If you need any assistance with LinkedIn, customer service is available via email and Twitter. Alternatively, your question could also be posted on their help page.
Create a ticket to connect with a LinkedIn representative directly, but please be aware it may take several days before receiving a response.
Contacting LinkedIn
If you’re experiencing issues with LinkedIn, there are several ways you can contact the company for assistance. Use their help center, call their support number, or connect through social media – if no response comes back right away try trying later or finding an alternate means of communication.
LinkedIn provides users with a help center, while their Twitter page features tweets from company representatives answering common inquiries. You can also send direct messages through Twitter; however, please be aware that messages won’t always be answered in real-time; patience should be exercised if experiencing issues with LinkedIn; provide as much detail as possible regarding your issue for optimal resolution.
LinkedIn does not provide customer support by phone; to receive assistance you must visit either their help center or use their online chat feature. Any website offering to provide a customer support number at an additional fee should be taken with caution as they could be scams.
LinkedIn is passionate about accessibility and has developed a range of articles to aid those with accessibility needs in navigating the site. You can access them by clicking on the “Accessibility” link at the bottom of the LinkedIn homepage – these resources can also be beneficial to those using screen readers to access LinkedIn.
If you are having issues with LinkedIn, the best way to access customer service is via their online help center. Here you will find plenty of helpful information regarding how best to utilize LinkedIn while being easy to navigate – plus answers for any general inquiries that arise.
LinkedIn’s help center is free to use and their representatives are highly knowledgeable. Once your ticket has been received, an automated email will confirm its receipt – however, it could take days before someone replies – you can always check its status by visiting your profile page.
Creating a Connection Request
Sending a LinkedIn connection request offers its recipient the chance to view your profile. Including a personalized message gives them an idea of who you are and why you wish to connect. Also, creating such a message increases the odds that their request will be accepted.
Crafting a LinkedIn connection request takes research and careful thought. Knowing your target audience, and their interests, as well as gaining a solid grasp on your ideal customer profile or buyer persona is key for crafting messages that resonate with the target audience while offering real value.
Though it might be tempting, sending a generic connection request probably won’t work out in your favor. People are wary of connections made by individuals who do not take the time to personalize their messages. If using generic messaging instead of personal ones, make sure that it clearly states you share something in common with each person you contact.
Be truthful when making LinkedIn connection requests. Misleading information or using false names could damage your credibility with potential business partners. Also, avoid including messages that suggest that you’re seeking employment or selling products/services directly in them.
When you’re ready to connect, navigate directly to their LinkedIn page and click “Connect”. When writing a personal message on LinkedIn – remember this is a professional networking site, not an online journal or photo album; your message should be informative yet informal enough for professional networking purposes.
After you have composed your LinkedIn connection request, it is advisable to proofread it for grammar and spelling mistakes. While minor typos are acceptable, too many errors might cause the recipient to skip over your message altogether. An effective way of checking errors is running it through OSlash spell-checker which will highlight any misspelled or incorrect words; then don’t forget a friendly signoff such as Best Regards, Talk Soon, or Cheers as part of the message.
Creating a Message
Messaging on LinkedIn can be an excellent way to connect with your connections; however, sending one out to people you don’t know can be more of a challenge. To start sending messages to someone unfamiliar, go directly to their profile page and click the message button located at the top. If connected with them already, this will open a conversation window; otherwise, it will take you directly into InMail.
When trying to reach out to new contacts, ensure your message is clear and direct. Vague or incoherent text often gets ignored without consideration, while effective messages offer something valuable – whether that be an article of interest or business opportunities.
The first step to creating a message is introducing yourself. State who you are and how you know them to give the recipient an idea of how best to respond; also mention any shared interests that will build stronger connections between both of you.
LinkedIn Group Pages provide another method of communicating with LinkedIn connections and finding like-minded professionals within your industry and passions. Forming groups around niche topics will expand your network while promoting your brand.
LinkedIn stands apart from other social media platforms by enabling you to message anyone whom you’re connected with for free, including 1st-degree connections and fellow group members. In addition, paid services allow users to message 2nd-degree connections (people connected through friends of those already in your network). To send a message directly, follow these steps:
Creating an Article
Writing articles with LinkedIn is an effective way to build brand recognition for your company, products, and services while building credibility as an expert within your industry. Article creation may take some planning ahead, but LinkedIn offers tools that make the process quicker and simpler than ever.
When beginning a new article, one of the first steps should be uploading a cover image. This will appear next to your headline and draw readers’ attention. Ideally, use either your own photo or source royalty-free images from a website like Unsplash for this step; just be sure that whatever image you use reflects both your brand identity and the topic of the post!
Your articles can include photos, videos, and slides for you to upload and embed into them. Furthermore, you have control over who can comment and who will see your published post when published. When finished editing and making it live, simply click the “Publish” button!
Once your article is created, it will appear as an update on your profile and can be shared as a link in other updates and posts – it could even appear on Showcase Pages or Company Pages as long as an administrator approves. Good writing alone won’t do; formatting an engaging piece also plays an essential role.
An effective call to action is key to any article. This could take the form of asking readers a question, soliciting feedback, linking back to your company website or podcast, or encouraging people to share your article further with their social network – thus expanding its reach even more.
Make sure that the article includes a link back to your blog; this will enable readers to continue the dialogue, increasing both its views and possibly driving additional traffic back to your site.
