Improve Search Engine Optimization With LinkedIn

by | Apr 30, 2010 | search engine optimization advice | 33 comments

LinkedInlinkedin has already been proven and tested to boost search engine optimization.

This is the reason why a lot of people are now using this social media marketing networking tool.

LinkedIn is now used by many not only to find jobs but also in hiring somebody or a company. Know how to optimize your use of LinkedIn to be able to help you be found by people and thus make your product or service known resulting to more sales.

Here are important links I found regarding useful tips and techniques on how to improve search engine optimization with your LinkedIn profile. They are worth investigating.

How to Get Most Out of LinkedIn? by ProgrammerWorld.net

http://faq.programmerworld.net/misc/get-most-out-of-linkedin.htm

Ten Tips to Use LinkedIn for SEO by Abacin Forum

http://forum.abacin.com/post/4034/Ten-Tips-to-Use-LinkedIn-for-SEO

Leverage the Power of LinkedIn to Improve your Google Ranking by LuisoLivo.com

http://www.luisolivo.com/leverage-the-power-of-linkedin-to-improve-your-google-ranking

LinkedIn Tips and Tweaks: Do More with your LinkedIn Account by Labnol.org

http://www.labnol.org/internet/tools/linkedin-tips-tricks-tweaks-do-more-linkedin-profile/3158/

How LinkedIn can help you Get Higher Search Engine Rankings by SecuritySelling.com

http://securityselling.com/blog/2009/10/09/how-linkedin-can-help-you-get-higher-search-engine-rankings/

10 LinkedIn Tips to Optimize Your Profile by SEOptimise.com

http://www.seoptimise.com/blog/2009/09/10-tips-to-optimise-your-linkedin-profile.html

10 LinkedIn Tips to Grow Your Business by Simple Web Toolbox

http://www.simplewebtoolbox.com/10-linkedin-tips-to-grow-your-business/

How do you use LinkedIn? Please share your ideas in the comments below.

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33 Comments

  1. Biodun
    Biodun on April 30, 2010 at 11:49 am

    Useful resources shared, LinkedIn’s a great tool and the connections you make through LinkedIn are generally of a higher value due to its professional nature.
    .-= Biodun @ Web hosting blog´s last blog ..SEO & Site Promotion – Old Media Still Alive =-.

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  2. Jen
    Jen on April 30, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    This is really handy. I have a Linked In profile, but am never quite sure how to use it so just leave it ticking along, and hope for the best! I’m alwasy quite surprised how many people use it, so it’s good to know how we can optimise our SEO through the tool – thanks!

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  4. Dennis Edell
    Dennis Edell on May 1, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    Excellent links, thanks much for them!

    Building on Biodun’s comment, that’s one thing users need to know going in. Linkedin is NOT Facebook/MySpace or any of the others; it is professional. Period.
    .-= Dennis Edell @ Direct Sales Marketing´s last blog ..Comment Contest April – – Winners! =-.

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  5. Dennis Edell
    Dennis Edell on May 1, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    Tweeted and sent to a friend via email…she’s real involved on LinkedIn.
    .-= Dennis Edell @ Direct Sales Marketing´s last blog ..Theme Customization 5- New Pages, Tabs, and More! =-.

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  6. Duia Chi
    Duia Chi on May 2, 2010 at 7:23 am

    I don’t think LinkedIn is helpful to improve search engine ranking. LinkedIn is just a Wev 2.0 site and we can’t gain high-quality backlinks there.
    .-= Duia Chi´s last blog ..Search Engine Marketing Strategies of 2010 =-.

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  7. pams
    pams on May 3, 2010 at 12:27 pm

    Launching a new sites needs a lot of searches on the best plugins to introduce for the sites success.Having done reading some pages posted on this site gives me the rightful decision to make.Thank you for the golden ideas imparted.This really helps me a lot.

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  8. Jamie
    Jamie on May 4, 2010 at 4:07 am

    Interesting. I have a LinkedIn profile which I’ve hardly ever used. Think it’s time for me to look into things a bit further. Thanks for sharing this.

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  9. Murlu
    Murlu on May 4, 2010 at 4:20 am

    Thanks for sharing this list.

