Social Business: LinkedIn SEO Best Practices and Marketing Tactical Strategies with Favour Obasi-ike

In this episode of the Marketing Club on Clubhouse, host Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS (https://www.linkedin.com/mynetwork/discovery-see-all/?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=favourobasiike)  discusses "Social Business: LinkedIn SEO Best Practices with Marketing Tactical Strategies". The conversation, with industry friends and guests Jolanta, Celeste, and David Baker, delves into the nuances of optimizing your LinkedIn presence to increase visibility and build a strong personal brand. The episode covers a range of topics, from the importance of a clean and professional LinkedIn profile URL to the strategic use of LinkedIn features like newsletters and polls. The speakers emphasize the long-term value of content creation, the significance of building an email list, and the power of leveraging AI tools to enhance your marketing efforts. This podcast episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone looking to leverage LinkedIn for business growth and personal branding and social business building. Learning Topics • LinkedIn Profile Optimization: Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile for maximum visibility, including the importance of a clean URL and a well-crafted headline. • Content Strategy: Discover effective content strategies for LinkedIn, including the use of polls, GIFs, and newsletters to engage your audience. • The Power of Email Marketing: Understand why building an email list is crucial for long-term business success and how to integrate it with your LinkedIn strategy. • Leveraging AI Tools: Get insights into using AI tools like Shield App to analyze your LinkedIn performance and gain a competitive edge. • Long-Term SEO Value: Learn about the long-term benefits of creating high-quality content and how it contributes to your overall SEO strategy. Need to Book An SEO Discovery Call for Advertising or Marketing Services? ＞＞ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Complimentary SEO Discovery Call with Favour Obasi-Ike⁠ (https://calendly.com/flaevbeatz/marketing-strategy-zoom-call) ＞＞ Visit Work and PLAY Entertainment website to learn about our digital marketing services (https://www.playinc.online/) ＞＞ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive SEO Marketing community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://workandplayentertainment.myflodesk.com/seo-marketing-strategy-zoom-call) ＞＞ Read SEO Articles (https://www.playinc.online/newsfeed) ＞＞ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the We Don't PLAY Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://wedontplaypodcast.com/) ＞＞ Purchase Flaev Beatz Beats Online (https://app.unitedmasters.com/beat-exchange/producer/pr_MbnpXwp8iyGbGM7JadsQnb) Episode Timestamps • [00:00 - 01:53] Introduction to LinkedIn SEO and its importance for business growth. • [01:53 - 05:26] The importance of a clean and professional LinkedIn profile URL. • [05:26 - 08:08] How to optimize your LinkedIn headline and avoid keyword stuffing. • [08:08 - 15:45] The long-term value of content and the 24-month yield of an article. • [15:45 - 23:10] The importance of building an email list and not relying solely on social media platforms. • [23:10 - 33:31] How to use LinkedIn polls to engage your audience and gather insights. • [33:31 - 40:12] Using GIFs on LinkedIn to make your posts more visually appealing. • [40:12 - 50:30] The benefits of creating a LinkedIn company profile and using newsletters. • [50:30 - 01:05:00] Discussion on various AI tools and search engines like Perplexity, ChatGPT, and Gemini. • [01:05:00 - 01:15:00] Guest David Baker shares his story about getting locked out of his LinkedIn account and the importance of owning your audience. • [01:15:00 - 01:25:00] Introduction to Shield App, an AI tool for LinkedIn analytics. • [01:25:00 - 01:36:45] Final thoughts and key takeaways from the speakers. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q: Why is it important to have a clean LinkedIn URL? A: A clean LinkedIn URL (e.g., linkedin.com/in/yourname) is crucial for SEO and personal branding. It makes your profile look more professional and easier to find. Avoid URLs with random numbers or characters, as they can hurt your visibility. Q: Should I use hashtags on LinkedIn? A: The speakers suggest that hashtags are not essential on LinkedIn. It's more important to create high-quality content that resonates with your target audience. However, if you do use hashtags, use them sparingly and strategically. Q: How can I make my LinkedIn posts more engaging? A: You can use polls, GIFs, and visually appealing content to make your posts more engaging. Polls are a great way to interact with your audience and gather feedback, while GIFs can add a touch of personality to your posts. Q: What is the Shield App? A: Shield App is an A...