As an active user of LinkedIn every day for many years, I have seen a lot of good, bad and ugly practices on the platform. A few of these pesky faux pas continue to show up over and over – which can undermine the LinkedIn efforts of the individuals who continue to make these mistakes. In this article, I’ll explore the three major missteps I see, and what to do instead to make your LinkedIn presence more effective.
I’m often asked how you can get a post to go viral on LinkedIn. It doesn’t happen often but it can. When I went viral, my post got more than a million views and 12,000 likes and it surprised even me. I knew it would do well, but not that well. Here’s the thing, going viral on LinkedIn isn’t about trying to go viral. Nor is it just about getting your content in front of people, it’s about getting it in front of the right people.
In the world of business and personal branding, the notion that “you have to spend money to make money” is a common adage. However, my experience has taught me something important: providing value for free can yield returns far beyond the initial investment. This post will explore the power of free offerings and provide actionable advice on how to leverage these opportunities to benefit your career.
In our hectic everyday lives, where our client work and other responsibilities often takes precedence over everything else, the crucial task of marketing ourselves often falls to the wayside. However, the importance of consistent marketing cannot be overstated – it is the cornerstone of your personal and professional growth, the foundation of your future success and a critical element in building a lasting legacy.
Establishing a strong professional brand is more important than ever. LinkedIn, as the world’s largest professional network, presents a unique platform for professionals to showcase their expertise, insights and leadership. One of the most effective strategies for achieving this is by publishing articles directly on LinkedIn. This approach not only amplifies your professional voice but also significantly enhances your visibility and impact within your industry. It’s also free(!). Think of LinkedIn as your very own blog.
LinkedIn offers business professionals a wide range of features designed to foster meaningful connections and enhance visibility in the professional world. However, simply using LinkedIn is not sufficient to make valuable connections or to stand out among millions of users. To truly differentiate yourself and maximize the platform’s potential, a more strategic approach is necessary. Here’s a mini-masterclass on standing out on LinkedIn and enhancing your interaction with the platform.
Distinguishing your law firm from its competitors is paramount in a crowded market. Yet, amidst the myriad of marketing strategies and publicity tactics that firms and the legal marketers who
LinkedIn offers so many opportunities for professionals to share, learn and connect. However, the secret to truly engaging with your network is not just about the content you share but in the emotional connections you build with others through creating engaging posts that draw from personal professional experiences, and offering insights that entertain and add value. Here’s how you can build a stronger LinkedIn presence by creating more meaningful interactions.
Content marketing has become a pivotal element of any law firm’s marketing strategy. Yet, many firms, especially those specializing in litigation, face the challenge of not only producing content regularly, but also deciding what topics to cover.
The key to this content conundrum lies in harnessing the expertise and daily experiences of your attorneys to generate impactful, thought-leadership content that will resonate with clients, prospects, referrals and other audiences such as the media.
Here’s how you can guide your attorneys to become prolific content creators, thereby elevating your firm’s content marketing strategy.
Remote work has become much more the norm today, and for those employees who are not going into the office regularly – or at all, it’s crucial not to fall into the “out of sight, out of mind” category.
Falling into the “out of sight, out of mind” category as a remote worker can be detrimental to your career progression. This is because visibility in the workplace often correlates with opportunities for mentorship, recognition and advancement. Being physically absent from the office may inadvertently lead to being overlooked for promotions, challenging projects or professional development opportunities. Here’s how to overcome this.