Informed Podcast by Mark Williams. The podcast for LinkedIn™️ users

  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 profile An interview with Carl Whalley about his Google Android group My LinkedIn SWAM blog post How to choose a LinkedIn group by Jo Saunders Get moving forward on LinkedIn with the 3 Day Start Programme

News CRM providers experience a 'freeze out' from the LinkedIn API - read more here Advertising partners and content partners get preferred API access - article Photosharing now available on iPhone app - article Optimisation Does 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; Headline Job title Company name (edit display name) Skills Most importantly you should build a strong network so that most people that might search for you are at least a 2nd tier connection. Tip Find old school or college mates by searching the Alumni section Question What is a 'view' of an update on LinkedIn

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

News LinkedIn's feline April fools joke. Read the article here LinkedIn’s Moderation Process for Groups - Overview New layout for Groups - read article here Heartbleed 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 information The video below was made using Videoscribe. Highly recommended You can register your interest in the 3 Day Start programme here Feature The LinkedIn publishing platform. Apply for early access here Questions How 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.com Here are the notes and links (in black) News - Who's viewed your updates - summary (All) view Click 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 update Fill 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

News False alarm over a change to LinkedIn Contacts - phew! 'In The News' feature. Inspired by this article My Week This 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 launch Questions How 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?

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); News Seeing your own updates just got harder LinkedIn reaches 15 million members in the UK Quotes I gave to the Washington post and the Metro Main Topic Status updating can be effective. Links; Jab, jab, jab right hook by Gary Vaynerchuck Mr Reader iPad app Pocket Buffer Questions Can 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; News 3rd 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. Feature Status Updating Effectively. Links to Feedly, Pulse and Buffer Questions How 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 strategies News Member Blocking - Help center link The new 'Who's viewed your profile' - watch my short video here LinkedInformed book - Download for FREE here Network Building Links: Sam's profile Sam on Twitter Sam's new book GIVE Samrathling.com As always I would really appreciate your feedback and questions, just drop me an email to mark@linkedinformed.com