Welcome to HubSpot Perspectives, a series where HubSpotters weigh in on the latest business and marketing trends. “The biggest red flag on LinkedIn is the ‘open to work’ symbol.” This hot take is brought to you by former Google recruiter Nolan Church. And the dialogue continues. As I browse through my LinkedIn feed, there are … Read more
LinkedIn is the rare instance of a social media platform with a very clear focus: you’re either there for your business or your career. It’s also one of the first social platforms people looking for a B2B partner go. And because B2B partnerships often take more than just providing card details and hitting Buy, it’s … Read more
Welcome to HubSpot’s Expert Edge Series, where we interview top execs at major brands to explore their perspectives on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry. Over the past few months, you might’ve noticed a shift in HubSpot’s social strategy. The more traditional B2B posts have given way for a social media presence that … Read more
LinkedIn shared insights with Search Engine Journal about how to effectively plan and roll out new features based on their experience planning and rolling out new AI features. The insights are useful whether you’re planning a content strategy or adding new features to your business. I spoke with Prashanthi Padmanabhan, Head of Engineering for LinkedIn … Read more
With over a billion members in 200+ countries and territories worldwide, LinkedIn is one of the most popular social networks for brands looking to reach a professional audience. But with millions of posts flooding users’ feeds daily, how do you make sure your content gets noticed? Hashtags may be the answer. LinkedIn hashtags are searchable, … Read more
LinkedIn’s Collaborative Articles features reached the milestone of 10 million pages of expert content in one year. The Collaborative Articles project has experienced a significant rise in weekly readership, rising by over 270% since September 2023. How they reached these milestones and are planning to achieve even more results offer valuable lessons for creating an … Read more
LinkedIn is unlocking 250 AI courses, available for free until April 5. According to LinkedIn’s data, the skills required for the average job globally will change by 68% by 2030. For SEO professionals, this means adapting to new AI-driven tools and techniques that can enhance and streamline their work. LinkedIn’s free AI courses cover a … Read more
LinkedIn’s analysis of global talent trends shows healthcare roles dominating the list of fastest-growing jobs while customer-facing and in-person positions remain highly in demand. According to LinkedIn’s data, healthcare jobs represent 6 out of the top 10 roles, with the most significant increase in paid job posts on the platform. Outside of healthcare, customer-facing and … Read more
LinkedIn is readying new features and algorithm changes to help users connect with more targeted audiences months or even years after posting their best content, according to a recent interview with company leaders. This information is revealed in a recent talk published on Entrepreneur.com; LinkedIn executives Tim Jurka and Dan Roth addressed topics relevant to … Read more
LinkedIn has introduced new AI-powered features to improve the networking experience on its platform. These updates come at a time when many professionals are re-evaluating their careers and looking to expand their networks. The new features use AI to streamline processes like making connections, searching for jobs, and sharing content. A Competitive Edge in the … Read more
LinkedIn has announced it will discontinue its lookalike audiences feature starting February 29, 2024. According to a statement from LinkedIn, after February 2024, advertisers will no longer be able to create new lookalike audiences or edit existing ones. Any current lookalike audiences will become “static” and stop refreshing with new data. LinkedIn stated that active … Read more
What would it be like if your prospective buyers could meet your brand? What would your business talk about, which jokes would your brand share, and what questions would your company ask? Your company’s LinkedIn page is exactly the place where your target audience gets to know your brand — digitally. It’s one of the … Read more
LinkedIn carousels are a great content format for many reasons. First, the LinkedIn algorithm prioritizes this content format, probably thanks to the visual appeal and subsequent engagement. Much like Instagram carousels, they tend to be very appealing because they differentiate from the other types of content you might come across on your feed. 0:00 /0:17 … Read more
The year 2023 has been a year of massive growth for LinkedIn Newsletters. If we do a year-over-year comparison, we will see that the subscriptions have become triple this year. This evolution in the Newsletters has significantly contributed to the growth of the overall subscription of the LinkedIn platform. Today, this platform has more than … Read more
LinkedIn might not have the loud swagger of Instagram or TikTok, but it’s a powerhouse platform ripe for lead generation, relationship forming, and career-building. However, LinkedIn isn’t very vocal when it releases new tools or solutions. Hidden behind the rarely updated user interface lies a treasure trove of data and opportunities—and most users have no … Read more
LinkedIn profiles are the new resumes. LinkedIn shows your skills, featured projects, recommendations, and certifications, to name a few. So, you certainly want to emphasize these skills and ensure they are recognized as your strongest assets. LinkedIn endorsements help you do just that, alongside building credibility, authority, and trust in you as a professional. But … Read more
Are LinkedIn’s collaborative articles part of SEO strategies nowadays? More to the point, should they be? The search landscape has changed dramatically in recent years, blurring the lines between search engines and where searches occur. Following the explosive adoption of AI in content marketing and the most recent Google HCU, core, and spam updates, we’re … Read more
Can you run a social media account only using AI? I recently took some time off work and thought I’d use the opportunity to answer this question. See, it’s hard coming up with new content consistently, but I’m a bit of a purist when it comes to what I share on social media and how … Read more
