Why LinkedIn Matters, here are the Social Media Stats! Savvy Networkers (9 million+) have the most connections (61 on average) and are more likely than other segments to use LinkedIn for a wide variety of purposes other than job searching. They have the second highest average personal income ($93,500) and may often have the word “Consultant” in their job description. Communication: Senior Executives” (est. 8.4 million) are somewhat less tech savvy and are using LinkedIn to connect to their existing corporate networks. They have power jobs which they are quite content with, and are likely to have been invited by a colleague and then realized how many key contacts were on the site and started building connections. Senior Executives have the highest average personal income ($104,000) and have titles such as Owner, Partner, Executive, or Associate. 6.6 million users are likely to have received numerous requests from friends and co-workers before deciding to join. They are somewhat less tech savvy and are careful in how they use LinkedIn, tending to connect only to close friends and colleagues and have the fewest number of connections). These people have the lowest average personal income ($88,000) and have titles such as Teacher, Medical Professional, Lawyer, or the word “Account” or “Assistant” in their job description. 6.1 million users may be working, but are open and looking for other job options often on CareerBuilder.com, perhaps in part because they have the lowest average personal income ($87,500). They are fairly tech savvy and use SNS for both corporate and personal interests. Most users connect to people they know, including those they’ve met only over the phone. Users like the professional and business oriented look and feel of LinkedIn compared to other SNS. Users tend to be more senior (56% are “individual contributors”, 16% are management level, and 28% are director/VP level or above)The majority (66%) are decision makers or have influence in the purchase decisions at their companies (decision makers also tend to be more active on LinkedIn). And perhaps most interestingly, the greater the number of connections the greater the likelihood of higher personal income - those with personal incomes between $200K-$350K were seven times more likely than others to have over 150 connections! According to Nielsen, LinkedIn grew a whopping 319 percent since last year (2007). This could be a direct result of the growth of social media networking sites into demographics that traditionally stay away from social networking. These stats come from http://socialmediastatistics.wikidot.com/linkedin. What it tells me is that LinkedIn is the place where alot of business can begin. You will want to position yourself on LinkedIn and grow you network it could be the most advantageous move you can make right now. Is your business positioned to profit from Social Media? If you found this helpful, make sure to get my FREE Social Media White Paper & Personal Consultation if you like on How Businesses Are Leveraging New Internet Marketing Platforms Like Video, Social Media and Mobile to Acquire Customers and Build a Supportive Community and Tribe. How to Optimize Search Engine Results Engage Prospects and Customers on Their Turf (Social Media Networks) Mobile Marketing Strategy – Easy Affordable NOW! Automatic Follow-up System and Blueprint To get my FREE White Paper Just go to our website Or Text your name and email address to: 386-643-4414 So Do it Now and watch the Mobile Magic! social media consulting
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