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How LinkedIn Made Me Money Within 2 Days!

by brianboyer
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It is almost 4am but I am still awake and wanted to share a little bit of motivating information for those of you who know what LinkedIn is. If you don't know what it is, then this may inspire you.

I have an account on LinkedIn that was neglected for quite some time but I recently decided to update it. My profile has a lot of connections (700+) and I thought it would be interesting to test out a marketing campaign.

So what I did was messaged all of my connections and told them about one of my websites, asking for advice, feedback, and help finding potential customers.

I waited about 24 hours and noticed I had about 50 messages in my inbox. About 5 of them were spam but all of the others were interested members who were willing to help spread the word about my website using their sources.

So I waited another 2 days and checked my Google Analytics reports for my website and noticed the traffic went up over 400% and I received multiple sales + Adsense earnings.

I am still receiving helpful messages and new leads within LinkedIn. So this is just a reminder to use all of your available social media websites and to make a lot of connections so that you can increase your website/product's popularity and earn money. Plus you never know who you may connect with on this website. You could find some great business partners, investors, advertisers, customers, or other useful people.

So stay positive, expand your opportunities, and try out LinkedIn if you haven't already!

- Time to make some money!
#days #linkedin #made #money
  • Profile picture of the author J Bold
    Nice share.

    And what kind of website did you show them? Was it related to business services or what was it?

    I'm going to hold up my hand and say I know I should use linkedin but I don't even have a profile on there, right now.

    I will make that one of my things to do for September, to get on Linkedin and see what I can do to get interest for my offline services.
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  • Profile picture of the author ragul96
    Thanks for the sharing your story. The product your referred was it your or CB? Can CPA offers work too? Thanks!
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    • Profile picture of the author brianboyer
      Originally Posted by ragul96 View Post

      Thanks for the sharing your story. The product your referred was it your or CB? Can CPA offers work too? Thanks!
      It was one of my own websites and products. I'm sure you could promote CB products too but I would suggest you give them a link to a landing page and explain what the product is and how it can help them.

      Originally Posted by redicelander View Post

      Nice share.

      And what kind of website did you show them? Was it related to business services or what was it?

      I'm going to hold up my hand and say I know I should use linkedin but I don't even have a profile on there, right now.

      I will make that one of my things to do for September, to get on Linkedin and see what I can do to get interest for my offline services.
      It was one of my websites promoting a line of products. It was not related to business at all which was kind of cool that I had success with it in LinkedIn.

      Sounds like a plan. Good luck!
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  • Profile picture of the author JeanneLynn
    How did you get so many contacts on Linkedn? That's awesome!
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    • Profile picture of the author HappyGayleen
      Originally Posted by JeanneLynn View Post

      How did you get so many contacts on Linkedn? That's awesome!
      Yes, how did you get so many contacts there?
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  • Profile picture of the author That Guy
    Wow your Linkedin contacts are really generous, must have build a great relationship with the 700.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Allard
    Thanks for sharing this. I have 2000+ connections on LinkedIn and haven't payed attention to it. Blasted out my link a couple times, didn't see much response so I ignored it. I'll have to give "asking for feedback" a try.

    For those of you who don't know how to get a lot of contacts on LinkedIn, look into LinkedIn Open Networking (also known as LION).
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  • Profile picture of the author blueonblue
    That is amazing. You should probably sell that as either a Warrior for hire offer or create a WSO explaining to people how to do it for themselves as people are so lazy these days they won't figure it out for themselves. We want someone to hold our hands every step of the way!
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    • Profile picture of the author brianboyer
      Originally Posted by JeanneLynn View Post

      How did you get so many contacts on Linkedn? That's awesome!
      Originally Posted by HappyGayleen View Post

      Yes, how did you get so many contacts there?
      I have been building a large list since I have had LinkedIn, made some great contacts, and I have also searched for a lot and just added people who looked like they could help. Almost anyone on there will accept your connection.

      Originally Posted by Dan Allard View Post

      Thanks for sharing this. I have 2000+ connections on LinkedIn and haven't payed attention to it. Blasted out my link a couple times, didn't see much response so I ignored it. I'll have to give "asking for feedback" a try.

      For those of you who don't know how to get a lot of contacts on LinkedIn, look into LinkedIn Open Networking (also known as LION).
      Yeah try actually sending messages to your connections. You are only allowed to send messages to 50 connections at a time so it takes a while but can really pay off in the end.

      Originally Posted by harlank44 View Post

      That is amazing. You should probably sell that as either a Warrior for hire offer or create a WSO explaining to people how to do it for themselves as people are so lazy these days they won't figure it out for themselves. We want someone to hold our hands every step of the way!
      Hmmm I have never thought of that but I may actually look into writing an e-book. Think it would be worth it?
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  • Profile picture of the author jonasgr
    Thanks for sharing this. I guess I should know that you could use LinkedIn for that purpose. I just haven't really decided to go that way yet, I am only using to look and sound professional

    I am actually a bit surprised about your response rate, but it is great to know that this is a way to gain traffic.
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    • Profile picture of the author brianboyer
      Originally Posted by DamenRabat View Post

      OP, those 700+ contacts... are tall of them in the same market segment or is it an eclectic mix of each and anyone?

      I am wondering about how targeted traffic would have to be.

      Thanks
      It is a mixture of a lot of different individuals from different markets. But the nice thing is that they each can help me out in unique ways, so variety is key. I am still receiving traffic and responses from these people. Plus I now have received 4 advertising offers for people who want to pay to advertise on my website.

      So it has been very effective.
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  • Profile picture of the author iamchrisgreen
    Hey Brian, this is great.

    I think that your LinkedIn list should be treated in the same way you would nurture your email list.

    If you bombard them all the time, they will get fed up with you.

    But ... if you deliver value, get involved in conversations, take part in groups etc... then you can (from time to time) call upon that list and ask them a question or send them to a site for feedback.
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