How not to use LinkedIn: Cold Calling and Emailing

Posted by mallton under Social Media
From http://www.thesocialmediahat.com 4012 days ago
Made Hot by: SimplySmallBiz on May 14, 2013 3:04 am

Social Media and Inbound Marketing are far more effective techniques for reaching business owners in need, and using social networks to facilitate cold calling is a tragic waste of opportunity.

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Written by lyceum
4004 days ago

Mike: Do you know about good sources on successful LinkedIn business and referral marketing cases?

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Written by mallton
4004 days ago

Not specifically, no.

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Written by BizRock
4005 days ago

Excellent advices how not to use LinkedIn!

Thank you for sharing! :)

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Written by lyceum
4005 days ago

Mike: Thanks for pointing out how NOT to use LinkedIn? Have you experienced many sleazy salespeople doing cold calling and blasting email messages via LinkedIn?

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Written by mallton
4005 days ago

Too many, which is what inspired the article.

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Written by Sian Phillips
4012 days ago

I completely agree with you - if I get a LinkedIn email from any of my connections trying to attract my business or sign up to an event then that puts me off them completely and I ignore. If it is someone who has taken the time to connect with me and develop a business or trust relationship with them I'm more likely to take notice. Thanks for sharing on Bizsugar.com

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Written by mallton
4011 days ago

Thanks Sian!

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