A lot of people have suggested I look into joining
LinkedIn. Today I finally took the plunge and created a profile there at
Steve Pavlina - LinkedIn. It didn't take long to input some basic info.
I'm not sure how beneficial it will be, but I figure it couldn't hurt to build a larger network of contacts before my book comes out. Maybe I can make some new PR connections or get some new speaking engagements.
When I signed up, I learned I already had several invites from other members, some from people I know. I guess those were queued to my name. I went ahead and accepted those.
Some invites were from people I don't know. Should I accept or decline those invites?
Is the idea to build the biggest network I can, or should I be more selective?
I don't know how the overal system works, so I'd appreciate any advice on using it effectively.
Is LinkedIn a bad idea for someone like me who already has a fairly high profile? If I were to announce this in my blog, would I end up regretting it?