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Yaser Abbass
Co-founder at Depost AI → LinkedIn Growth Tool | Helping Businesses & Professionals Maximize LinkedIn Reach with AI | Expert in ML/AI & LLMs
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May 28, 2025
Let’s get brutally honest about LinkedIn. (It’s not always sunshine, job offers, and inspo.) Ever feel like LinkedIn has an unfiltered side? Here are 7 truths we’ve all experienced but rarely admit: • “Just Checking In” = I Need Something → You haven’t heard from them in 5 years. → Now suddenly, “Hey, how have you been?” • Some posts = Novels → A motivational epic... that should’ve been a DM. → Less is more. → Seriously. • The ‘Thought Leader’ Trap → Half share brilliance. → The other half… just share. • Like, comment, repeat → It’s easy to chase metrics. → But are you tracking real value? • Recruiter InMails → “You’re perfect for this job!” → It’s a forklift operator position. → You’re in marketing. • Toxic Positivity in Disguise → \Grateful. → \Winning. → \Manifesting. → Sometimes your feed feels like a self-help cult. • The Mysterious Algorithm → Why did that one post with a typo go viral? → Nobody. → Knows. → Anything. If you nodded at least 3 times while reading this, you’ve seen LinkedIn’s unfiltered side. Which one stings the most? Or did I miss one? Let’s hear your brutal truths in the comments. ♻️ Repost to help your colleagues!
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Ajlal Haider
Helping Coaches, Founders & Businesses Scale with Branding & Video Strategy | 8+ Years • 100+ Clients
4 months ago
Insightful post! LinkedIn's humblebrag" culture is real.
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Roman Lewcke
Ex-nanotech founder turned newsletter-strategist. I help founders scale by turning rock-bottom stories into fuel. Host of The Nomad CEO Podcast | FounderScale
4 months ago
So true! Honest reflections on LinkedIn are refreshing. Thanks for highlighting these points, I Love this, Yaser
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Vanessa Braun
Empowering Professionals & My Team to Become 1% Better Every Day | CRO & Certified Executive Coach | CEMS & Antler | Entrepreneurship & Tech
4 months ago
The mysterious algorithm will forever be the greatest unsolved LinkedIn mystery. Yaser Abbass
Stop writing boring hooks. Do this instead. (5 formulas to make your hooks irresistible) 90% of your post’s success is decided here. Hooks aren’t luck; they’re science. What if your hooks could stop the scroll every time? After studying top viral posts, Here’s the truth. I’ve tested every hook style: → Long hooks. → Short hooks. → Stats, stories, quotes. These 5 formulas always win: → How I… (“How I 10X’d my salary in 6 months.”) → How To… (“How to fix boring hooks in 30 seconds.”) → Start a Story (“I almost quit LinkedIn. Then THIS happened…”) → Quote (“Gary Vee said . Here’s why he’s right.”) → Statistic (“92% of posts fail here. Don’t be them.”) 20 Power Words to Borrow: → Fear/Urgency: “Warning,” “Do Not,” “Last Chance.” → Authority: “Proven,” “10X,” “Secrets.” → Curiosity: “Rare,” “Nobody Tells You,” “Behind the Scenes.” Formatting Hacks to Avoid the “See More” Cutoff: → Spacing: [Line-Gap-Line] > [Line-Line-Line]. → Length: Line 1 & 2: ≤62 characters (fits mobile!) → Line 3: ≤50 characters (no spillover!) → Keep It Simple: No emojis. No bold. Just curiosity. BONUS: → 10 Done-For-You Templates (e.g., “The #1 mistake [your industry] makes…”) → 7 Creators Who Nail Hooks (steal from Justin Welsh, Lara Acosta, etc.) 🚨 PS: Organic growth is still possible, but only if you stand out. Use these hooks now or get buried later. 👇 Comment “HOOKS” and I’ll send you the PDF version! (Or follow Yaser for more cheat sheets.) PPS: Hate writing hooks? I use Depost AI to generate 5 viral hooks in 1 click (link in comments). I use it daily to crush writer’s block. 👇 “HOOK ME” for the free cheat sheet. Save this post and tag a friend who needs it! ♻️ Repost to help your network!
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Want more engagement on LinkedIn? (Most people overcomplicate LinkedIn.) After analyzing 400+ viral posts, I found the winning formulas. Here they are - with examples: 1. The Awareness Post Goal: Stop scrollers with a thought-provoking hook ↳ Formula: "If you can work 8 hours for someone else's dream... you can spend 60 minutes on yours." ↳ Uses contrast + calls out a universal truth 2. The Personal Story Post Goal: Build connection through vulnerability My exact structure: ↳ Hook: "I almost quit my business last year..." ↳ Struggle: "80-hour weeks, zero freedom" ↳ Turning Point: "Then I tried..." ↳ Results: "Doubled revenue in 3 months" ↳ Lesson: "Burnout isn't required for success" 3. The Education Post ↳ Goal: Position yourself as an expert ↳ Pro Tip: Teach ONE actionable concept per post ↳ Example: "3 Hiring Mistakes That Cost Me $50K" 4. The Conversion Post ↳ Goal: Turn followers into clients ↳ Magic Ingredients: ↳ Customer success story ↳ Specific results ("Increased conversions by 200%") "This could be you" implication 5. The "How We Do It" Post ↳ Goal: Showcase your unique methodology ↳ Example Framework: ↳ Problem most miss ↳ Our unusual approach ↳ Why it works (data/story) Want the full breakdown? 🔗Swipe the carousel for templates, visuals, and my free Business Strategy Checklist 💬 Which format will you try first? Comment below! ♻️ Definitely 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 if you liked this post. 🔔 Follow me for more insights. 𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩
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