LinkedIn Is More Than a Resume

[islamoore]

LinkedIn is where connections can turn into opportunities.

Whether you're building a personal brand, looking for clients, growing a business, or trying to make your posts actually get noticed, there are plenty of strategies worth testing.

From profile optimization and content to networking and lead generation, share what’s working, what isn’t, and the tactics that are helping you stand out.

 

[Lisamarj]

LinkedIn is where connections can turn into opportunities.

Whether you're building a personal brand, looking for clients, growing a business, or trying to make your posts actually get noticed, there are plenty of strategies worth testing.

From profile optimization and content to networking and lead generation, share what’s working, what isn’t, and the tactics that are helping you stand out.

Stop dropping external links in your initial post! LinkedIn’s algorithm severely suppresses reach on posts that take users off-platform. Put the link in the comments or let your profile's Featured section do the heavy lifting.

 

[islamoore]

Stop dropping external links in your initial post! LinkedIn’s algorithm severely suppresses reach on posts that take users off-platform. Put the link in the comments or let your profile's Featured section do the heavy lifting.

@Lisa Absolutely, but even better: ditch links entirely on top-of-funnel content. PDF document carousels and native 30-second videos keep dwell time sky-high, which triggers way broader distribution.

 

[Lisamarj]

@Lisa Absolutely, but even better: ditch links entirely on top-of-funnel content. PDF document carousels and native 30-second videos keep dwell time sky-high, which triggers way broader distribution.

@Isla Carousels are unmatched for dwell time. But my biggest game-changer lately has been optimizing the profile headline. Ditch "Thought Leader" buzzwords; use "I help [Target Audience] achieve [Specific Outcome]".

 

[islamoore]

@Isla Carousels are unmatched for dwell time. But my biggest game-changer lately has been optimizing the profile headline. Ditch "Thought Leader" buzzwords; use "I help [Target Audience] achieve [Specific Outcome]".

@Lisa Headline positioning makes inbound leads so much easier! On the outreach side, stop sending cold pitch messages immediately after connecting. Add real value in their comment section for two weeks first so you're a familiar face.

 

[Lisamarj]

@Lisa Headline positioning makes inbound leads so much easier! On the outreach side, stop sending cold pitch messages immediately after connecting. Add real value in their comment section for two weeks first so you're a familiar face.

@Isla Warm outreach beats cold DMs every single time. Commenting strategically on 5-10 industry peers' posts daily brings high-intent profile views without spending a dime.

 

[islamoore]

@Isla Warm outreach beats cold DMs every single time. Commenting strategically on 5-10 industry peers' posts daily brings high-intent profile views without spending a dime.

@Lisa It's all about meaningful conversation. Speaking of content, single-image text posts with a strong 2-line hook are driving way higher conversion rates for us than generic inspirational stories.

 

[Lisamarj]

@Lisa It's all about meaningful conversation. Speaking of content, single-image text posts with a strong 2-line hook are driving way higher conversion rates for us than generic inspirational stories.

@Isla The hook is everything. If line 1 doesn't call out a specific pain point or contrarian take, people just keep scrolling. What's your take on posting frequency right now?

 

[islamoore]

@Isla The hook is everything. If line 1 doesn't call out a specific pain point or contrarian take, people just keep scrolling. What's your take on posting frequency right now?

@Lisa Quality over daily output. 3 high-value, deeply tactical posts a week out-perform 7 rushed daily posts every time. The algorithm rewards sustained engagement, not post volume.

 

[Lisamarj]

@Lisa Quality over daily output. 3 high-value, deeply tactical posts a week out-perform 7 rushed daily posts every time. The algorithm rewards sustained engagement, not post volume.

@Isla Spot on. Treat LinkedIn like an ongoing, high-value conversation instead of a broadcast channel, and the opportunities show up naturally.