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January 15, 2010

LinkedIn Odds and Sods

Over the past week, I've covered why you need to be on LinkedIn, how to create a stellar profile and build a network of trusted connections, and the benefits of participating in LinkedIn groups. I'm going to conclude this series with a few miscellaneous topics to help you get even more out the service (and avoid a problem or two).
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Thesis: The Basic Anatomy of a Custom Function

In my previous post, What Are Hooks and How Do You Use Them?, I explained that hooks are simply placeholders within the Thesis code where you can insert your own code to add extra content or functionality to your theme. These pieces of code are called functions and, in this post, I'm going to explain the basics of writing one.

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Increase Your Networking Opportunities with LinkedIn Groups

Yesterday, I wrote about how to build your LinkedIn network by connecting to friends and colleagues. You can get even more value out of the service by joining and participating in LinkedIn groups.

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Build Your LinkedIn Network

Having an outstanding profile on LinkedIn while your network consists of only your three best friends is kind of like going to a party in a fabulous new outfit, then spending the evening huddled in the corner with, well, your three best friends.

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Thesis: To OpenHook or Not to OpenHook?

I want to preface this post by saying I'm in awe of both the quantity and quality of plugins that people have developed for bloggers to use for free--the WordPress directory alone has almost 8,000. I use a handful of them myself (and have tried out many, many more). Some add extra functionality to the people visiting the blog, while others simply help the bloggers do what they need to do faster or more easily. Thesis OpenHook fits into the latter category.

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Create a Compelling LinkedIn Profile

In yesterday's post, I discussed the importance of having a profile on LinkedIn. Today I'm going to talk about how to create one that best highlights your professional experience and expertise.

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Do You Need to Be on LinkedIn?

Yes. (Well, that was easy...)

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What Do You Want To Know About LinkedIn?

Next week I'm going to be writing a series on LinkedIn, covering topics like groups, questions and answers, and applications. If you have any specific areas you'd like me to address, please add a comment below or shoot me an e-mail.

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T4L Is Getting Socialer

After starting Tech for Luddites last year, I created both a Twitter account and a Facebook page for it, which have provided other options for readers to keep up to date with my blog posts.

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Thesis: What are Hooks and How Do You Use Them?

When you first start working with Thesis, you're going to see a lot of references to hooks. But unless you're already used to customizing code in WordPress, it can be a confusing concept to wrap your head around (at least it was for me!).

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Purchase Thesis Through T4L and Get a Free Starter Pack!

With the relaunch of this blog on WordPress, you may have noticed a sudden infusion of yellow to the color scheme.

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New Year, New Look

In my series on starting a blog last year, I explained that, even though I was using TypePad as the platform for my blogs, I would recommend WordPress to anybody starting a new blog for a few different reasons. Well, after thinking about it, I figured I'd like to take advantage of the same benefits so made the decision to migrate Tech for Luddites to WordPress.

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Happy New Decade!

As 2010 has begun to roll in around the world, I'd like to wish all my readers a wonderful new year and a fabulous new decade filled with great aspirations, unwavering resolve, and rousing successes--even if they require an occasional helping hand to get there. (Quite possibly my favorite viral video of all time.)

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