Hi. Thank you for the thorough post on LinkedIn. I think that Facebook and Twitter seem like the cool kids in the social networking world while LinkedIn might seem like a boring Uncle, but it’s not true at all if one would follow your suggestions. I coach my clients to do what you suggest.

I’d like to add three tips if I may:
1. Add a presentation (or two) using SlideShare that you’re willing to share that shows you’re an expert in an area you want to emphasize.
2. Take time to answer questions you’re qualified to answer in the LinkedIn Answers area of the community. If any of your answers get selected as a ‘Best Answer’ you will be highlighted as an Expert in that category on your Profile.
3. Join relevant Groups to round out your Profile and open yourself up to get leads. I recently received a business inquiry from a fellow Group member who visited my Profile and liked what they saw. We may be doing business together!

Hope this helps!
http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelneuendorff