Comments on: Interview: Susan Johnston, LinkedIn Pro

By: Devon Ellington

Devon Ellington — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:15:09 +0000

Switch your blog to wordpress, Lori. You'll save yourself hours of headaches and heartaches.

By: Susan Johnston

Susan Johnston — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:53:21 +0000

@Eileen: It's available through the Rockable Press website. Lori includes the link above.

Totally understand about those who said LinkedIn isn't for them. But I think a lot of people underestimate it, so that's why I wanted to shed some light on many of these features that users may not know about.

Thanks, Lori!

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:12:18 +0000

Same here, Kim. I'm about to hop on one myself. Looks like a great way to connect!

By: Kimberly Ben

Kimberly Ben — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:53:25 +0000

I recently attended a webinar on LinkedIn to help me maximize the networking opportunities there. I've had a couple of clients initiate contact with me via LinkedIn, so I know it has the potential to be a great way of promoting yourself. I REALLY need to update my profile, and start participating and exploring it more.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:59:57 +0000

Amen, EP. It's a SUPER promotional tool.

By: EP

EP — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:20:12 +0000

The focus on being a resource is good advice. But you can look at it too is a form of self-promotion in the end – and that is a good thing! Interesting ideas.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:00:17 +0000

Amen, Paula. That's yet one more great thing about LinkedIn. :)

Right now I'm hating on Blogger. For some reason my password -the one I've used for five years - suddenly didn't work today. Google decided I need to use a password I have for something else entirely.

WTF?!

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:45:25 +0000

Great idea to target your book toward freelancers, Susan.

I first came to LinkedIn after writing an article on ways college students can use social media in job searches. My sources were mostly HR types and headhunters who said LinkedIn probably had more value for freelancers than job hunters since we're constantly looking for new opportunities. What they didn't realize is how great it can be for finding sources.

LinkedIn introduced me to Lori, so of course it's a good thing.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:38:44 +0000

Eileen, not sure, but if you click on the link, you'll be able to order it. It really IS a great resource. I loved it.

Cathy, I agree. It's a super way to connect with clients and potential clients, especially in the forums.

Devon, I agree with Cathy. It may not fit you. I don't use Facebook at all for my work. That's my designated play time. :)

Twitter has been a godsend for me.

By: Cathy Miller

Cathy Miller — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:34:30 +0000

One of the things I've always loved about you, Devon, is your understanding of what works for you and your commitment to it.

I totally agree that LinkedIn isn't for everyone, just like Twitter and Facebook are not for everyone. In fact, I think we often lose focus when we think we have to put a ton of effort into maintaining all social media platforms. I am a supporter of go with what works for you.