LinkedIn For Dummies. Joel Elad

groups, or any other indicated section. As you add sections, the profile preview on the left side of the page is updated and your changes are saved automatically.

      5 Click the LinkedIn icon in the top-left corner to return to your LinkedIn home page and go about your business.

      FIGURE 3-17: Decide what to add to your public profile.

Do you want to promote your LinkedIn profile on other websites, such as a blog, social network, or personal website? You can create a special clickable LinkedIn icon (called a public profile badge) and add it to a website to direct people to your public LinkedIn profile. Just scroll down past the Save button, click the Create a Badge link below the Your Public Profile Badge section, and follow the instructions. This process is covered in depth in Chapter 12.

Part 2

      Finding Others and Getting Connected

IN THIS PART …

      Search LinkedIn far and wide for people, groups, or companies.

      Grow your network using the LinkedIn built-in tools.

      Keep track of your existing network with LinkedIn Messages and expand your network with InMail.

      Interact and share knowledge with your LinkedIn network.

      Give and receive skills endorsements.