Here are the LinkedIn truths no one wants to admit.
(Spoiler: You’re probably guilty of at least 3 "don’ts.")
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Most LinkedIn advice is sugar coated.
Here’s the controversial truth.
✓ DO: Focus on audience needs, not self-promotion.
❌ DON’T: Post sales pitches without actionable value.
→ Hot take: Your audience cares about solving THEIR problems.
✓ DO: If Needed Use 3–5 industry-specific hashtags.
❌ DON’T: Spam #like #this #for #algorithm #clout.
→ Fact: LinkedIn flags posts with >5 hashtags as spam.
✓ DO: Share insights with original analysis.
❌ DON’T: Repost content without added context.
→ Controversy alert: Reposting without commentary is lazy.
✓ DO: Craft hooks with data/statistics.
❌ DON’T: Use clickbait like “Tag someone who needs this!”
→ Data wins: Posts with stats get 3x more shares.
✓ DO: Post 3–5x weekly consistently.
❌ DON’T: Flood feeds with low-quality posts.
→ Algorithm hack: Consistency > Frequency.
✓ DO: Use visuals to reinforce messages.
❌ DON’T: Share blurry or unprofessional images.
→ Visuals matter: Posts with images get 98% more comments.
✓ DO: Engage with meaningful comments.
❌ DON’T: Ignore replies or delete criticism.
→ Hard truth: Deleting criticism makes you look guilty.
✓ DO: Proofread for typos/formatting.
❌ DON’T: Publish walls of unbroken text.
→ Formatting 101: Walls of text = 80% drop in engagement.
✓ DO: Frame critiques constructively.
❌ DON’T: Attack competitors or trends.
→ Pro tip: Trash-talking rivals makes YOU look insecure.
✓ DO: Humanize stories with personal lessons.
❌ DON’T: Overshare unrelated personal drama.
→ Boundaries matter: “Failed a pitch” = relatable.
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5 months ago
Most people don’t realize how small shifts (like thoughtful hooks or fewer hashtags) can change everything. 🔥
Strategic Digital Advisor | Brand Architect for People & Products | LinkedIn Top Voice | Board-Ready | Building visibility systems that scale trust, traction, and transformation | MBA
5 months ago
Guilty of the walls of text early on, Yaser.
Breaking it up changed everything—readability wins.