LinkedIn’s “Prolifics,” The Advantages of What They Do
You may have noticed a couple of folks on LinkedIn that just seem to be all over the place when it comes to the question and answer forum. If you actually take the time to check the “Experts Tab” within the question and answer section of the Q&A you will find this folks at the top of the list. They typically answer over 200 questions each week.
It may also have become apparent to you that most of there answers are short and sweet. That is not to say they aren’t valid or good answers, but just to say they probably aren’t going to be the most valuable answers for the person looking to really understand the question.
This strategy has a very useful purpose, it promotes visibility. One of the keys to success on LinkedIn is visibility. The more you are seen and known, the more chances you will catch the eye of someone who can use what you do.
By answering hundreds of questions each week you certainly increase the number of people that will recognize your name and possibly via the mini header that sits next to Q&A posts what you do.
The down side of this strategy is that you don’t do as effective a job at providing value to others or developing and showing your expertise. However, if you give great answers in the Q&A those answers become physical evidence of your expertise.
This is the one facet of LinkedIn that makes a LinkedIn profile so much more powerful than a resume; you can show your expertise.
Finally, don’t discount the value of getting yourself seen. Possibly the best way to apply this strategy is to answer lots of questions with short answers but go into more depth on those within your areas of expertise.
From Flyn
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