1. Presentation by: Bill Lage, Marketing Technology Manager RE/MAX North Central October 11, 2010 2:00pm – 2:30pm

2. Bill Lage blage@remax-nc.net 952-897-0447 ext. 409 http://www.facebook.com/BillLage http://twitter.com/BillatREMAX http://www.facebook.com/REMAXNorthCentral http://youtube.com/remaxnorthcentral http://www.SoldSignBlog.com These slides are available at http://www.soldsignblog.com/webinars/ http://www.soldsignblog.com/webinars/

3. 1. What is LinkedIN? 2. Why should I even bother with LinkedIN? 3. 10 Important things to know about LinkedIN 4. Questions and Answers

4. http://press.linkedin.com/about

5. Why Should I even bother with LinkedIN? - Important to be found. If you Google your name, chances are your LinkedIN profile will be in the top 10 results. - Think of it as Networking. There are a ton of networking groups. LinkedIN is this all online! - Great way to get social proof via recommendations!

6. 10 Things to Know 1. Complete your Profile 100%. It takes time and use your keywords through out! 2. You can add YouTube videos in your profile and have them autoplay. 3. It is an online resume. Be sure to put your work experience and reconnect with current and previous coworkers.

7. 10 Things to Know – cont. 4. Headline is more than just a title. Add what you do, who you do it for and why you do it. 5. Best way to get recommendations is to GIVE THEM! 6. You can export your contact list from LinkedIN! 7. Groups are powerful. Join ones that are large and in your niche. You can message other members in the group and network with them! 8. Think about tapping into other networks and create an active group!

8. 10 Things to Know – cont. 9. Groups. Keep them active by participating and giving weekly communications. Setup a welcome message in the group with a strong call to action! 10. Use the weblinks for keyword links. Point them to your websites and use keywords you want to be found for.

9. 1. What is LinkedIN? 2. Why should I even bother with it? 3. 10 Important things to know about LinkedIN 4. Questions and Answers

10. Bill Lage blage@remax-nc.net 952-897-0447 ext. 409 http://www.facebook.com/BillLage http://twitter.com/BillatREMAX http://www.facebook.com/REMAXNorthCentral http://youtube.com/remaxnorthcentral http://www.SoldSignBlog.com These slides are available at http://www.soldsignblog.com/webinars/ http://www.soldsignblog.com/webinars/