LINKTIONARY

Definition

People you are linked to on LinkedIn. You connect when you accept their invite, or they accept yours.

These are your main contacts. You can send them messages. You can only have 30,000 of these. So, pick people you know well.

Usage

Talk to your 1st-level links. They can help you find work or team up on projects.

Tips

• Pick well: Choose people in your field, clients, or partners.
• Say why: When you invite someone, say why you want to connect. This helps them say yes.
• Join in: Like, comment, and share posts from your links.
• Give help: Share useful things. Don't just ask for help; give back.

Definition

People linked to your 1st-level links. They are like 'friends of friends'.

These links are a bigger group. You may know someone who knows them. This helps you get in touch. Use them to meet more people.

Usage

Use your 2nd-level links to meet new people and find new chances.

Tips

• Find who you know: See who you both know. They can help you meet.
• Ask for help: Ask your 1st-level links to help you meet 2nd-level links.
• Join groups: Groups have people from your 2nd-level network. This is a good place to meet.
• Say who you know: When you talk to a 2nd-level link, say who you both know. This makes them more likely to talk to you.

Definition

People linked to your 2nd-level links. You don't know them.

These links are far away. Hard to reach, but give you a big reach. Try special ways to meet them.

Usage

Find ways to talk to 3rd-level links. They can give you new ideas and jobs.

Tips

• Share good stuff: Share things that people want to read, even if they don't know you.
• Talk in groups: Join groups and talk to people. This helps 3rd-level links see you.
• Pay for help: If you need to talk to a 3rd-level link, use InMail (a paid tool).
• Make a good profile: A good profile helps people say yes if you talk to them.

Definition

Apps or add-ons that help you do more on LinkedIn. Like plan posts or do things faster.

Tools like Hootsuite or Buffer can help. But be careful! LinkedIn does not like some tools.

Usage

Use tools to help you on LinkedIn. But follow LinkedIn's rules to stay safe.

Tips

• Check tools well: See what people say about a tool before you use it. Make sure it is safe.
• Plan and manage: Use tools to plan posts, look at numbers, and manage your work.
• Don't do too much: Don't use tools to connect with people fast. LinkedIn does not like that.
• Be safe: Pick tools that keep your LinkedIn safe.

Definition

This icon (three dots) gives you more options. Like save a post, report something, or stop following someone.

The three-dot menu helps you use LinkedIn. Use it to manage your feed and change your settings.

Usage

Use the 3-dot menu to manage LinkedIn, report bad things, and change your feed.

Tips

• Look at the options: See what you can do with the three-dot menu.
• Report bad stuff: If you see something bad, report it.
• Manage your feed: Stop following people if you don't want to see their posts.
• Save posts: Save good articles to read later.

Definition

A short story about your work, skills, and goals on your LinkedIn profile. It is in the 'About' section.

The About section is a good place to tell people who you are and what you can do. You have 2,600 letters for a personal profile, and 2,000 for a company page. Use good words to help people find you.

Usage

Use the About section to get clients, jobs, and good links. Show your skills and what you want to do.

Tips

• Start strong: Get people to read with a good first sentence.
• Show your skills: Say what you can do and what you have done. Use numbers if you can.
• Know who you are talking to: Change your About section for the people you want to meet.
• Use good words: Use words that people use in your field. This helps people find you.
• Tell people what to do: Ask them to connect, visit your site, or learn more.

Definition

Making LinkedIn easy to use for everyone, even with problems.

LinkedIn wants to be easy for everyone. This means using words that are easy to read, adding words to images, and adding sound to videos.

Usage

Make your content easy to read so more people can see it.

Tips

• Add words to images: This helps people who can't see the images.
• Add words to videos: This helps people who can't hear the videos.
• Use easy words: Don't use hard words.
• Use headings: This helps people read your content with screen readers.
• Use good colors: Use colors that are easy to see.

Definition

A green dot on your profile picture. This means you are on LinkedIn now.

This lets people know you are ready to talk. You can change this in your LinkedIn settings.

Usage

Change your status to show if you are ready to talk.

Tips

• Hide yourself: Turn off active status if you don't want people to know you are online.
• Time to talk: Know that people will expect you to talk if you are online.

Definition

People who log in and use LinkedIn often.

A good LinkedIn needs active users. This helps you meet people, grow your network, and find new work.

Usage

Be an active user to get the most out of LinkedIn.

Tips

• Share things often: Share good ideas, updates, and help for your network.
• Talk to others: Like, comment, and share posts you like.
• Join groups: Meet people who like what you like.
• Meet new people: Grow your network by meeting people in your field.

Definition

This section shows your posts, comments, shares, and other things you do on LinkedIn.

The Activity section shows what you do on LinkedIn. Click 'Show all activity' to see everything you have done.

Usage

Showcase your work in the Activity section to meet people and get jobs.

Tips

• Show many things: Post, comment, and share to show you are a well-rounded person.
• Keep it good: Make sure your activity shows you in a good light.
• Share good stuff: Share things that help and give ideas to your network.
• Check often: Make sure your activity shows what you want to do.

Definition

A tool to manage your LinkedIn account. You can change your billing, payment, and get help.

