01-09-2007, 11:05 AM
Quote:Most people use LinkedIn to get to someone in order to make a sale, form a partnership, or get a job. It works well for this because it is an online network of more than 8.5 million experienced professionals from around the world representing 130 industries. However, it is a tool that is under-utilized, so Ive compiled a top-ten list of ways to increase the value of LinkedIn.
1. Increase your visibility.
By adding connections, you increase the likelihood that people will see your profile first when theyre searching for someone to hire or do business with. In addition to appearing at the top of search results (which is a major plus if youre one of the 52,000 product managers on LinkedIn), people would much rather work with people who their friends know and trust...
full article: http://blog.guykawasaki.com/2007/01/ten_...o_use.html