LinkedIn Groups: Changes you Need to Know

LinkedIn GroupsChanges you Need to Know

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All Groups are "Members Only"

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Private "Conversations"for all Groups

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New Classifications"Standard" &"Unlisted"

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Standard Groups

•Searchable•Members can invite or approve new members

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Unlisted Groups

•Not searchable•"Invitation Only" from manager or owner

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No More Sub-Groups

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Promotions Tab: Gone

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Member Content is Instantly Posted

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Group Managers still have some control over content

"so don't be unruly"

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LinkedIn will be Filtering Content For Groups

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New: Post images in Conversations

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New: @Mentions

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New: Mobile App

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New: Group Highlights & Email Digests

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TIP: Use the same etiquette in Groups that you always have!

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What's your Group Strategy?•Thought Leadership > Post Content > Become Known ?•Networking > Bring value > Build relationships ?•Continuous Learning ?

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Sandra LongPost Road ConsultingWestport CT USA

@SandraGLong