How To Earn From Linkedin

7 Ways to Make Money Online Using LinkedIn

Regardless of whether you’re looking to supplement your income or become completely self-sufficient, there are ways you can earn money online using LinkedIn. You just need to know where to look and what to do, which is what this article will help you with. Let’s get started!...

1) Create a profile on Linkedin

The first step in making money with LinkedIn is by having a profile. A great profile will increase your chances of being found by recruiters, which means more job opportunities for you. If you’re looking for an internship or a part-time job, for example, your profile can be used as a portfolio—showcasing relevant skills and experience. If you want to go freelance, create an account on Freelancer and pitch yourself as a service provider instead of selling services from your personal page. To get started with LinkedIn—regardless of what goal you have in mind—follow these steps

2) Connect with people who may be able to help you

Building your personal network of connections is one of the best ways to make money online. Think about it: Which potential employer or client would you rather work with, someone you already know or someone who is a complete stranger? The answer is obvious. That’s why you should focus on building your network, especially on sites like LinkedIn where so many professionals are looking for help finding jobs and growing their businesses. Your contacts—people in your own personal social graph—can serve as a valuable resource when you’re trying to find new clients or just need some inside intel that can help you succeed in your career.

3) Post an update at least once per week

Although you don’t need an update every day, be sure you have at least one per week. This will keep people interested in what you are doing and show them that they should be following your account. Don’t forget to remind your friends and followers that they can track what you post in their News Feed, even if they aren’t connected to you yet! It is important that your updates are interesting; people follow social media accounts because of a shared interest with the company or individual. If there is nothing that would make someone want to pay attention, then no one will read it. Even if people don’t like seeing daily updates from a person they follow, they usually make an exception for businesses.

4) Share content on your social media accounts

No, sharing doesn’t pay all that well—unless you have an insane number of followers. But even if your Twitter or Facebook account is small, you can earn some cash by doing what’s called influencer marketing. If a company has a product it wants to sell, it may hire a person who has many social media accounts (or just one extremely popular one) and reach out about sending free products in exchange for an honest review or post on Instagram or Twitter. You could also see if brands would be willing to send you items in exchange for mentions on your Instagram Story or SnapChat—using their hashtag, of course.

5) Write articles for publication on other sites

Publishing on other sites is one of those things that can be very easy in theory but difficult in practice. Everyone wants links back to their site, but not everyone has something useful or relevant to say. There are a few ways around that: One, publish on a topic you’re an expert on, and two, pay someone else with an established reputation for writing in your niche. This may sound like it runs afoul of Google’s rules regarding buying links but if you do it right and don’t manipulate anything...it can actually be pretty powerful!

6) Join groups that can help you network

Joining relevant groups on LinkedIn is a great way to make new contacts and stay in touch with old ones. Some users report making new industry connections through these groups, while others use them to reconnect with friends they haven't seen in years. Whatever your reason for joining, don't expect things to happen right away. Once you join a group, it's your job to participate. Reach out to people; ask questions or just add your two cents when appropriate. Over time, you'll see results from being involved in these networks -- many of which can also help you position yourself as an authority figure in your field and give you insights into how people like you are growing their own careers.

7) Try out Sponsored InMail messages

If you’re lucky enough to be in a high-demand industry, such as healthcare or finance, consider testing out sponsored InMail messages. With Sponsored InMail messages, you can pay LinkedIn to send a message directly into a user’s inbox. While paid messages aren’t for everyone (you want your messaging to be relevant and engaging), there are some instances where these types of ads can drive up conversion rates and lead volume.