Second Quarter has arrived...
Debbie Wemyss
Independent LinkedIn? Specialists ? Clients in 21 Countries ? Corporate & 1:1 Coaching ? Top International 50 ? ALL Coaching Is Customized ? LI Speaker ? Conference Attendee Value-Add: Onsite Profile Evaluations
Greetings ~
Happy July - it's a hot one, everywhere! Take precautions for that accelerated heat with everything you do, and please remember that your pets love you. Show them you care and be mindful of hot asphalt and sand on their little feet! Check these styles at Chewy - hot pavement booties!
It's mid-summer already... and the 2nd half of the year has begun. Is this a prime time to provide your staff professional development to use LinkedIn more effectively? We're here to help! Our Corporate Coaching is consistently met with positive reviews. It's a combination of group presentations with individual, customized training. At least 5 company participants will enable you to qualify for the best coaching we offer. Contact us for details!
Do you have a favorite summer getaway? Here in South Florida, you can't go wrong with a short drive to the Florida Keys, or north to the numerous attractions in the Orlando or Space Coast areas. But for some real variety, check out veteran Tampa TV News Anchor Bill Murphy's book, More One Tank Trips for over 50 places to drive in Florida on just one tank of gas! I think the important thing is to just take a break - whatever it is - to have a change of scenery and a chance to recharge. Wherever you are... how/where will YOU take a break?
Fun news! Once again, I have been vetted and ranked among the Top 50 International LinkedIn Experts by Baschi SALE of Zurich, Switzerland. This is a ranking based on fact, not opinion, and we love what we've been doing for more than 13 years. It's a team effort, and I am thankful to have an awesome one! Thank you to Dayve Gabbard , Sanaa Dharamsey , and Veronica Paipa .
There are constant changes to the LinkedIn platform. How can you keep up? One way is to pay attention to the LinkedIn Tips below. Be sure to view it this month and learn how we stay informed.
Wishing you a great month of July and I know how fast August will be upon us! I decided to release some pressure and 'combine' the two. You'll see updates in our LinkedIn posts as we come across additional networking opportunities!
With?gratitude ~ Debbie & the DWCS Team
LINKEDIN TIPS & MORE
TIP 1 - New on mobile
Messages now have tabs across the top for quick and easy sorting.
Options: Focused (with a down-arrow of additional choices), Unread, Drafts, InMail, and All Filters (with a down-arrow of additional choices). Anything that saves time is an improvement!
TIP 2 - Did you know you can have a say?
You will not receive a personal response but they do read all submissions. From fellow LinkedIn advocate, Kevin D. Turner here's how to be heard:
Product Feedback: If you would like to be part of making LinkedIn a better platform, let them know you miss an old feature, suggest a new feature, or see improvements to an existing one, then fill out Microsoft's hidden online LinkedIn Product Group Feedback
TIP 3 - LinkedIn Learning
If you subscribe to LinkedIn's Premium membership, you'll find several new courses regarding AI have been added to their glossary of 5k+ courses already offered. And, seriously, the number and variety of courses that you can follow at your own pace (from 30min to several weeks in length,) is mind-boggling. Would you believe 17,000??! When trying Premium for a free month, be sure to check out this awesome component of upgrading.
TIP 4 - Tagging Multiple Members in Your Post
Beware! Tagging (a/k/a mentioning,) is a way to bring attention to a fellow member. Typing @ right before a name - whether individual or company - will turn the name bold and become a direct link to their profile or page. Very useful when showing special recognition, praise, or pointing out something newsworthy about a Connection. Tagging a few people (3 or 4) is always acceptable. Tagging dozens is just spamming. And LinkedIn does not play nice with those who spam! Be thoughtful about your tagging habits.
TIP 5 - Messaging on LinkedIn Pages
I love this! It's in rollout - meaning you may not yet have this, but when you are on a Page, look for a blue Message button, much like on a Connection's profile. It's a way to direct message the Admins of a Page. To see if your Page has received this, View it as a Member.
TIP 6 - Register for our next FREE Webinar!
We are offering a 30min LinkedIn-focused webinar just once per quarter. This month it's all about Humanizing Your LinkedIn Engagement. Who doesn't need more tips on that subject?! Remember, all registrants will receive the replay and accompanying materials but you must register. Do it now! (Of course, we'd love it if you could attend, but now you needn't worry if you cannot!)
REMEMBER: If you are a US Veteran (or a spouse may also qualify,) and you've not yet taken advantage of a free, one-year LinkedIn Premium membership, be sure to see the special message for you below!
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
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Our proprietary Action Plan for Success will have you on and off LinkedIn within minutes, enabling you to incorporate this powerful branding and marketing tool into your daily schedule.
LinkedIn now has over one billion members, and they continue to add more than 7 new members every second! We'd like to share best practices with you, your sales team, and your executive staff. Contact us [email protected] for details about these options:
We focus on your focus with all coaching being customized to the client! LinkedIn is a powerful tool once you know what to do with it. Our training will benefit both you and your brand. Call +1 561-444-2265 or email or visit our website for more information Our clients get results! View over 200 LinkedIn Recommendations
*See below for our special Veterans discount and a super offer for Vets from LinkedIn.
WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE
In recognition of the service and sacrifice made by our US?Veterans, DW Consulting Solutions offers a 10% discount on all LinkedIn Coaching Services to Veterans. Please contact us to learn how we may best serve you. Did you know that LinkedIn will give Veterans a free 1-year Premium Careers Membership? (valued at almost $600) Details here! ?AND this offer is often available to Military Spouses as well. LinkedIn is a powerful tool for job acquisition or transition - let us help you learn best practices to use the site more effectively. We thank all Veterans, past and present, for all they do and continue to do for our country.
Thank you for reading our?July/August DWCS Newsletter?- we appreciate your support! With?much gratitude ~ Debbie Wemyss and the DWCS Team
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3 个月Looking forward to it Debbie Wemyss!
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4 个月Started reading your newsletter yesterday in the car and then lost wifi connection. These are great tips you are sharing AND thank you for the mention for the LinkedIn Live on July 16th. Kevin D. Turner sizzled with his LinkedIn tips ??
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4 个月Thank You Debbie Wemyss, Your ROCK for your kind mention and all that you do for many. United We Are?Believers [In]: Share the Knowledge, Set Others Free & #KeepRockingLinkedIn! Kevin On a Mission to Eliminate Organizational & Personal Blanding?
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4 个月Great to see another Newsletter with excellent tips, Debbie. And congrats again on the Top 50 Experts ranking! NAMASTE ?? ?? Network And Make All Sorts of Terrific Energy #TheLinkedInGuru (please click and follow)