Whether this is your first time on SlideShare or your 100th, there\u2019s always room to try new things and get more creative. There are, however, a few basic rules for getting the most out of the site. I have compiled 6 specific things you can do today to start leveraging the awesome power of SlideShare.<\/p>\n
1. Make it Clickable<\/strong><\/p>\n So you are ready to build the world\u2019s next best presentation. Fantastic. Everything starts with your message. SlideShare is unique in that your content is packaged as a presentation, so the best thing you can do for yourself \u2014 and your audience \u2014 is to make sure it is \u201cclickable,\u201d or easy to click through. Is your audience going to want to click to the next slide? If not, reconsider how you are presenting your message.<\/p>\n 2. Big Visuals, Minimal Text<\/strong><\/p>\n Today\u2019s presentations shouldn\u2019t be buried with bullet points, headers and a logo on the corner of every slide. Instead, opt for big imagery and minimal text. Visual information is processed 60,000 times faster than text!<\/p>\n 3. Don\u2019t Rely on Templates<\/strong><\/p>\n Don\u2019t rely on PowerPoint templates. Ever. You\u2019re better than that. Stuck? I always recommend darker and solid background colors \u2013 blacks, blues, and even white. Better yet, try to mix photography with compelling typography.<\/p>\n 4. Maximize Your Channel<\/strong><\/p>\n When creating your account, you will be given the opportunity to pimp out your channel. Do it. This is your opportunity to showcase your work, describe yourself, and connect with others via your other social media channels.<\/p>\n 5. Integrate with LinkedIn<\/strong><\/p>\n You are a working professional, so make sure you add your SlideShares to your LinkedIn profile. It\u2019s just another way to showcase your work and presentation talents.<\/p>\n 6. Activate Lead Capture<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are going to invest all this time building an innovative and creative deck, then take an extra few minutes and activate Lead Capture \u2014 SlideShare PRO\u2019s form that allows you to gather information from your fans.<\/p>\n If content marketing is your strategy this year, then welcome home! This is the place where you need to start.<\/p>\n Courtesy – http:\/\/blog.slideshare.net\/2013\/09\/16\/starter-tips-for-the-slideshare-beginner\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Whether this is your first time on SlideShare or your 100th, there\u2019s always room to try new things and get more creative. There are, however, a few basic rules for getting the most out of the site. I have compiled 6 specific things you can do today to start leveraging the awesome power of SlideShare. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":2291,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[146,148,147],"class_list":["post-757","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-social-networking","tag-powerpoint-templates","tag-slideshare-pros-form","tag-slideshares-to-your-linkedin-profile"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t