connection request, you can reply without accepting their
invitation. Reach out and ask them how they found you.
They may have been referred by a colleague or maybe they
were simply searching LinkedIn. As previously mentioned,
this is an opportunity to begin a conversation.
4. Engage with others. Engagement on LinkedIn isn’t
just about messaging your connections. Take time to
“like,” comment or share their posts. When you show that
you’re interested in them and what they have to say,
they’ll find you interesting.
These are just a few helpful tips and pointers designed to
help you maximize your LinkedIn experience. If you’re baffled
by the network, start out slowly. In just 15 minutes a day,
you can review your Home page to see what your colleagues
are posting, share your own update or publish a post. n
By the Numbers
40 Million
Why Do You Need to Be on LinkedIn?
Estimated number of students and
recent college graduates who are on
LinkedIn. This user group is LinkedIn’s
fastest-growing demographic.
450 Million
Number of LinkedIn members in
more than 200 countries and
territories across the globe.
130 Million
Estimated number of
LinkedIn members in the
U.S., the largest group of
users by demographic.
37 Million
Estimated number of LinkedIn
members in India. Next to the U.S.,
India has the largest group of LinkedIn members in the world,
followed by Brazil with more than 26 million LinkedIn users.
12 Million Estimated number of LinkedIn members in
Canada.
107 Million Total number of LinkedIn members in the
European region.
Number of
languages
LinkedIn is
available
across the
globe.
SOURCE: LINKEDIN
In addition to being an award-winning author of Millionaire Marketing
on a Shoestring Budget, DEBRA JASON is a professional speaker, direct
response copywriter and multi-faceted marketing mentor. She is
committed to helping you increase your visibility, gain top-of-mind
awareness and grow your business. You may reach her at
1.303.443.1942 or [email protected]. You’ll find her online at
debrajason.com and writedirection.com. Connect with her on LinkedIn at
linkedin.com/in/debrajason.
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