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Administrative Assistant's
UPDATE
Don't do another thing until you've
backed up your data
By Leslie Hughes
Backing up your data is like doing your taxes. You put it off
until you actually HAVE to do it.
Or, you've learned your lesson the hard way by having
your system crash and you've lost all your data.
We have to remember that sites like LinkedIn are "walled
gardens." They hold the key to the data if you don't back it up!
Remember to download and archive your data at least
every quarter.
Here's how:
STEP 1:
Mouse over your image in the top right hand side and scroll down to
the "Privacy & Settings" link or type www.linkedin.com/psettings into
your browser.
STEP 2:
Scroll down and click on "Getting
an archive of your data."
(You probably will have to re-enter
your password.)
STEP 3:
Click on "Request archive."
Then, you'll see this screen (below) and the data will be
forwarded to you via email.
You'll receive an email with a link to download your
data. (Once again you may need to re-enter your
password). Click on the link in the email and you'll
receive the following message:
LinkedIn will send you two installments of your
data. The first archive includes your messages,
connections and imported contacts. The second
archive will include your activity and account
history.
The file will be in a spreadsheet format, and won't
be very user friendly. But, if LinkedIn ever changes
so that you cannot access your data anymore, you'll
be the smart one who has it all backed up!
Leslie Hughes
Leslie Hughes was called a "Social Media
Guru" by CBC Radio and has been working in
digital marketing since 1997. She is a LinkedIn
optimization specialist, professor of social media,
corporate trainer and principal of PUNCH!media.
PUNCH!media clients include The Children's
Wish Foundation of Canada, Guardian Life
Insurance Company of America and TVO. www.
punchmedia.ca (sign up for weekly newsletter)
leslie@punchmedia.ca
