Today,?I have reached 10,000 connections. What does it actually mean?

10,000 connections! 10,000+ followers!

It is a significant figure for LinkedIn, the most prominent professional social media?network. In the sphere of #Innovation and #Intellectual Property Management, it is a significant figure. One of the most important aspects of my professional years is the connections I build, but what benefits can a large network of contacts on #LinkedIn provide?

The following is a list with its top advantages out of my own experience:

? LinkedIn is a great tool to get your name out there in the business world.

? Having a big number of relevant experts in your network may be a great asset in increasing your influence, reputation, and ability to close deals.

? In the corporate world, every professional link is priceless. You might be one person away from your next big break.

? If you want to increase your visibility, a wide network allows you to connect with more individuals. "I know you from LinkedIn," a new client has said to me several times over the years.

• You are not required to demonstrate your capacity to network with individuals in your business.
• Why Having 10,000 LinkedIn connections demonstrates that you are well-connected. Being well-connected is one of the most vital skills of any professional, especially those aspiring to positions of authority.
• LinkedIn generates a lot of B2B leads.
• It is an efficient method of search engine optimization (SEO). Ranking on Google's first page might be difficult, but your LinkedIn page is usually simpler to rank on Google than your website.
• By exchanging views about business and profession with industry peers in your large network of contacts, you may ensure that you don't miss any relevant news, trend, or opportunity in your specialized field of activity.
• People frequently reach out to one of their direct LinkedIn contacts for an introduction, a kind word, or assistance in the professional sector.
• This increases your commercial viability and keeps your alternatives open in the event of a future job shift.
• With over 10,000 connections, more users will be notified when you submit a new post, and your status updates will earn high interaction on LinkedIn.
• Finally, I met some wonderful people on LinkedIn who have now become coworkers and excellent friends.

What has been your experience?

If you have discovered other benefits, please share YOUR experience in the comments section below.

Regards

Piyush Gupta