Online Presence
This Social Network Engages Audiences Better Than the Rest
A new index looks at which sites will give your business the most value.
By Nina Zipkin
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Online Presence
These Hot Companies Are Magnets for Talent
LinkedIn has published its "Top Attractors" list, examining the companies that lure and retain the most employees.
Building a Business
What Does Microsoft Stand to Gain From its $26.2 Billion Acquisition of LinkedIn?
We'll give you a hint: It gives the Windows maker a network of professionals that will potentially buy its services.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
Microsoft to Buy LinkedIn for $26.2 Billion
'Today is a re-founding moment for LinkedIn,' Reid Hoffman, chairman of LinkedIn's board, said in a statement.
By Reuters
Online Presence
4 DIY Marketing Tips for Empty-Wallet Entrepreneurs
You don't need to break the bank to generate leads online, use these cost effective social media tools.
Business News
How Many Lost-Passwords Catastrophes Does It Take for People to Learn the Lesson?
There is no absolute security on the Internet but the basic protections people could take are often skipped as inconvenient.
By Joe Siegrist
Building a Business
Why You Should Change Your LinkedIn Password Now
More than 6 million member passwords were stolen when LinkedIn was hacked in 2012, more than originally thought.
By Reuters
Online Presence
3 Marketing Myths About LinkedIn You Should Ignore
'LinkedIn is only for low-grade sales pitches': Don't believe it.
By Josh Turner
Building a Business
5 Simple Ways to Strengthen Your Entrepreneurial Network
Screw up your courage. Talk to that guy in the airport lounge. He may open doors for you in the future.
Online Presence
How Not to Be the Madman Talking to Himself on LinkedIn
The mad man or the thought leader… which do you plan to be seen as?
Online Presence
Touting Bikinis on LinkedIn Is Inappropriate — But Not For the Reasons You Might Think
Here's why LinkedIn is the wrong social-media platform to be selling anything.
By Carol Roth
Business News
After Big Loss, LinkedIn Rebounds and Raises Revenue and Profit Forecast
Shares, which have lost more than a third of their value since the company reported fourth-quarter results on Feb. 4, rose 7.6 percent in extended trading on Thursday.
By Reuters
Business News
LinkedIn Wants College Students to ‘Swipe’ Through Their Career Exploration
The platform wants to help students figure out their post-grad plans.
Business News
LinkedIn Awarded Patent for System to Predict How Likely You Are to Get a Job
With the proposed system, the network could offer suggestions like taking a professional course or moving to Los Angeles to gain better odds.
By Biz Carson
Online Presence
18 Tips to Create Your Perfect LinkedIn Profile (Infographic)
Little changes can make a big difference for you on the social network.
By Carly Okyle
Business News
Log On to Facebook and Twitter a Lot? You’re 3 Times More Likely to Be Depressed.
Research once again unmasks the dark side of heavy social media use.
Online Presence
LinkedIn Flexes Its Star Power With Addition of Gwen Stefani
No doubt the blonde bombshell is now a LinkedIn Influencer.
Online Presence
The 12 Types of People You Hate On LinkedIn
The thing about meeting a lot of people is that you're certain not to like all of them.
By Gene Marks
Building a Business
Deciding How to Grow: Investing in ‘The Next Most Important Thing’
Here's the key: It needs to be the right investment for the long term.
By Joe Mullich
Building a Business
Growing by Letting Go
How ceding control can help improve business efficiency.
By Joe Mullich
Online Presence
4 Reasons to Love Twitter
This late arrival to the real-time social-media platform is making up for lost time, even using Twitter for business.
By Zach Cutler
Online Presence
What People Really Think When They See Your Profile Picture for the First Time
Most won't admit it, but we humans are quick to form opinions based on something as shallow as a hat or the distance from the camera.
Online Presence
How LinkedIn Has Helped Kill Cold Calling Once and for All
LinkedIn's messaging feature allows others to get to know you first, on their own terms, which is preferable to pretty much everyone.
By Stephen Key
Building a Business
LinkedIn Shares Are in a Scary Place Right Now
Linkedin sank to a three-year low in early trading, marking its sharpest decline since going public.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Balancing the 3 Ps: People, Planet and Profits
Understanding how the three components interact help you drive business growth.
By Joe Mullich
Online Presence
Why You Can’t Ignore LinkedIn for Thought Leadership
With over 400 million users, LinkedIn is becoming a bigger and better platform for business growth.
By Gene Hammett
Online Presence
How to Disconnect From Someone on LinkedIn in 4 Easy Steps
Professional connections don't always pan out. Here's how to disassociate from unwanted ones with a few clicks.