Attending professional events is a great way to expand your network, but the real value comes from what happens next. The follow-up is where connections become relationships, and LinkedIn is one of the most effective tools to make that happen. If you’ve ever left an event wondering how to stay in touch without overcomplicating things, these LinkedIn strategies will help you build meaningful, lasting connections – even with a busy schedule.

Networking has always been the cornerstone of professional success, but the way we connect has changed dramatically. Enter LinkedIn: a platform built entirely around building and maintaining meaningful professional relationships. With more than one billion users across the globe, it’s no exaggeration to say that LinkedIn has become the most important online tool for career growth, business development and industry insights.

When it comes to professional service firms and consultants, the challenge isn’t finding content ideas, it’s choosing the ones that will truly resonate with your audience. The goal is to fill your editorial calendar with posts that keep you visible, relevant and connected with the people who matter most, whether they’re clients, potential hires or referral sources. It’s about creating content that offers real value and positions you as a trusted resource. Here are 50 content ideas to help you build a strong, consistent presence on your blog, LinkedIn and other social platforms.

Your LinkedIn profile is often the first glimpse potential clients or partners get of you, so making it count is essential. For sales and marketing professionals, it can mean the difference between sparking interest and being overlooked. Yet, too many profiles blend into the background with generic headlines and uninspired summaries. If your profile only lists your job title, you’re missing out on opportunities to connect and stand out. To help you take your profile from basic to compelling, here are eight actionable tips to make it stand out.

In the Halloween spirit, I’m sharing some of the LinkedIn nightmares I’ve encountered over the years. As someone deeply invested in LinkedIn—both for training others and building my own brand—I’ve seen plenty of profile faux pas that can send a chill down anyone’s spine. Beyond the fright factor, these mistakes can really hold you back in personal branding and business development. So let’s take a haunting tour through the most common LinkedIn missteps, and I’ll show you how to avoid them.

Is your social media profile a treat or a trick? Halloween may be full of spooky surprises, but you don’t want your online presence scaring away potential connections or clients. From ghostly engagement to frightfully boastful posts, even seasoned professionals can fall into some common social media traps. If you’re ready to exorcise the mistakes that haunt many profiles, grab your digital flashlight and read on. These tips will help keep your social media presence more sweet than scary, ensuring that your profile shines in the best light, no costumes required.

If you’re looking for a simple way to enhance your LinkedIn presence and keep your content consistent (and who isn’t?!), LinkedIn’s Data Archive feature can be incredibly helpful. This tool allows you to download a full history of your LinkedIn activity, including posts, connections and recommendations, which can be invaluable for refining your content strategy, identifying trends and reconnecting with your network. Here’s how to make the most of it.

I often hear this from senior leaders: “I don’t need to ask for help or build a personal brand on LinkedIn.” If that sounds familiar, here’s something to think about – by staying quiet and not using the platform, you might be missing out on connections, opportunities and growth. Even more, you’re passing up the chance to tap into one of the most powerful professional tools out there.