Do you use LinkedIn? On a recent walk at Alki Beach I was thinking about why I use it. My
Do you use LinkedIn? On a recent walk at Alki Beach I was thinking about why I use it. My account was dormant for several years & I brought it back to life when the #BloggingonInstagram Indiegogo campaign launched. I didn’t realize how robust LinkedIn had become, ️ & since my book was published, I’ve been trying to post & check in more often. ✅ When I log in, I feel overwhelmed & anxious. There are so many updates & posts by people that I should be seeing, ️ liking ♥️ & engaging with. Do I worry about comments & likes on my posts? No. Yet, just as is the case here, reciprocity & engagement are keys to making it successful & I feel I should do more. Nearly every time I’m on LinkedIn, I feel an overwhelming urge to leave as soon as possible. ♀️ If you use it, I’m wondering if this happens to you, too? @Tim_Hughes1 @Rodjonesartist @dcasha ⚡ & others have tagged me in posts that have included a bunch of important people. I’ve felt honored & flattered & haven’t always been sure what to do. ♀️ In some cases I’ve shared the post, but I didn’t jump in & start chatting with new faces. ️ I know that’s how conversations start here, or on Twitter. Why not there? When I first joined LinkedIn, it was exclusive and invitation only & its users were expected to add only known connections. ☑️ It was like a system of verification. It’s now very similar to other social networks where the number of followers or connections is an important metric & strangers frequently reach out to connect. This week a close friend told me he deleted his LinkedIn account & found it quite satisfying! If you’re on LinkedIn, what is the greatest benefit to you? If you’re not on LinkedIn, are you interested in joining? ♂️ Why or why not? . . . PHOTOS: Recent #Alki photos & a #Spitzenberg #applepie baked last night (@tpagosseattle). It’s not my best-looking pie, but better crust this time, @rsimonson.sea! . . #alkibeach #westseattle #stormyskies #sunsetpic #seattleskyline #linkedin #linkedinmarketing #linkedinlife . . . (at Alki Beach Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWNV6ddrt5h/?utm_medium=tumblr -- source link
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