LinkedIn is having a pretty good 2014, as the company announced in its Q2 earnings report that its r...... LinkedIn is having a pretty good 2014, as the company announced in its Q2 earnings report that its revenue has increased 47 percent year-over-year.... Along with this growth, LinkedIn has been making some updates to its platform recently, including opening up its publisher platform to more members, unveiling a new version of its Sales Navigator platform and rolling out a follow button. Learn more about these updates below.

When Microsoft acquired LinkedIn, the Web took notice.... There are numerous opportunities for professionals to take advantage of the platform for the betterment of their organization...

For many Internet professionals, LinkedIn is the social network with the most potential. Not only does the social network already have a large user base of more than 313 million members, but it also doesn't have much direct competition. This is because LinkedIn specifically targets business... professionals rather than the general public. Perhaps the biggest challenge the social network faces, however, is that many professionals are not leveraging some of the most valuable tools LinkedIn offers to both individual and enterprise users. That changes today.

LinkedIn is the home to more than 300 million professionals across the world. The company unveiled ...... LinkedIn is the home to more than 300 million professionals across the world.... The company unveiled its membership numbers today, and also noted that more than half of its members are from outside the U.S. But despite this milestone, LinkedIn is still working on its true goal, to create "economic opportunity for every one of the 3.3 billion people in the global workforce."... Learn about the changes the LinkedIn platform has seen over the years, by checking out the company's infographic below:...

Plenty has been written about Facebook and Twitter, and how those sites can help you make more money online. Yet, LinkedIn - a very powerful tool to target business professionals - remains under the radar.... If you are looking to get your products and services in front of the general mass audience, then Facebook and Twitter are good solutions. But if you want to attract wealthy, influential professionals then you need a LinkedIn presence.

Making valuable connections on LInkedIn isn't just about adding someone to your network but rather befriending whole communities.... For those very reasons, check out some of the top LinkedIn groups by role, where people sound off about everything facing their industries. Before joining, however, remember don't spam groups, only ask to join ones relevant to your experience and always, always be genuinely helpful as your reputation will suffer otherwise.... A leader in SEO tools, the "Moz" LinkedIn group is a great way to get quick answers to your search engine optimization questions, discover best practices and learn more about Moz tools (join here).

LinkedIn has entered into an agreement to acquire Bizo, which will help the social network strengthe...... LinkedIn has entered into an agreement to acquire Bizo, which will help the social network strengthen its B2B marketing platform for brands.... "We have been a LinkedIn partner for a while now and it became clear that our respective missions and cultures are really well aligned," said Russell Glass , Bizo's co-founder and CEO. "I couldn't be more thrilled that we are coming together to accelerate our ability to reach professional audiences, nurture prospects, and acquire customers in truly powerful ways."...

It has been more than a year since Microsoft bought LinkedIn, but how has the professional network evolved under new ownership?... It has been more than a year since Microsoft bought LinkedIn , but how has the professional network evolved under new ownership? NumberSleuth.org created the following infographic containing some pretty interesting growth figures:... As the Editor-in-Chief of Website Magazine and President of Website Services, Peter has established himself as a prominent figure in the digital marketing industry. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, Peter has been a driving force in shaping the landscape of digital marketing. His leadership...

LinkedIn has launched a new Volunteer Marketplace to help nonprofit organizations find...... LinkedIn has launched a new "Volunteer Marketplace" to help nonprofit organizations find professionals who are interested in donating their skills to a good cause.... "There are hundreds of thousands of 'nonprofit needs' in the world, and even more professionals who want to donate their skills to help meet these needs," the LinkedIn blog states. "The challenge is that nonprofits and professionals don't know how to easily find each other. LinkedIn Volunteer Marketplace aims to solve that problem."...

Professional social network LinkedIn is expanding its Marketing Solutions platform to help businesse...... Professional social network LinkedIn is expanding its Marketing Solutions platform to help businesses drive more quality leads.... LinkedIn's new Lead Accelerator product is a lead generation and nurturing product that aims to connect companies to the right audience with the right content as they move through the purchase funnel. The Lead Accelerator offering is a result of the integration of Bizo (and its multi-channel nurturing product) back in Aug. 2014.