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How to Check And Improve Your LinkedIn Social Selling Index

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Did you know LinkedIn says that performing a social selling index assessment can help you understand your effectiveness on their platform?

  • 78% of social sellers outperform those who don’t use social media platforms.
  • Social selling professionals are 50% more likely to meet or exceed sales quotas.
  • B2B sellers create 45% more opportunities than peers with lower social selling index scores.

No question that understanding your LinkedIn social selling index is becoming more important. đź’Ż

Here we’ll talk about what it is, why it’s crucial for value-based selling and how to improve it.

  • The LinkedIn social selling index (SSI) measures four activities on your LinkedIn or Sales Navigator account.
  • LinkedIn calculates your SSI based on various points within the four activities.
  • Improving your SSI isn’t a tick-box exercise but part of a wider value-based selling approach.

What is a LinkedIn social selling index (SSI)?

Your social selling index measures four activities as they take place on LinkedIn and Sales Navigator.

The activities are:

  1. Create a professional brand.
  2. Build strong relationships.
  3. Find the right people.
  4. Engage with insights.
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How to find out your LinkedIn SSI score?

The SSI score used to only be available to people with a Sales Navigator account. But, LinkedIn decided to make it available to anyone with a LinkedIn account.

To view it, follow these steps:

  1. Make sure you’re logged into your LinkedIn account.
  2. Visit: www.linkedin.com/sales/ssi.
  3. Voila! You’ll see your score benchmarked against leaders in your industry.

How is the LinkedIn SSI calculated?

The four pillars we mentioned earlier calculate your LinkedIn SSI. 👆

These are each measured on the following points:

Create a professional brand:

  • Having a complete profile (including cover photo etc.).
  • Multimedia is used on your profile.
  • How many endorsements you have.
  • Long-form posts and the followers you get from them.

Build strong relationships:

  • How many connections you have.
  • Business leaders and internal connections in your network.
  • Connection acceptance rate.

Find the right people:

  • Advanced searches you make.
  • The number of profiles you view.
  • How many prospects view your profile.
  • Days you’re active.
  • The number of potential leads you save.

Engage with insights:

  • How many engagements you give and receive.
  • Engagement on your long-form posts.
  • Shares of your content.
  • InMail response rate.
  • Saved accounts.
  • Groups you join.
  • Research views.

How to improve your social selling index

Improving your SSI isn’t an easy exercise. ⛔

Instead, it needs to be about making value-based selling the norm. 

Here are some things to focus on without fixating on what your score is. Start taking care of these activities in your daily prospecting; the score will take care of itself.

  • Create your personal brand
  • Find the right people
  • Nurture relationships
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FAQ (Frequent Asked Questions)

Does the LinkedIn social selling index affect my visibility on the platform?

LinkedIn’s social selling index (SSI) measures how you use LinkedIn for social selling activities. The SSI does not affect your profile visibility. But it can impact your visibility based on your engagement with other users and LinkedIn presence.

What are the benefits of a high social selling index score on LinkedIn?

Having a high LinkedIn social selling index score can provide several benefits. And not just help you achieve your sales target.

Competitive advantage: A high SSI score can give you an edge in a competitive marketplace. It shows your dedication to using LinkedIn as a sales tool and differentiates you from others who don’t have a strong online presence.

Increased visibility: A high SSI score indicates you are active on LinkedIn. This means the algorithm may focus on showing your content and profile to a wider audience.

Personal branding: You can present yourself as a thought leader by sharing valuable content and engaging with others. This can help boost your reputation and credibility.

Professional network reach: Using social media platforms helps to grow your network. You will engage with relevant people in your industry when you do activities that boost SSI. And not only potential prospects but also influencers and partners.

Improved relationship building: Social selling is about building meaningful relationships. A high SSI score indicates that you engage with your network, start conversations, and nurture relationships.

Access to insights and tools: LinkedIn provides more insights and tools to users with higher SSI scores. These resources may include access to advanced analytics, personalized recommendations, and training materials. Leveraging these resources can further enhance your social selling strategies and effectiveness.

Can I see my social selling index score on LinkedIn for free?

Yes! Although viewing your score used to be part of Sales Navigator licences, anyone can now view it for free.

Follow these steps to view your LinkedIn social selling index for free:

You’ll see your score benchmarked against other influencers in your industry.

Make sure you’re logged into your LinkedIn account.

Visit: www.linkedin.com/sales/ssi and reach marquesmind for further information.

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