Let the good how-to information keep flowing for those of you who want to upload your video links to LinkedIn. Kelsey Foster’s prior post has been quite popular and much appreciated.
Today, I share another guest post from Sven Mogelgaard of Byte Slaves Inc. And, I worked through his first video placement instructions and quickly added two of my newest videos to my profile page in less than five minutes. You can too. Take it away Sven, and thank you.
Inserting and Displaying Video On Your LinkedIn Profile Page
There are three ways to display video on your LinkedIn profile page. Each has its pros and cons. Let’s look at the easiest way first.
LinkedIn allows you to post three URLs in your Profile box under Websites. If you haven’t used all three it’s very simple to add video from any site that allows you to share video with a URL (YouTube, SlideShare, etc).
1. Log in to your account and select Edit Profile
2. In the light blue box with your profile information click on Edit next to Websites
3. You will see a page entitled Additional Information
4. Click the drop down menu for any of the three Websites and select Other
5. You will be given the option to enter a description of your link – describe your video here (e.g. My Video or Meet Me)
6. Paste the URL that links to your video into the URL field
7. Click Save
That’s all there is to it. Now the link shows up in your profile box and visitors can click a link to view your video, and the video opens in a separate window. Easy squeezy! But what if you have used up all your Websites or want to post video in another format?
The other two methods involve adding Applications to your profile. To add an application to your profile:
1. On the Edit Profile page, scroll down to the Applications section and select Add an application
2. Choose the application you wish to install (in this case Box.net or Creative Portfolio Display)
3. Follow the instructions to set up a new account for your profile (you can use an existing account if you have one, but they’re free and you can devote these to LinkedIn exclusively)
4. Upload the video you wish to display.
Box.net does impose file size restrictions on its free accounts. There is no video player application associated with Box.net, so the visitor must have a compatible program with which to view your production.
Creative Portfolio Display is the most elegant – and most complex – option for adding video. Once you have installed the app and set up your Behance account you are presented with a wizard that takes you through the process of displaying your video or other media. There are several steps and you’ll need to have some graphics, keywords, descriptions and tags ready to enter. Once this is done, however, your video is published to your LinkedIn profile page. You can post multiple projects and visitors can view them without ever leaving your profile. You can manage what visitors see and your account setting (for the most part) from within LinkedIn.
Last week, while attending the SHINE Discover Your True Wealth Conference in Las Vegas, hosted by Ali Brown, one of the speakers said that LinkedIn now allows you to post videos to your profile. Since there is always something new to learn, I asked my Facebook community how exactly to do that, step by step. Kelsey Foster, founder of Click Studios Group, replied. If you have been stumped about how to add video to YOUR LinkedIn profile, this guest post shows you the steps to get the mission accomplished.
And, I followed these steps myself, and my newest video is now posted to my LinkedIn profile. Just click here and scroll to the bottom of the profile to see the magic that manifests during the Bye-Bye Boring Bio Action Workshop, and you’ll see it there.
If I can do this, you can, too. Take it away Kelsey.
How to Add Video to Your LinkedIn Profile – Step by Step
By Kelsey Foster
LinkedIn has come a long way over the last five years. And in the last year, they’ve gone to great lengths to provide options you can use to make your profile stand out from the crowd. You can have your Twitter feed directly into your profile by adding the Twitter app, you can collaborate on documents by using the Projects & Teamspaces app, and you can have your WordPress blog seamlessly link up using the (you guessed it) WordPress app. So when Nancy posed the question about how to add video to your profile, I went to my LinkedIn profile and expected to see a YouTube app. But no such luck!
However…with a little Google help, I found out a way that you can add video to your LinkedIn profile. Actually, there are two ways to do it – you can either add the Google Presentations app or the SlideShare app to your profile. I looked at both ways and it appears that using Google Presentations might be the easier way to do it, so I’ll provide the steps here. If you prefer using SlideShare, you can Google “add video LinkedIn slideshare” and find some step-by-step guides.
This process involves YouTube, Google Presentations, and Google Docs in addition to LinkedIn. The first step is to make sure you have a Google Docs account. You start with a Gmail address, if you don’t have one currently they are a snap to set up. Once you have your Gmail set up, go into your Account to find Google Docs, just so you know what it looks like. Stay logged into your Gmail/Google account.
