LinkedInsider Top Hits: LinkedIn Profiles

If you’ve been around here for any amount of time, you probably already know how I preach that any effective LinkedIn strategy MUST start with the LinkedIn profile. It’s the cornerstone of your digital presence. Frankly, no matter how great your posts are or how slick your company page is, no one cares if they don’t trust and respect you. And how will they decide if you’re credible? Your LinkedIn profile. 

The bottom line: you should care about your LinkedIn profile because your prospects, job candidates, and colleagues do. Lucky for you, I have tons of free information for you on LinkedInsider that will get you off to the right start. The list below brings together all my favorites. It’s a combination of tactical how-tos and encouraging food for thought.

Give these articles a read, and while you’re at it, why not share this list with your team too? There’s plenty of helpful info here to go around. 

Note: Click the teal titles below to access each article!

Why Every Word Counts on Your LinkedIn Profile

When you’re updating your LinkedIn profile, it can be tempting to do the bare minimum. That approach, however, robs you of the opportunity to tell your story. Whether you’re skeptical that your About section really matters or you just need a pep talk to get writing, this article’s for you. 

Staying Current Isn’t As Spooky As It Seems

It’s time to brush away the digital cobwebs on your LinkedIn profile. And don’t worry—no spiders here! If you’re just getting into the routine of updating your LinkedIn profile, this article offers an easy starting point. Keep these five areas of your profile up to date and your profile will never get too dusty. 

When and How to Update Your LinkedIn Profile

Your career isn’t static, so your LinkedIn profile shouldn’t be either. If you’re ready to really take control of your digital presence, this article gives you the fuel you need to dive in. Use it to figure out what you can “set and forget.” Then, follow my recommended cadence of profile checks, and you’ll never miss an update again.

How to Position Your LinkedIn Profile to Attract the Work You Want

It’s one thing to dream about a different role, a big promotion, or a different career entirely. But what are you doing to make it happen? In this article, I’ll give you the practical next steps you need to take on your LinkedIn profile to position yourself for success. 

Embracing Your Whole Story on LinkedIn

If you feel like your path isn’t linear, you’re not alone. Very few people have careers that read like a straight line. Luckily, the detours that seem to jumble your narrative might actually be your strategic advantage. Read this article to discover how and why to embrace your entire professional story, even the messy parts. 

Ask LinkedIn Lindsey: Profile Imagery

Your LinkedIn profile is so much more than an online version of your resume. Crafted correctly, it’s dynamic, interactive, and full of visual interest. Click through this title if you want to stand out from the sea of boring profiles. I’ll teach you where you can incorporate imagery, as well as the guidelines to make an impact. 

How to Make LinkedIn Profile Updates Without Blasting Your Network

I’m all for drawing attention to your profile, but of course, we want it to be the right kind of attention. Don’t be that person who triggers a notification to your entire network for a simple text edit. (Yikes!) Follow this guide to flip the right switches and update your profile without a big hubbub. 

Like it or not, your LinkedIn profile is a digital extension of you. The time you spend putting your best foot forward on LinkedIn will be time well spent. I want you to bring all the credibility you have spent years developing in real life to the internet—and there’s no better way to do that than through your profile. 

Want a little more support getting the t’s crossed and i’s dotted? I’m here to help. Explore my guide: Leveraging AI in LinkedIn. If you’ve never dipped your toes into the world of generative AI, don’t fret. I’ll give you the scoop on the features, how to use them, and cautions. This technology is an awesome sidekick to your work on LinkedIn, so don’t be afraid to dive in and use it the right way.