How to Choose The Right Type Of LinkedIn Accounts

Choosing the right LinkedIn account is simple, but it is important to look through the different available account options. LinkedIn offers a variety of networking accounts that could benefit your business in numerous ways. The basic account is free of charge!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• LinkedIn account
• Credit card (optional)

Select the Right Account for You

1. Visit the LinkedIn Web site (see Resources below).

2. Log on to your LinkedIn account or create an account by clicking on the "Join Now" button.

3. Go to the home page of your account. From your home page, locate the site map, a rectangular box containing a variety of fields within it.

4. Locate the "My Account" heading, then click on the "Account and Settings" link within this heading.

5. Find the "Compare Account Types" link and click on it.

6. Read through the four types of accounts to choose from. There are "Personal," "Business," "Business Plus" and "Pro" accounts.

7. Review the chart describing the different benefits and the cost of each account type.

8. Make a selection depending on which type of LinkedIn account is right for you.

Upgrade Your LinkedIn Account

9. Choose to upgrade to a "Business" account by clicking on the "Upgrade" button within the "Business" heading. This type of account purports to connect members to Fortune 500 executives and thousands of companies around the world.

10. Upgrade to a "Personal Plus" account by clicking on the "Upgrade" button within this heading. The "Personal Plus" account is considered the most popular type of account and features priority access to customer service and additional introductions.

11. Choose the "Pro" account by clicking the "Upgrade" button under the "Pro" heading. The "Pro" account is moderately expensive. This account offers access to expanded profiles and up to 40 introductions at a time.

12. Review the benefits and information for your account choice.

13. Proceed to the check out by clicking on the "Continue" button.

14. Provide your payment information and include your name, address and credit card information.

15. Complete your upgrade by clicking on the "Buy Now" button.

Tips & Warnings

• To learn more about account offerings, click on the "Contact Us" link, found on the "Compare Account Types" page.
• For additional information or alternate ways to set up a specific LinkedIn account, visit the "Subscriptions" category within the site map.
• All LinkedIn accounts start off as "Personal" accounts, which are free of charge.
• When using a credit card, make sure you are using a secure server.

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