Tag: LinkedIn

Linkedin groups are a way of organizing members, content, and interactions around a common theme or topic. They have some basic features that make using Linkedin groups an attractive destination for anyone on the site. Knowing what groups to join, how you want to use a group, and what you’d like your role to be in it will make your Linkedin groups experience more meaningful … [read more]

CRM is dead (sort of). For those of you not jargon inclined, CRM is short for Customer Relationship Management, and companies often invest tons of money in complex systems, that few people understand, just to stay on top of their CRM. In a Linkedin world, however, many small businesses, entrepreneurs, and savvy businesses (those with money but who run slim) are in for a treat: … [read more]

As a community manager one of the questions members often ask me is how to get their user generated groups engaged and talking.  It’s no easy trick.  Group ownership on a social media site is like parenting: it takes commitment, passion, and time. In my experience, the best group owners do everything they can to start off strong, make connections among their group members, and … [read more]

Online Attention Deficit Disorder (OADD) Admitted, I’m not the best when it comes to time management. There are so many things that interest me finding time to do them all is no easy task. There is work, of course, which I have to make time for, helping with the kids, and my religious obligations (daily prayer), but what about the other things, like exercise, kung … [read more]

Many people ask “what is social media?” They are looking for a definition and this post has one (actually it has three). Social Media in a nutshell is … [read more]