LinkedIn News
Part 1 – The 8 biggest mistakes we see people making on LinkedIn profiles, and how to avoid them!
On December 8, 2025 By James Potter - The Linked In Man
With membership fast approaching 1.3 billion users, LinkedIn remains the most powerful platform for professional visibility and personal branding and yet, even after two decades, many people still haven’t mastered how to present themselves effectively. A strong profile validates first impressions, opens doors, highlights your potential impact, and signals what you stand for. We’ve collected […]
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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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LinkedIn is a microcosm of the human race
On November 10, 2025 By James Potter - The Linked In Man
For many people LinkedIn is less a mirror – more a stage. It reflects not the raw “business human” but the projection of the one they think they should be, and that is one reason it often doesn’t deliver the outcome(s) they seek. In business life, people often slip into and become their roles like […]
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How to request admin access to a LinkedIn Business Page
On October 20, 2025 By James Potter - The Linked In Man
Company pages (or Pages as LinkedIn confusingly likes to call them) are a hub for company content that staff can read and use within LinkedIn. We would always suggest people have at least two administrators to cover sickness, absence, holidays and more. However, occasionally people only have one, and then if they leave you’re stuck […]
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The top ten industries on LinkedIn might surprise you!
On May 19, 2025 By James Potter - The Linked In Man
The top ten industries always surprise people on LinkedIn as they all assume that recruitment will be right up there … but it is not. We do this research annually and it is interesting to see the small but sometimes important changes across industries but also use as trends and industries evolve. The top 10 […]
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Looking for a Magic Bullet on LinkedIn? Think Again.
On February 10, 2025 By James Potter - The Linked In Man
Are you hoping that a perfect LinkedIn profile will unlock the doors to a billion plus business opportunities? If so, it’s time for a reality check. Sure, having a strong profile is important. It demonstrates your focus and communicates your value to those who view it, but let’s be clear—it’s not a magic bullet and […]
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The LinkedIn mistake that could be costing you opportunities
On February 4, 2025 By James Potter - The Linked In Man
Here’s something that drives me mad: professionals hiding their real value behind their job title. Your LinkedIn headline is one of the most powerful tools to get you noticed, demonstrate your value, and attract the right people. But most people waste it by simply listing their job title—a common but costly mistake. Think about it: […]
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The Power of Giving: How Helping Your Network Helps You
On January 27, 2025 By James Potter - The Linked In Man
Here’s my perspective on giving and taking within your professional network. I’m always thinking about how I can support the people I’m connected with on LinkedIn, you know all those nice people you know. If I know someone in my network who can help another connection, I introduce them via email, (email not LinkedIn, as […]
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LinkedIn adds volunteering button option for non-profits and educational institutions (premium company pages only)
On January 20, 2025 By James Potter - The Linked In Man
To try and help the non-profit and educational sector LinkedIn has developed a volunteering button just for their organisational pages. This button is only available to established Pages for non-profit organizations and educational institutions with a large follower base. LinkedIn Page super admins can use a custom call-to-action button for followers to volunteer at their […]
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Why reporting fake profiles on LinkedIn matters and how to do It
On January 13, 2025 By James Potter - The Linked In Man
Fake profiles on LinkedIn might not be widespread, but when you come across one, reporting it is essential. It helps keep the platform secure, professional, and effective. Here’s why it matters and how to deal with it: Protects your network Fake profiles often attempt scams, phishing, or fraudulent activities. Reporting them shields your connections from […]
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