Matt Mansfield says, “LinkedIn (NYSE:LNKD) is the social media site to be on whether you’re selling B2B, raising funds for your startup, or looking for your next job.

And, while it may take a bit of time to learn how to use all of LinkedIn and it’s many tools, it’s easy to set up a basic profile so you can start networking with others in your industry.

However, as with any social media site, there are some “don’ts” you should be aware of so you can avoid making a bad impression — don’ts like the 10 LinkedIn errors in the video above.

Avoid These 10 LinkedIn Errors

The errors in the video above break down into a few broad categories:

Presentation — If you want to get to know other business people, you need to let them get to know you. To help that process along the way, complete as much of your profile as possible and, while you do so, avoid the temptation to include inaccurate information to make yourself look better. Finally, upload a photo of yourself. Nothing helps people relate more than being “face-to-face””.

Top 10 LinkedIn Errors You Can Easily Avoid (Video)

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