Alrighty…here we go!
1. Log into your LinkedIn account. Go to your profile and find the yellow bar that allows you to add new sections to your profile.
2. Scroll through the list and select Google Presentations. Add the application and a new window will open up to begin uploading content.
3. If you already have a PowerPoint presentation that had video in it, you can click to upload it. If you don’t, select Create a Presentation. The Google Docs window will open.
4. Click Create New>Presentation.
5. Click Insert > Video from the top nav options. Note: your video must already be uploaded to YouTube.
6. Search the YouTube pop-up window for your video. Once selected, it pops right into your presentation. I recommend deleting the text example boxes that are auto-populated in your presentation. Scale the video player to fill the entire slide area. To do this, click one corner of your video and hold down the Shift key and drag the player box to make it bigger.
7. Name your presentation.
8. Click File > Save and Close.
9. Go back to your LinkedIn window and refresh your browser. Your newly created presentation should appear now as an option to select in your Google Presentation. Select it and it is now in your profile! Note – the app lets you feature one presentation at a time on your LinkedIn profile.
Go forth and post your best video to YOUR LinkedIn profile. If you get into trouble, post your question to this blog, and I’ll gladly answer it.
Kelsey Foster is the founder and owner of Click Studios Group. She is an award-winning graphic designer and former marketing director. The mission at Click is to help businesses create strategic online marketing efforts that tie-in with their overall marketing objectives. We create custom social media presences (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn), provide editorial calendars for ongoing content and engagement, and can start by assessing your current situation and giving you an online marketing roadmap to maximize your success. ‘Like’ our Facebook page to receive free Click Tips!
What does Friday, November 12 look like for you? If you are ready to get inspired about YOU and YOUR STORY, check out this quick video so you get a visual “taste” of what I have brewing to guide you to stand out and shine with your rock star bio leading the way.
There is drama, intrigue, music and more. Brad Tollefson of VLST Media created this video, and I think he is amazing. We met at a Biznik event, and what a gift that was for both of us — and for you. He does GREAT work.
If you would like to join me for this Friday’s workshop, here is the link to sign up.
Viva Visibility Blogger Nancy Marmolejo debuted the first of four videos today to guide heart and soul driven business owners to find their sweet spot. Tune in and get the the heart of your message so you can be in even better position to invite more of the right engagements. Nancy is hosting the I Heart My Biz event in Anaheim on December 2-4, 2010. I’ll be there and would love to meet up with you face-to-face. Nancy M. will have more to say about that event in future webisodes, so stay tuned.
And in other useful and client-attracting video news, don’t miss the third is a series of videos from Master of Enrollment Coach Bill Baren. I am a graduate of Bill’s “Master of Enrollment” teleseminar training, and the lessons I learned and the specific support materials he provided within this training have been decisive in changing things far for the better in my business this year. That is why I want you to know about his program and benefit from it. I sure have.
By the way, have you noticed how powerful and prevalent video content has fast become in today’s Internet age? I have read that video will represent 91% of all web traffic by the year 2014. Thought leaders like Nancy Marmolejo and Bill Baren are earlier to get on this bandwagon than others. Clearly, video offers them the opportunity to leverage their content over much wider audiences, and that is a beautiful and very powerful thing.
Before you jump on the video bandwagon, make sure you take heed of the steps James Roche spoke about in our teleclass last night about the Entrepreneur’s Journey. (The audio file from that event is available in the prior blog post.) Specifically, make sure you have a specific strategy in place before you chase the next shiny bright object. We all have to make every move we make count for something special. Starting with the right strategy is always a good place to begin.
Have you seen this new video training series from Master of Enrollment Coach Bill Baren on how to enroll more clients? A new video was just added, and it’s even more packed with helpful client-enrolling tips than the last one! In these new free training videos, Bill shares some of his top strategies and how-to advice on how you can convert potential clients into paying clients while being your authentic self — without feeling pushy or sales-y.
Just imagine… What if you were able to convert 80% of your potential clients into paying clients? And attract the kind of clients you really want to work with! That’s exactly what Bill would like to show you how to do. Take him up on his invitation and watch the new video.
