How to improve your LinkedIn feed
Cutting Through the Noise
Your LinkedIn feed can quickly become overwhelming, making it difficult to find valuable content and connections. But with a little effort, you can transform your feed into a powerful tool that helps you stay ahead of the curve in your industry.
By curating your feed, you get to decide what matters most to you and your business. You'll be able to ditch the noise, focus on content that sparks meaningful conversations and connections, and stay informed about the latest trends and news in your industry.
Building a Strong LinkedIn Feed with Strategic Connections
Building a strong LinkedIn feed starts with the people and content you surround yourself with. Think of it like curating a personalized newspaper - you want to see inspiring stories, valuable insights, and relevant news that help you grow professionally.
Follow niche and branded hashtags to stay on top of industry trends and discover fresh perspectives. Join groups where your peers and idols hang out - it's a great way to build your personal brand and connect with like-minded professionals. Follow thought leaders, influencers, and industry leaders to stay ahead of the curve. And diversify your feed with trustworthy third-party sources to stay informed about daily news and articles worth resharing.
Engaging with Relevant Content
When you engage with posts that truly resonate with you, you're sending a signal to LinkedIn that you want to see more of that kind of content. Like and comment on posts that spark meaningful conversations or offer valuable insights. Add your own two cents to relevant discussions by sharing your expertise or asking thoughtful questions.
By interacting with relevant posts, you're telling LinkedIn what you care about, and it will start serving you more of that good stuff. You'll start to see a more curated feed that's tailored to your interests and needs, and you might even stumble upon new connections or opportunities.
Optimizing Your Feed for Success
Think of your LinkedIn feed like a garden – it needs regular maintenance to grow and flourish. Take some time to review your feed and hide any posts that aren't relevant to your goals or audience. This helps the algorithm understand what kind of content you want to see, and it'll start serving up more of the good stuff.
Don't be afraid to prune your connections either. If someone's posts are consistently irrelevant or spammy, consider blocking their posts or removing them from your network. This will help keep your feed focused and valuable, and you'll be more likely to attract strategic connections that can help you achieve your goals.{}
About the Author
Charli is a co-founder and marketing director of thelime.one and a regular contributor to LinkedIn.
The author worked with AI assistance on this article. (We're a startup and we need to get our stuff out there!) We're working our way through the most popular pieces and rewriting fully with our human team.