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Ever wished for a proofreader for your LinkedIn posts?
On September 23, 2026 By James Potter - The Linked In Man
The good news it’s here! The bad news only if you have Premium LinkedIn is always changing, mostly good but they make the occasional misstep as well, but the new proofreader is a hit for sure! We’re sure we’re not the only ones that have written a LinkedIn update and hit post to spot the […]
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How to search LinkedIn for the best posts for you (without the noise)
On September 1, 2026 By James Potter - The Linked In Man
On a bad day opening LinkedIn can feel exhausting. Your home page feed might be flooded with generic updates, endless humblebrags, and AI posts you never asked to see. Why doesn’t your homepage show you what you want to see! Instead of letting a random algorithm choose what you see, you can take control in […]
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LinkedIn is tackling AI powered comment bots
On July 21, 2026 By James Potter - The Linked In Man
If you’ve posted on LinkedIn recently, you might have encountered comments that are unreasonably quick once you’ve posted, sound strangely formal, follow the same structure, or simply repeat your own post back to you. These are often signs of automated AI commenting tools. So why do people use them? They think it will drive more […]
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A simple LinkedIn fix many people miss – How to withdraw a LinkedIn Connection Invite
On May 5, 2026 By James Potter - The Linked In Man
Ever had that sinking feeling after sending a LinkedIn connection request when you spot a typo, that you’ve used the wrong name, or realise you sent it by mistake? The good news is you’re not stuck with it because LinkedIn gives you full control to review and withdraw sent invitations once you know where to […]
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What should an executive LinkedIn profile look like?
On March 3, 2026 By James Potter - The Linked In Man
A good executive LinkedIn profile is a representation of that persona and their reputation – not a CV. In 2026 there is nowhere to hide, and the biggest use of LinkedIn is validation. Are you the person they think you are? Are you good to work with or for? Do you have a good impact? […]
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Does LinkedIn still deliver business leads in 2026?
On February 13, 2026 By James Potter - The Linked In Man
I’ve seen a bit of commentary and press wondering if LinkedIn still works for leads, sales and business development. The truth is yes, but the approach has to be right! The old approaches to cold outreach are far less effective and can even lead to LinkedIn accounts being barred or closed! Potential clients and buyers […]
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How to make your LinkedIn profile better in under 60 seconds
On February 3, 2026 By James Potter - The Linked In Man
Without looking at your profile, think about why people like working with you, what it is about you that people like, and then write it down. If you don’t know it’s ok, just make some time to go ask a few clients, colleagues, friends, and family so you know. Now go and look at your […]
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What Do 1st, 2nd, 3rd Connections, Contacts and Followers on LinkedIn Actually Mean?
On January 6, 2026 By James Potter - The Linked In Man
If you’ve ever wondered why LinkedIn labels some people as 1st, 2nd or 3rd degree connections — or why others appear as followers, contacts, or simply “LinkedIn Member” — you’re not alone! As your network grows, it becomes increasingly important to understand because they shape your LinkedIn experience, what you can see, who can see […]
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Part 2 – The 8 biggest mistakes we see people making on LinkedIn profiles, and how to avoid them!
On December 15, 2025 By James Potter - The Linked In Man
We’ve collected 8 of the most common mistakes on LinkedIn and split them into two blogs. Here’s the second four of these below and you can find the first four here. We’ve collected 8 of the most common mistakes on LinkedIn and split them into two blogs. Here’s the second four of these below and […]
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Does LinkedIn Favour Male Profiles? What the Latest Controversy Reveals
On December 3, 2025 By James Potter - The Linked In Man
James has been pulled into quite a few posts and discussions on LinkedIn after people claimed that changing their profile from a female identity to a male one has driven a dramatic jump in post-performance – some cases reporting up to 700% more impressions on identical content. Subsequently LinkedIn has firmly denied that gender plays […]
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