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Share Files on LinkedIn with Box.net
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Box.net is simple online collaboration tool.
Box.net makes it very easy for people to access, work with and share all their content wherever they
are.
They offer a number of different services, including a free one.. where you can signup for one here.
Once you have signed up, create a folder and specify who can access it.. then click <Create
Folder>,
To navigate to this new folder and start uploading documents to share, click on <Take me there>,
Click on Upload new files,
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Click on <Add files>,
Once you have added the files you want to upload and share, click on <Upload>,
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Your files have now been uploaded to Box.net and are ready to be shared,
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Done! You have now setup your Box.net account and successfully uploaded files.
Step one is now complete..
Step two involves enabling Box.net on your LinkedIn account so that your documents can be shared
with members of LinkedIn.
Add to LinkedIn
Login to your LinkedIn account and click on Applications,
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Select the Box.net application,
Click <Add application>,
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Box.net has now been integrated with your LinkedIn profile.. and the folder you created earlier is
now displayed. This folder is currently private and only you can see it.
Click on select a folder to add a folder to your LinkedIn profile,
To add the folder that was created on Box.net (to be displayed on LinkedIn), click on <Existing>,
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Select the folder your created earlier then click on <OK>,
This folder will now be displayed on your LinkedIn profile,
Now click on View My Profile,
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Your files are now visible on your LinkedIn profile and can be downloaded by your contacts,
Now that your Box.net and LinkedIn accounts have been integrated, you can manage your files
(upload, delete, etc) from either interface.
Just another great way to share your files and gain further exposure to your brand by tapping into
members of the LinkedIn community!
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Using Social Media to guide and help you connect to Social etworks: Twitter, Facebook, Google,
LinkedIn, MySpace, YouTube using new media
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The Social Media Guide provides helpful advice and tips on connecting you to others, through the
use of Social Media and Social Networks.
The current explosion in Social Media technologies including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,
YouTube, etc has made it more easier than ever to connect with friends, groups and customers with
similar interests from all around the world.
The downside with these new technologies is that often people experience information overload and
are either scared off or simply get too confused.
The Social Media Guide acts as an authoritative guide on embracing and integrating these new
technologies, by presenting clear and simple solutions to common social media problems.
My aim is to help you connect. You will be able to connect with more people faster and extend your
reach deeper into the social web.
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