I have a Linkedin account but have to admit that I’ve never really used it properly – mainly because I don’t really operate in the corporate world. I think I could make a lot more of it though, and just read some advice for site users which I think could bear fruit over the long haul.. Here it is in a nutshell:

1. Send thank you notes to everyone you connect with.
2. Connect with those you might do business with in the future – not just people you already work with.
3. Commit to connecting with one new person a day.
4. Share content regularly.
5. Comment on other peoples content.

Worth a try? There’s not a lot to lose.