Today’s Author is Emma Snider Staff Writer from Hubspot.
You wouldn’t put outdated information or a picture from 20 years ago on your business card. So why do salespeople think it’s okay to allow their LinkedIn profiles (your virtual business card) to get musty?
Social selling isn’t just about monitoring social conversations and engaging with prospects on social networks. Equally important to social selling success is projecting the image of an informed industry resource who can help business leaders make smart decisions.
If you’re skeptical about the role of image in selling, consider the following statistic: According to LinkedIn, 90% of B2B buyers are more likely to engage with a salesperson viewed as a thought leader. With this in mind, if your social profiles are sparsely populated or woefully out of date, you’re going to have a tough time gaining trust.
Inspired to take action? The below infographic provides a section-by-section guide of how to revamp and optimize your LinkedIn profile for social selling. And if you’re short on time, not to worry — the HubSpot Sales blog is giving away 50 free LinkedIn profile makeovers during April. Click here to enter the contest, and discover how to increase your chances of winning (yes, you can improve your odds!).
Today’s Author is Emma Snider Staff Writer from Hubspot.