pleasure Nicole, glad you found it helpful. Now, get over there on LinkedIn and start interacting with others. You’ll find it a pretty cool site.
Hey there Adrienne,
Super post and video. Easy to follow along and you made it super easy for me to update my profile. Thanks for sharing those very useful tips.
Here’s a LinkedIn question for you. This morning I changed my the theme to my blog; the title of my blog wasn’t clear due to my uploaded custom header picture. I was having such a hard time figuring it out; that I finally felt it would be just easier to change the entire theme altogether. I’m loving the new theme!
Here’s the problem though, with the new theme there is a Top Bar Option; that allows social media icons. I already have the URL’s for most of them, but I can’t seem to figure out where to find the LinkedIn Icon URL or the Google+ Icon URL. Can you assist me with this information? If not, at the very least point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance.
Hope you’re having a wonderful day thus far.
All the best.
Deeone
Twitter: adriennesmith40
August 24, 2011 at 1:23 PM
Hey Deeone,
Thank you for your kind words, glad you found this post and video helpful.
To locate your LinkedIn URL to direct people to your profile from your blog, go to your profile. The box that has all your profile information in it, go to the very bottom of that box and you will see your “Public Profile” URL. Hope that was helpful. As far as the icons, here are several different links to access their icons from their site.
http://press.linkedin.com/logo-images
http://www.linkedin.com/static?key=tools&trk=hb_ft_tools
http://www.linkedin.com/profile?promoteProfile=
Hope you found that helpful!
Adrienne
Hey Adrienne,
I want to first thank you for your speedy response to my request; and in the same breath apologize for not doing the same. I try to steer clear of making excuses, but in this case, my excuse is a good one. You sent me on a sort of refresher course of sorts, to clean up my LinkedIn profile.
There’s been a couple of other changes as well on the rest of my social media sites, and I have you to thank for that. I’m sure by the time I catch up with your past posts I’m going to have a brand new online presence altogether. So that’s the reason I said that my excuse in this case, is a good one.
I did happen to look through the three links you provided me with, and found a lot of great information. I’m not sure though if I used the correct icon, but time will certainly tell. When I scroll over the spot the icon would have been place, it does disclose that I have a link to LinkedIn there… the icon isn’t visible at the moment, for whatever reason. I’m hoping that it just takes a minute to catch up with the upload.
At any rate, thank you for providing me with the information that I was seeking. I’ll be sure to let you know the outcome.
Enjoy the rest of your evening, all the best.
Deeone
Twitter: adriennesmith40
August 24, 2011 at 6:54 PM
Hey Deeone,
Well I’m happy to hear that my information has been helpful and you’ve been off applying what you have learned. Music to my ears my friend. Thank you for sharing that with me and you are so very excused… No problem at all!
I just popped over to your blog and you have some things going on that probably need fixing. Not sure what’s up with the coding but your blogroll is in your top left hand corner and your header disappeared. Oops!!! Hey, I know the feeling. Trial and error. You just have to play around with some things.
I normally just copy the icons as an image and then link my URL to the image and then place the coding on my site. That’s how I do it, it’s just much easier for me. Hope that helped some.
Glad to hear that the information was helpful and I’m sure we’ll be seeing more of each other very soon.
Take care,
Adrienne
Evening Adrienne,
Yes, I noticed the issue that you’re referring too. It’s currently being attended to by my web-hoster; hopefully they can repair it before the end of the evening. If not, then it should definitely be up and running by the morning. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.
If I’m able to keep that theme, which I’m sure I’ll be able too; I’ll have to try the copy and pasting the icon.
There is one thing I can say about having a a self-hosted site; the trial and error comes enough to keep you on your toes. Jeez!
Well, have a great evening. I look forward to catching up on some of your past post on tomorrow. And once again, thank you for your help.
Enjoy the rest of your evening,
Deeone
Twitter: adriennesmith40
August 24, 2011 at 9:20 PM
Hi Deeone,
It’s repaired. I was leaving a comment earlier and when I pressed enter, it came back up. Back to looking really nice.
I know from time to time I’ve done that myself. I don’t have someone to do this for me, it’s all up to me. But you are right, that’s the good thing about having a self hosted blog, call your hosting provider and they’ll walk you through what needs to be done or they’ll do it. Mine has been great.
Happy reading!
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August 24, 2011 at 3:35 PM
Ah thanks Karen, glad you found them helpful. I appreciate your comment.
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August 24, 2011 at 3:58 PM
Addrienne,
Loved the video.
I had done some of that stuff before. I have done all of it now.
Love your videos as they are so easy to follow and you keep them short. Great job.
Dee Ann Rice
Twitter: adriennesmith40
August 24, 2011 at 4:23 PM
Hi Dee Ann,
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video. I’m all out of cool tips now. Someone else is going to have to throw more my way. Glad you found this video helpful. I do like to keep them as short as possible. Sometimes I don’t succeed but I do my best.
Appreciate you stopping by as always. Great seeing you!
