LinkedIn Answers Going Away

I was disappointed to get an email the other day from LinkedIn saying that they are closing down their Answers section. I can’t say I was a great expert on it, but I did enjoy writing the occasional answer and I thought the questions asked there were better phrased, more professional, and easier to answer than elsewhere. Now, LinkedIn is certainly able to make this decision, and maybe they are right to do so, but I will still miss it.

And on that point, I’d like to talk about some of the question and answer sites out there and how they can help you establish yourself, your personal brand, and your professional brand. There are people with questions out there; answer them! (more…)