Publications: Another New Section on LinkedIn

If you check out your own profile on LinkedIn, you'll see: New: Add sections to reflect achievements and experiences on your profile.



One of these sections is "Publications."

At first I considered using this area for my books that are available on Amazon, although these books are currently featured on my LinkedIn profile using the Amazon application.

Then I realized that the Amazon application is better for my books, which are not connected to social media marketing and whose book covers are prominently displayed in this application.

Instead I used the "Publications" section for my three social media ebooks. Then I moved "Publications" higher on my profile that where it originally appeared.

Now the "Publications" section is immediately below the "Summary" section on my LinkedIn profile (see www.linkedin.com/in/phylliszimblermiller and then scroll to bottom of profile and click on "view full profile.").

Yet I have to admit that at LinkedIn, as well as many other social media sites, it sometimes takes a new pair of eyes to recognize new opportunities on the site.

I was working with client Kathy Rosenblatt on setting up an effective LinkedIn profile for her new personal chef business in Los Angeles (see www.linkedin.com/in/kathyrosenblatt) when she pointed out the "Publications" opportunity to me.

And this is one of the things I love best about social media – the ability to share information no matter how experienced the people involved may be.



Bonus: For those of you who want to read a heartwarming story about social media, read Dan Simon's CNN story "Military families call Facebook a blessing."

With 2011 days away – I hope that, whether you're part of a military family or not, you are taking advantage of the blessings of global social media.

P.S. And if you need help with an effective LinkedIn profile and effective LinkedIn relationship strategies, see our Miller Mosaic LinkedIn Professional Setup."

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Phyllis Zimbler Miller (@ZimblerMiller on Twitter) and her social media marketing company partner Yael K. Miller (@MillerMosaicLLC on Twitter) work with clients to effectively use social media to attract their target markets.

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