Two things…
1. Great video, thanks for the advice on making an impression in LinkedIn.
2. That is SUCH a cute picture!!
Twitter: adriennesmith40
August 24, 2011 at 6:56 PM
Ah thanks Laurie, I appreciate that! You are too sweet!!!
Hi Adrienne,
Congratulations on the video and being part of Barrys challenge, I’m fairly new to linked in so really apreciate the tips and will hop over there now to implement them.
C U soon I’ll be back for more
Michelle xxx
Twitter: adriennesmith40
August 24, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Hi Michelle,
Thank you and I promise to still make it by your place. I had visited everyone’s blog the day they were due so I don’t think your video was up then. Am a little late getting back to them all that have added theirs after his last post. Looking forward to seeing yours too.
I appreciate your comment, thank you for that. Hope it was helpful and this just happened to be the topic I was on when Barry approached me about this. So everyone is getting a dose of LinkedIn from me!
See you soon.
Adrienne
Adrienne, aloha. Congratulations on another terrific video. Lady, you are a natural at making videos and explaining things in an easy-to-follow manner.
LinkedIn is evolving and becoming a more “attractive” platform. With personalizations such as you are suggesting, it will become easier for people to both find and to attract the people they want. Like anything, with patience, LI is an excellent place for networking.
Something that I have learned from LinkedIn pros is that you really only need to add/update on LI once or twice a day. It is not as interaction intensive as fb or twitter.
Well done, Adrienne. Please do keep these tutorial videos coming. Until later, aloha. Janet
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August 25, 2011 at 8:46 PM
Well you are hitting them all today aren’t you? What a busy woman you are and I so appreciate you taking the time to visit all my posts. Thank you so very much.
I’m so glad you found the video helpful and easy to understand. I do try to get my point across in that manner. You know that anything I learn, I’m sharing.
LinkedIn is definitely a lot different platform and not as interactive as Facebook. I was on there yesterday emailing my friends that I haven’t chatted with before and only a few really responded in a chatty way. The rest were just to the point and outta there. It’s a learning process but I did connect with some really interesting people and had some great conversations. I’m hanging in there. Will join some groups next and start meeting more people. I have a feeling it’s going to be a great place to connect.
Appreciate your comment Janet and I’ll definitely keep those tutorials coming. Watch careful for what you ask for. lol…
And you thought you were behind with commenting!! LOL Apologies for only getting here now Adrienne. I decided I needed come time away from things in order to gain clarity to make some decisions and I feel so much better for doing so.
Great video tutorial Adrienne and as I think I have said before I know very little about LinkedIn so anything I can learn is extremely valuable. I really don’t use LinkedIn much yet but I will be giving it some attention really soon and then all your training will be of great help to me. Thank you.
~Marcus
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August 26, 2011 at 9:37 AM
lol… Hey Marcus!
We all get there my friend, it’s the nature of our schedule. Things happen, we get thrown off from our daily duties and the next thing you know we are scrambling to head over to our favorite blogs to comment. Boy do I know the feeling!
Just happy to see you and happy to hear that you took a much needed break. Glad to know that things are back on the right path for you. You are so very deserving my friend.
Totally understand what you are saying Marcus which is why I’ve been behind on using it to it’s full capacity as well. Been spending a little time over there this week and I’m enjoying the connections I’ve made. Already got some wonderful recommendations under my belt too. That’s nice!
Appreciate your comment and thanks for stopping by. Always a pleasure to hear from you. Now, enjoy your day!
Just to add some more value to this post (if that’s possible) if you are looking to make your LinkedIn profile get some better results check out Lewis Howes’ Blog. He covers some of what Adrienne cover here but goes into more detail about using it as a marketing tool. He provided some great tips which I used in a social media strategy workshop I delivered yesterday which went down a storm. See http://www.lewishowes.com
Happy blogging
Andy
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August 26, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Hey Andy,
Thank you so much for sharing that with us. Aren’t you a sweetie for doing that. I will definitely check out Lewis’ blog and I appreciate you coming back over and letting me know.
I bet that your workshop was a big success. I watched one of your videos but the lady filming it was sitting kind of far back and my hearing isn’t so great. I had a hard time hearing you but could tell by the interaction in the room that you were doing a bang up job!
Thanks again Andy, really appreciate it!
Twitter: learn_to_blog
August 26, 2011 at 2:37 PM
Great video tutorial, Adrienne. There are so many important things that most of us do not know how to do them, videos like this one are so valuable to make ourselves stand out better. Thank you so much for sharing.
Enjoy the journey.
Mandy
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August 26, 2011 at 4:54 PM
Thank you Mandy, I’m glad it was helpful. These types of videos I do find quite helpful myself. Guess that’s why I enjoy shooting them.
Thanks for your comment and hope you are doing well. Take care…
Adrienne
Hey Adrienne,
I have not really utilised all the social networking sites. So these tips are going to be a must for me. I will have to get my profile etc… all up to date and get my content seen by more eyeballs.
