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Here are some quick tips:

1. Introduce yourself with a post. State your role and what organizationyou're with.

2. Complete your profile to let your colleagues know more about what you do. Adding a current photo will help them recognize you.

3. Web version of Yammer vs. Desktop version of Yammer. When first signing up for Yammer you may not realize that there is a distinct difference between the web and desktop versions of Yammer. The web version is best used to take advantage of all the functionality that Yammer provides. The desktop version is designed to be a lightweight application that is a good spot to post quick messages and read updates. Keep in mind the desktop version will open automatically when you turn on your computer, where as the web version needs to be accessed at: www.yammer.com

4. To set up Yammer on your mobile device or desktop, visit: Yammer Applications

5. Private messages are much like email except they are archived and searchable forever, and you can add as many people as you like to them at any time. To send a private message to another user either click on their name and select "Send Private Message", or go to the Private Messages link and enter the name of the person you would like to message.

6. @mentions are a great way of letting people know you've mentioned them in a message. You can use them by typing "@" followed, without spaces, by the person's username. For example, if you would like to let Sara know that you've mentioned her, you would type "@sara". Her username should show up as a suggestion when you type.

7. Groups are a great way to collaborate in a team. You can easily create one by visiting the All Groups page. Then, invite everyone on your team to join. But before you do that, make sure you ne

8. Topics are a great way of organizing information on Yammer and of keeping track of the things you're interested in. Add a topic to a post by selecting "Add Topic" from the "More" menu, and follow a topic you're interested in by clicking on the topic and then clicking the "Follow" button on the topic page. You can also add a topic by replying to a message with a #topic. For example, if the topic is "ECF", reply to the message with "#ECF". You can add as many topics as you like at any time.

9. Before asking your colleagues a question, search Yammer using the search bar in the upper right. It may have already been answered. That said, don't be afraid to ask questions! Your colleagues are an excellent source of information and people tend to enjoy answering questions about things they know a lot about.

10. Receiving too many emails from Yammer? Fine-tune your notification preferences by clicking on "Email Settings" within your Yammer account.

11. Follow the #joined topic so you're alerted when new users join, this way you can welcome them to the network and share any tips and tricks.

12. If you'd like to learn more, visit yammer.com/about/ <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Segoe,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"> and be sure to check out these videos:

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #003f93; font-family: Segoe,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; vertical-align: baseline;">About Yammer in 5 Minutes

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #003f93; font-family: Segoe,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; vertical-align: baseline;">Complete Your Profile

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #003f93; font-family: Segoe,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; vertical-align: baseline;">Staying Organized Topics

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #003f93; font-family: Segoe,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; vertical-align: baseline;">Keeping Track : The Follow Button

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #003f93; font-family: Segoe,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; vertical-align: baseline;">Getting Involved: The Feeds

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #003f93; font-family: Segoe,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; vertical-align: baseline;">Getting Together Groups