Bill is a highly successful business coach with a waiting list of people to become clients. You’ll be able to listen in as he shares some of his best strategies and secrets to authentically enrolling more high-paying clients in these ground-breaking videos. Watch this new free video training and you’ll learn:
● 3 methods you can use during conversations with potential clients that can DOUBLE the number of people who hire you – without being pushy or sales-y
● How to overcome the biggest paralyzing fear which may be stopping you from getting clients. (Bill will guide you through a powerful “mindset shift” so you can feel a lot more comfortable asking potential clients for your fees)
● How to turn the dreaded response of “I can’t afford it” or “I have to talk to my spouse” into the perfect opportunity for you to land a new client
● Have you ever had someone say “Yes” to your high-value services, only to change their mind a few days later? You’ll learn a simple step-by-step process to ensure that a new client stays on board and excited – no more mind-changing!
● A proven 5-step system for making money and enrolling new clients through speaking engagements and teleseminars. (And if you’ve never done a speaking engagement or teleseminar before, this will make it surprisingly easy for you to get started)
This training also includes an unedited recording of a consultation where he landed a $1,300/month client, so you can learn his formula for a successful enrollment consultation. If you want to have high-value clients of your own, check out this amazing resource. I could go on and on, but suffice it to say, go ahead and access this training right here. Enjoy!
Earlier this year, I met Master of Enrollment Coach Bill Baren at an Info Guru Summit in San Francisco, CA hosted by Action Plan Marketing Founder Robert Middleton. After spending the weekend getting to know him, learning about his client-conversion methods during a teleseminar I hosted, and taking his “Master of Enrollment” program myself, I am absolutely convinced of the value he delivers and am experiencing meaningful revenue growth in my business as a result.
That’s why I know you will enjoy tuning into his new video series so you can benefit, too. It’s complimentary to view the videos, and what you do with the information he shares will be priceless beyond measure, provided you act on what you learn. This I know for sure because I have practiced every lesson and felt the impact in my business. I would wish the same for you.
As Bill says, when you’re talking with potential clients, how many times have you heard them say…“This all sounds really great but I can’t afford it right now. Let me think about it…” How frustrating! So many things can go wrong during a consultation with a potential client. The good news is that there ARE effective ways to have one-on-one conversations that turn potential clients into paying clients excited to work with you.
Bill Baren has created a free video training series that will open your eyes to new strategies and tactics for having potential clients enthusiastically say YES! to your services. All of this in a way that feels authentic and takes away the feeling of being pushy. It’s called “How To Enroll New High-Paying Clients Without Doing Any ‘Selling.” Watch this free video training here.
In this content-rich video training you’ll learn:
● 3 methods you can use during conversations with potential clients that can DOUBLE the number of people who hire you – without being pushy or sales-y
● How to overcome the biggest paralyzing fear which may be stopping you from getting clients. (Bill will guide you through a powerful “mindset shift” so you can feel a lot more comfortable asking potential clients for your fees)
● How to turn the dreaded response of “I can’t afford it” or “I have to talk to my spouse” into the perfect opportunity for you to land a new client
● Have you ever had someone say “Yes” to your high-value services, only to change their mind a few days later? You’ll learn a simple step-by-step process to ensure that a new client stays on board and excited – no more mind-changing!
● A proven 5-step system for making money and enrolling new clients through speaking engagements and teleseminars. (And if you’ve never done a speaking engagement or teleseminar before, this will make it surprisingly easy for you to get started)
You’ll even get to listen to a unedited recording of a consultation where he landed a $1,300/month client, so you can learn his formula for a successful enrollment consultation. If you want to have high-value clients of your own, check out this amazing resource at this link.
Bill has many powerful secrets he’s personally used in his own business that he will reveal in this special series of videos. And, he knows what he’s talking about. Bill reports that 80% of the potential clients he talks to say YES to hiring him as a coach. (And by the way, this is for high-value coaching programs.)
So there you have it. We all know that having one-on-one consultations, leading teleseminars, and speaking on a stage are effective ways to bring in potential clients. But, getting people to pay for your services is not always easy. That’s what Bill’s videos will show you how to do, so I recommend that you check them out here.
My friend Tad Hargrave of Radical Marketing is a marketing savvy guy who knows how to use humor to make a point. Tune in to see these hysterical videos that showcase the importance of narrowing your business niche to serve the right people. There is some colorful language within these videos, so consider yourself warned. Still, tune in for moments of powerful truth that will also have you laughing and focusing on how to narrow your niche to better appeal to your ideal clients. After all, we can’t be all things to all people. We have to be the right things to the right people. Enjoy!
I read all the latest information about what works to build a tribe of fans and followers. And then I jump in and see what magic I can manifest both for my tribe and for my own business. That’s why I thought you might find it of interest what I have observed with my own very recent YouTube experiment.
One year ago, my first Bye-Bye Boring Bio YouTube video went live and invited 1000 views in one year.
My NEW ABCs of Bio Blunders YouTube video went live two weeks ago and has already invited 773 viewers.
The first video is more of a sales message. The second version is very much a content message intended to help people help themselves with useful information to guide their bio writing success. Clearly, the second version is resonating far more than the first.
Are sales coming in? Absolutely!
What people are telling me is that they are enjoying the video, getting inspired by it, and making it a priority to call me to set up their Extreme Bio Makeover appointments and buy their own copy of Bye-Bye Boring Bio.
It’s wonderful when people well beyond your own backyard can come to know, like and trust you by watching less than 10 minutes of video. And it’s certainly interesting to compare and contrast the two approaches — sales versus content — and experience which approach works best.
My video guru is Brad Tollefson of VLST Media. Get in touch to see how he can help you. You can also view the video he created for me there.
Authentic Visibility Question of the Day:
What are YOUR experiences and results using video to share your message? What has worked especially well? Please share so we can all profit from the wisdom of your experience.
If you’ve been struggling with getting your bio in great shape to invite the right opportunities, you are invited to invest less than 10 minutes to enjoy a video vignette that covers ABC’s of bio blunders and offers you immediate access to the rest of the story, including a one-hour audio file, a written transcript, and a selection of great next steps to take to get YOUR bio in great shape.
My warm thanks to the talents of Brad Tollefson of VSLT Media for using his creativity to transform a digital audio file and a Power Point presentation into a teaching tool I am proud to post.
Thanks in advance for watching, listening, and taking the best next action step to get YOUR story ready for the media spotlight. If you have any comments, please share!
Back in 2006 and 2007, I had quite a few people I like, trust, and respect tell me that I should launch a blog to build community, showcase tips to guide DIY publicists to get seen, heard, and celebrated, and make this a regular part of my service to others. The first time it came up, I ignored it. The second time, I thought twice. By the third time, I felt a bit like a horse’s behind and that it might be time to buy myself a saddle! On September 1, 2007, this blog debuted. And I’ve been blogging ever since. Truth be told, it has been among the single most powerful things I’ve done to build my community, grow my influence in my own backyard and well beyond, and build my business.
Now, shifting the focus to video, the same thing has happened. Starting in 2007 — just at the time the blog debuted — people I like, trust, and respect and who were a whole lot more successful than me told me that I should start showcasing my perspectives on video. Again, the first time it came up, I ignored it. The second time, I thought twice. By the third time, I knew I didn’t want to buy another saddle for myself.
What did posting these videos do for my business? Business owners from my own backyard and beyond viewed them and came to the decision to attend my Publici-Tea™ and bio writing workshops. Radio hosts viewed them and invited me to contribute to their programs. Meeting planners viewed them and decided to invite me to speak for their large groups. Even though the number of total views of my videos has not been huge, the impact on my ability to get to that “trust, like, respect” place faster with people who have not yet met me in person has been meaningful.
Have I been seen, heard, celebrated and COMPENSATED? Without a doubt, the answer is decidedly “YES.”
So, let me make a little confession. I own a very fine HD digital camera, and I still don’t quite know how to use it. Nevertheless, I am finding ways to get my own video game on, and I’ll be debuting a new 10-minute video presentation one day later this week that is content rich and can guide you in the ABC’s of common bio blunders. My hope is that a whole lot of people tune in to benefit from the message and want to lean in to learn more.
Do you yet have your video game on? What are among the best resources you have in place to share your message in this powerful way? And what are the ways that you have been rewarded for that effort in your business? Please share so those who wish to follow in your video footsteps can get there faster!