Thanks for the video it will come into use when I start editing my profile
Craig
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August 31, 2011 at 12:15 PM
Hey Craig,
Glad you found this one helpful. I know that getting all your social networking sites up can be a chore but they are so worth it. Hope this video will just make it that much easier for you now!
Thanks for your comment.
Yes I think it will so I have booked marked it and will return when I need a little more advice, thanks again!
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Hi Adrienne, nice to ‘meet’ you and thank you for the post.
I’ve set up my websites on my LinkedIn page as you suggested but unfortunately I have a Blogger blog so the blog feature isn’t supported on LinkedIn – just Wordpress, which is a real pain.
But as I’ve found that’s just one of many reasons to change which to Wordpress (which I’ll evenutally get around to doing), your post reminded me of how I’m not using the full functionality of LinkedIn at all without the blog feature incorporated.
P.S. Love the Google +1 prompt to display ten blog articles
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September 5, 2011 at 4:57 PM
Hi Roz,
Welcome to my blog and glad you enjoyed this post. I’m sorry that LinkedIn doesn’t support blogger with that particular feature. Since I’ve had my WordPress blog for quite awhile now, I never realized it didn’t support other platforms.
I do hope you’ll switch over though. Trust me, you’ll have the time of your life with all the different things you can do. It’s really great so if you ever need any help, give me a shout.
Ah thanks for sharing that! This is part of the CommentLuv Premium beta plug-in I’m helping Andy test. I love all the different options it gives my readers. I appreciate you sharing that with me.
Thanks for your comment and I appreciate you stopping my today. Hope you’re enjoying your day.
Adrienne
Thank you for the warm welcome Adrienne. You’re right of course and I rue the day I randomly decided to go with Blogger
But hey ho, eventually I’ll get around to switching over (and maybe getting my own domain). As you’ll see though, it’s a personal blog, nothing commercial going on. I just like drumming up a bit of interest and a few quality comments once in a while. And I love the fact that the blog community is so co-operative. I keep finding to same posters everywhere.
All the best with your blog.
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September 5, 2011 at 5:32 PM
If it’s just a personal blog and not needed for the search engines than going the free route is the best way. It’s just not very cooperative when you want to do other things with it and I know in the past I’ve had problems leaving comments on blogger blogs. Luckily, that wasn’t the case when I visited your place a few minutes ago though.
I think you’re doing a wonderful job and you are very passionate about what you are sharing. In the end, that’s all that really matters anyway right!
Thanks Roz, I appreciate you taking the time to visit today.
Hi Roz
Actually LinkedIn does support other blogging platforms. If you look under the top menu when you are logged in and click on ‘More’, there is an application called Blog Link which will bring in your Blogger feed. See instructions here: http://www.linkedin.com/answers/technology/blogging/TCH_BLG/397896-34741283
Hope you sort that one out
Best wishes
Andy
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September 6, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Thank you so much for sharing that Andy! Roz and I both learned something new today! I appreciate that!
Hi there Andy, wow thanks I didn’t know that feature was there. I just added it and I think I need to do some tweaking as it’s pulled in my Google Buzz feed, presumably because it thinks it’s a blog and I have Google Plus listed on LinkedIn too.
Plus I’d like to edit out my slightly less professional musings from my blog
Thanks so much!
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Nice to find a fellow Brit on here Roz (Or are you an American in London?)
My pleasure ladies – sometimes I think it is the less professional and ‘human side of us that allows us to connect with our audience more than the professionally crafted articles that might appear too polished. I think it is best to be authentic and if you are a little ‘off the wall’ that can endear rather than chase away people.
Don’t lose your individuality and authentic self – I like people to have an edge
If you do presentations try the slideshare or Google presentation applications.
Mind if I connect with you on LinkedIn Roz?
Best wishes
Andy
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Hi Andy, haha I’m a Brit
I’d be honoured to connect on LinkedIn, my profile is at http://uk.linkedin.com/in/rozbennetts
My blog is a personal one so when I say unprofessional musings I’m talking about jokey posts, articles about cars and so on, I really don’t know if they belong on LinkedIn so I think I had better edit them out
and the Google Buzz thing looks a bit strange.
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Adrienne,
I linked to both your LinkedIn entries on my most recent blog post about LinkedIn, inspired by your videos!
http://www.liveandlovework.com/2011/09/16/6things-you-arent-doing-on-linkedin/
Thanks for creating these awesome videos for me to link to my readers!
Chrysta
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September 16, 2011 at 5:57 PM
Hey Chrysta,
Ah, thanks so much for that. I’ll be sure to check out your post. As you can tell, I’m doing my best to learn LinkedIn. Glad my video was helpful.
Adrienne
Great post – thank you. I’m a bit of a whizz at twitter and Facebook, but struggling a bit to get to grips with LinkedIn. This will help – thank you.
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October 31, 2011 at 2:08 PM
You are very welcome and I do hope it will help with LinkedIn. I’m no pro but I continue to learn how to get around in there and use it to my advantage. I have no doubt you’ll be a whiz soon.