    I set up a LinkedIn account a while back but haven’t had the time to truly be active on it. Now that I’m beginning to network with other professionals, it would be great to have all the information in one place.
    .-= Murlu´s last blog ..15 WordPress Plugins To Install On A New Blog =-.

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    • Andrew
      Andrew on May 5, 2010 at 9:39 am

      Murlu,

      I hope the links can help.

      Andrew

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  10. Colleen
    Colleen on May 5, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    Very good list. I’ve emailed this one to myself to spend some time on the links.
    .-= Colleen´s last blog ..Tri Cities Has Lowest Cost of Living in the State =-.

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  11. Luqman
    Luqman on May 6, 2010 at 8:42 pm

    What I like about LinkedIn, is that it connects you to your contacts and helps you exchange knowledge, ideas, and opportunities with a broader network of professionals. It is a great tools to improve your search engine ranking…

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  12. Spyros
    Spyros on May 7, 2010 at 12:38 am

    I haven’t really thought of using linkedin for that. It’s a good suggestion, i’ll take a closer look.
    .-= Spyros´s last blog ..Are You a Non Native English Speaker ? Here Are 6 Tips to Write Better Blog Posts =-.

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  13. Tom
    Tom on May 8, 2010 at 7:53 pm

    I read this post a couple of days ago and it prompted me to put some effort into my LI page. Not that it was neglected before, but I could have done more with it. I’m still working on it, but the first thing I did was asking for recommendations from my closer contacts. Well, not the ones which I met once at a conference, but those I have worked with in any capacity, especially previous clients. In two days I got more than five recommendations, mostly from previous clients, who spoke very highly of my company’s work. I would highly recommend revisiting this issue once in a great while. Especially if you are done with a project, don’t be shy. Just don’t forget to return the favor. Writing recommendations is more important than receiving them.
    Thanks for the great ideas, and for prompting me to look at my LI page.
    .-= Tom´s last blog ..Rosa Parks Is Not Done Teaching Us =-.

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      • Tom
        Tom on May 10, 2010 at 10:41 pm

        And just a little update.
        The first business day I was done with all the updates to LinkedIn, I got a consulting offer. Actually, this is the first time to get a direct offer. LinkedIn is directly responsible for much of my business, but it mostly helped me seek out opportunities. Today, it was the other way around.
        I can highly recommend putting all the info you have into LinkedIn, you never know.
        .-= Tom´s last blog ..Rosa Parks Is Not Done Teaching Us =-.

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  14. Suzanne Franco
    Suzanne Franco on May 10, 2010 at 6:53 pm

    Well … LinkedIn is on my very long “to do” list LOL I have an account but haven’t spent the time needed to fully understand the site and don’t know how to use it properly. I too have bookmarked this post so when I’m ready I’ll have it. *SmiLes* Suzanne
    .-= Suzanne Franco@Fitness at 40´s last blog ..How I Got My BikiniAfter40.com Site Started =-.

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  15. Alex
    Alex on May 11, 2010 at 1:07 pm

    Haven’t used LinkedIn up till now but this all sounds like I should give it a serious try!

    Love the article about the ten SEO tips for LinkedIn. So gotta go and set up the best seo LinkedIn profile of all time.

    Thanks for the recommendation!
    .-= Alex@Zahnaufheller´s last blog ..Braun Oral-B Sonic Complete DLX – Testbericht =-.

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  16. Patricia
    Patricia on August 23, 2010 at 9:18 am

    Wow learning heaps going thru all your older posts Andrew. Still very relevant and everyone seems to be talking LinkedIn at the moment so I have bookmarked to read later.
    Patricia Perth Australia

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  17. Ethnobotanicals
    Ethnobotanicals on February 28, 2011 at 6:42 am

    Hmm, I hadn’t thought about using my LinkedIn profile as a target. Thanks for the idea

    Cheers,
    Phil

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    • Andrew
      Andrew on February 28, 2011 at 4:11 pm

      Phil,

      You are welcome – I hope it helps.

      Andrew

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  18. Dr. Robert Doebler
    Dr. Robert Doebler on August 19, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    Thanks for providing this great list. I’m trying to expand my social media marketing strategy and linkedin is top of my list. Thank you once again.

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