Linkedinformed Podcast. The Linkedin Show

LinkedIn publisher posts and the potential for Google SEO issues?Activity history lets you see their number of followers (close to connections number)What will LinkedIn's new app be? Send your guesses by voicemail (see link on right of this page) or email me.The Great LinkedIn SEO SCAM blogQuestion. Should updates ever be of a personal nature?

My profile showing the new background plus the incentive to upgrade (even though this will be available to all eventually).This also shows how you can view someone's recent activity.Viewing previous activity returns...yayy! (see above)New custom profile backgrounds (see above) click here for early access as a free userLinkedIn close down their own group managers groupNew Spotlight premium plan soon to arrive (see below)New suggested keywords feature for premium usersWe Can Do Better Than LinkedIn. Jon Nathanson's (below) article Want to have your say on the show?Click on the black 'send voicemail' link on the right side of this page. This allows you to record a short message or question which I can play on the show!If you like the podcast please spread the word. Here is how you can;Post a link to this page as a status update on LinkedInPost a link to this page on Twitter with #linkedin and @mr_linkedinReview the show on iTunes or Stitcher (this massively helps and would be most a

NewsMagnus the puppy just gets more and more popular! 72,000 views.InterviewIan Moyse Linkedin profileWorkbooksIan's twitter page (where you can follow him!)My blog post about fake profilesIan's Channel & Account Management Experts LinkedIn Group 

LinkedIn improve the 'Who's viewed your profile' feature. Here is a link to article I published on this.Here is a link to the 'Don't invite from a mobile app' status update I posted with the subsequent comments/discussion.Max's cute doggy post (see below)

 Recruitment Juice - Fast & effective online learning for recruiters.The below picture was produced (in seconds) using the Word Swag appThis is a screenshot of the post's data in 'Who's viewed your updates'

LinkedIn Stock price takes a tumble after they announce Q1 resultsshow notes(Links in black)The 3 Day Start Programme - 30% discount for LinkedInformed listeners, just enter the code 'linkedinformed' at checkout.My blog article about the Cardmunch invitation workflow (which now doesn't work!)LinkedIn announcement about Evernote & CardmunchLinkedIn's Q1 results  

A break from the normal format this week as the whole episode is dedicated to chatting with Jo Saunders about LinkedIn groups.As always, if its in black - its a link!Jo's LinkedIn profileAn interview with Carl Whalley about his Google Android groupMy LinkedIn SWAM blog postHow to choose a LinkedIn group by Jo SaundersGet moving forward on LinkedIn with the 3 Day Start Programme

NewsCRM providers experience a 'freeze out' from the LinkedIn API - read more hereAdvertising partners and content partners get preferred API access - articlePhotosharing now available on iPhone app - articleOptimisationDoes it really matter? Its almost impossible to keep on top of profile optimisation but everyone should ensure that important keywords are found in the following sections;HeadlineJob titleCompany name (edit display name)SkillsMost importantly you should build a strong network so that most people that might search for you are at least a 2nd tier connection.TipFind old school or college mates by searching the Alumni sectionQuestionWhat is a 'view' of an update on LinkedIn

In this weeks episode I cover the following;(links are in black)NewsLinkedIn Reaches 300 million members, you can view the infographic hereEndorsements can now be switched off - hooray!RIP LinkedIn polls - announcement hereMy newly released 3 Day Start video tutorial, click on the picture below for more information.

NewsLinkedIn's feline April fools joke. Read the article hereLinkedIn’s Moderation Process for Groups - OverviewNew layout for Groups - read article hereHeartbleed Bug - informative article on the subject here and this cartoon explains it in a less 'techie' way.I use 1Password to avoid issues with passwords. Due to the Heartbleed problem they are offering their product at a 50% discount! Clickhere for more informationThe video below was made using Videoscribe. Highly recommendedYou can register your interest in the 3 Day Start programme hereFeatureThe LinkedIn publishing platform. Apply for early access hereQuestionsHow I view my previous updates?What is the WeChat link?

The main topic in this weeks show is premium accounts. Should you pay to use LinkedIn or can you get by as a free user?I discuss many of the pro's and cons and would welcome any feedback or comments you have on this subject. Email me directly at mark@linkedinformed.comHere are the notes and links (in black)News- Who's viewed your updates - summary (All) viewClick on the < highlighted above to see this view from your home page- On, Off, or Around the Clock: When LinkedIn Members Read Professionally-Relevant Content on the Web. Read the article here- Please stop those annoying puzzles! below is the picture that accompanied my updateFill in the gaps!- Link to article about 'Sell Hack' LInkedIn email plugin- You can register your interest in my new LinkedIn 3 Day Start Programme here

NewsFalse alarm over a change to LinkedIn Contacts - phew!'In The News' feature. Inspired by this articleMy WeekThis was a very busy week involving running webinars and workshops together with being asked to speak at a networking event attended mainly by small business owners.The 3 Day Start programme at 3daystart.in - register your interest prior to launchQuestionsHow do I advertise a job opening without a paid account?How do I reflect a promotion in my profile, even though the tasks are primarily the same?

About LinkedIn company pages, plus other topics.

According to the worlds leading expert on podcasting, 90% of podcasts don't make it past 7 episodes.....so I'm treading very carefully between now and the next episode!Covered this week (links in black);NewsSeeing your own updates just got harderLinkedIn reaches 15 million members in the UKQuotes I gave to the Washington post and the MetroMain TopicStatus updating can be effective.LinksJab, jab, jab right hook by Gary VaynerchuckMr Reader iPad appPocketBufferQuestionsCan I hide (open) groups posts from my 1st tier connections? Activity broadcast setting.IDJC concept from Lars Raae

As from this episode the show will now be broadcast weekly.Topics covered and relevant links as follows;News3rd tier connections can no longer be saved to LinkedIn contacts.The Blazek Scandal. Link to the CNN article as well as an article I wrote for The Drum.com about this story.FeatureStatus Updating Effectively. Links to Feedly, Pulse and BufferQuestionsHow do I connect with someone I don't know?How do you connect with a 3rd tier connection?LinkedInformed e-book (free download) Please send me your comments and questions to mark@linkedinformed.com

This week I chatted with Sam about network building strategiesNewsMember Blocking - Help center linkThe new 'Who's viewed your profile' - watch my short video hereLinkedInformed book - Download for FREE hereNetwork BuildingLinks:Sam's profileSam on TwitterSam's new book GIVESamrathling.com

How to block stalkers from your LinkedIn profile, plus other topics.

I'm really excited about 2014 and look forward to producing many more episodes, in this first one of the new year I cover the following topics.LinkedIn sues spammersActivity feed is disabled (LinkedIn's official announcement)Could group messaging be the next to go?LinkedIn Tip - How to prevent your competitors from appearing on your profileClearing your browsers cache & cookies. Instructions on all the 4 main browsers for windows and Mac can be found here.Preview of next episode. What is your connection strategy? Let us know your thoughts and experiences before the next episode when this subject will be discussed in depth.

In this episode we cover the following;Review of feedback from the first episodeQuestionsShould I announce that I am looking for a job in my profile?Should I reveal who I am connected to? TutorialInterview with Robin HillsRobin's LinkedIn profileRobin on TwitterResilient Mindset GroupExperts in Emotional Intelligence GroupDiSC® Personality AssessmentNewsLinkedIn Pulse AppThe Inquirer article about PulseShowcase PagesLinkedInformed Showcase Page