Comments on: How to Prospect for Links Using Social Media

By: Zeph Snapp

Zeph Snapp — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:17:50 +0000

In reply to Brian.

Hi Brian,
Thanks for reading!

As you say, you might have bitten off more than you can chew, but that is OK too! If you want to reach restaurant owners/operators, then LinkedIn is probably the best platform out there. I agree, G+ probably won’t do much for you.

Sharing on LinkedIn is actually super easy. If you reach out to me on social media, I’ll share a time hack with you that allows you to post in multiple groups at the same time (just don’t spam, OK?).

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:39:39 +0000

Great article Zeph. I’m with the previous guy, I’ve tried joining some groups on LinedIn, but have never contributed. That’s a big fail on my part. I sometimes think it’s too much time involved to do LinkedIn. But I may check back at LinkedIn to find people in the pizza niche. When it comes to pizza blogs, I think mine is one of the best, but it isn’t just for pizzeria owners(who I’d find on LinkedIn maybe), but it’s for consumers and people who want to be entertained with Pizza themed fun. So I may have bit off more than I needed by trying to be relevant to both groups (consumers and owners). As for G+, I’ve tried to find pizzerias on there using the service, but while so many people have profiles, they’re dead. No one uses G+ in the niche I’m in.

Thanks again for the info on LinkedIn. I needed it.

By: jimi ellis

jimi ellis — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:38:04 +0000

In reply to jimi ellis.

Ok thanks for your reply Zeph,
I will give it a go, every portal to share your message is worth looking into in more detail.
Jimi.

By: Zeph Snapp

Zeph Snapp — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:05:47 +0000

In reply to jimi ellis.

Hi Jimi,
Thanks for reading! We’ve found that links are tied very closely to social shares. If more people share your content, that you are more likely to get links. The LinkedIn technique is a way to share your great content with a wider audience, which if it is awesome, will result in links. We use Facebook as a way to come up with content ideas that people will actually want to read and share. If you have any other questions about the post or the techniques, please feel free to contact me, I’m always glad to help.

By: jimi ellis

jimi ellis — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:04:38 +0000

Good post and thanks for the reading Zeph, I don’t really understand LinkedIn though, to me it seems business orientated and having a niche’ product or business, i will have to get a grasp of it and follow your tips. Also confusing is the Facebook Ad promotion, it’s a bidding platform on how much your budget is? Not good if you have a low budget.
Thanks again,,, Jimi.