LinkedIn News

LinkedIn has shifted from a networking platform to a site where one can do sales prospecting. Why? The rationale is that it has social media features and business ideas in one place. That way, people can cooperate and discuss business-related issues.  Imagine that 40% of marketers underline this media is the most effective social media […]

Are you a designer? Are you struggling with getting new clients? Or maybe you’re looking for proven ways to attract new ones? Either way, this guide to attracting new clients from LinkedIn for designers is exactly what you’ve been looking for. Continue reading to discover the exact steps you must take to successfully attract a […]

The U.S. job market is a changin’. According to the latest research from professional network LinkedIn, technology is leading the way when it comes to the 10 most promising jobs in 2017. Machine Learning Engineer topped the list with nearly 10 times more LinkedIn members indicating it is their profession now than five years ago. […]

If you live in the U.S., U.K., India or Australia and are seeking a career mentor, you are in luck. LinkedIn has launched Career Advice, a new tool that connects any of the professional network’s members who are interested in mentorship opportunities. “Mentorship is key for developing and sustaining a satisfying career and improving your professional life, […]

LinkedIn is expanding its Premium Insights tool to give its premium subscribers more insight. The professional networking site has launched peer benchmarking, a feature that should help its users to make smarter business decisions. “With this feature, you can easily compare your company, or other companies you may be interested in, to industry peers to better understand […]

LinkedIn is making it easier to converse via its messaging platform. The professional networking site has launched Smart Replies to help you respond to messages with much less effort. Now, thanks to machine learning, you will be able to choose from a handful of prepared responses based on the messages you receive. “For example, if an old […]

LinkedIn has a new service to help expand advertisers’ reach to thousands of other sites and apps. The Microsoft-owned company this week launched the LinkedIn Audience Network, a new way to help advertisers reach their audiences “wherever they are on the Web.” “The LinkedIn Audience Network is designed to increase your marketing footprint beyond the LinkedIn platform so you […]

If you are a LinkedIn member, you will soon be able to upload videos to the professional networking site. LinkedIn video, which the Microsoft-owned firm began testing last month, offers a new way to network and start conversations. Group product manager Pete Davies said the tool gives you another way “to share your experience and perspective.” The new functionality allows you to […]

Microsoft has released its new LinkedIn app for Windows 10 to give users of the software a more customized experience. “The LinkedIn app for Windows 10 provides a more engaging and fully integrated LinkedIn experience that is quickly accessible from your Start menu and taskbar,” LinkedIn product manager Hermes Alvarez said in a blog post. […]

LinkedIn has updated its notification features to better help you stay in the loop. Notifications will now include top news updates, a weekly notification on how many people found you via LinkedIn search and new customization options. “We’re constantly looking for ways to keep you up to speed on the things you’re most interested in,” the […]

LinkedIn this week announced a major milestone: The professional network has exceed the 500-million user mark. The Microsoft-owned company said its more than half a billion members hail from 200 countries. Its growth has been and a steady since the firm announced it had 467 million members last fall. “This community represents 10-plus million active jobs, access […]