The Admin Center makes it easy to manage your account. You can find settings and help here.

Usage

Use the Admin Center to manage your LinkedIn, change billing, and get help.

Tips

• See billing: See your bills, payments, and details.
• Change payment: Keep your payment info up to date.
• Get help: Ask LinkedIn for help if you have problems.
• Look for answers: Find answers to common questions in the LinkedIn Help Center.

Definition

LinkedIn uses rules to show you the best content and people to meet.

The LinkedIn algorithm looks at what you like, what is good, and how new posts are. This helps show you the best things. Knowing the algorithm can help you get seen.

Usage

Change your content to fit the LinkedIn algorithm. This helps more people see you.

Tips

• Post often: Share new things to keep people reading.
• Get people to talk: Ask questions, start polls, and make people comment and share.
• Use good words: Add words that people search for. This helps people find you.
• Share good content: Share things that are helpful and that people want to read.

Definition

A message that says you have filled out all the important parts of your LinkedIn profile.

The All-Star rating is not seen by others, but it means you have given enough info to help people find you.

Usage

Try to get an All-Star profile. This helps people find you on LinkedIn.

Tips

• Add a good photo: A good photo helps people like you.
• Write a good headline: Your headline shows your skills.
• List your jobs: Say what you did at your old jobs.
• Add your school: Say where you went to school.
• List your skills: Add at least 5 skills. This helps people find you.

Definition

Words you add to images to help people who use screen readers.

Alt text helps people who can't see your images. LinkedIn adds its own alt text if you don't, but it's best to write your own.

Usage

Always add alt text to your images. This helps everyone see your content.

Tips

• Be clear: Say what the image is about.
• Keep it short: Make it easy to read.
• Use good words: Add words that people search for.
• Don't say 'image of...': Screen readers already say it's an image.

Definition

Company pages and profiles have analytics. This lets you see how many people see your posts, follow you, and look at your profile.

Company pages have more analytics than profiles. You can download analytics from company pages.

Usage

Use LinkedIn analytics to see how you are doing. This helps you make better content.

Tips

• Check often: See how you are doing to find trends.
• Look at posts: See what kind of posts are doing well.
• See who follows you: Watch your followers to see if you are meeting new people.
• Look at profile viewers: See who is looking at your profile and write to them.
• Download numbers: Use the numbers to make reports.

Definition

LinkedIn lets you write articles, like blog posts. You can share long content with your network.

Articles can be up to 120,000 letters long and are found by Google. But articles don't get seen as much as short posts.

Usage

Use LinkedIn articles to share what you know. This helps you become a leader in your field.

Tips

• Talk about one thing: Pick a thing that your people want to read and that you know about.
• Write good content: Share ideas and help that people can use.
• Help Google find you: Use good words in your title, headings, and text.
• Share your article: Share your article with your network and in LinkedIn groups.
• Talk to people: Reply to comments and questions.

Definition

Live audio talks on LinkedIn. You can make these if you turn on creator mode.

Audio events are good to talk to your people. Unlike LinkedIn Lives, audio events can't be replayed.

Usage

Have audio events to share what you know, answer questions, and meet people.

Tips

• Tell people: Let your network know about your audio event.
• Plan well: Have things to talk about and questions to ask.
• Talk back: Ask questions and reply to comments.
• Write down key points: Share the main things you talked about with your network.

Definition

Using tools to do things on LinkedIn by themselves. Like meet people, send messages, or like posts.

LinkedIn does not like automation. You can get banned if you use it.

Usage

Don't use automation on LinkedIn. This keeps your account safe.

Tips

• Do it by hand: Meet people, send messages, and talk to people yourself.
• Follow rules: Know the rules and follow them.
• Tell on others: If you see others using automation, tell LinkedIn.

Definition

The picture on top of your profile.

Helps create brand and lets others see the best.

Usage

Use it to show what you are about.

Tips

• Good and high quality.
• Easy to read.
• What skills you have and goals.

Definition

To view alerts.

Stay informed by viewing.

Usage

Help keep alert on info.

Tips

• Follow.
• Stay informed.
• Manage your settings.

Definition

Prevent content.

Used as tool.

Usage

Used to block members.

Tips

• Considered last resort.
• Mindful to network.
• Check list regularly.

Definition

A paid feature.

Less effective tool than running ads through campaign manager.

Usage

To reach.

Tips

• Know.
• Set clear budge
• Track it.

Definition

Prompt to encourage.

Compelling increase conversion.

Usage

Incorporate.

Tips

• Clear.
• Visually
• Relevant

Definition

Advertising platform

Advanced target.

Usage

Reach a specific.

Tips

• Define.
• Clear budge
• Different ads

Definition

Make accessible

Engage with viewers.

Usage

Add to all.

Tips

• SRT.
• Enable auto.
• Review.

Definition

Posting a document with videos to be engaging

Share and engage by compelling way.

Usage

Attention and effectively.

Tips

• High quality
• Compelling Story
• Concise

Definition

Posts that celebrate a team or work

Share success.

Usage

Build relationship.

Tips

• Authentic.
• Tag.
• Visual.

Definition

To share knowledge.

Experts can engage.

Usage

Network.

Tips

• Unique
• Constructive
• Proofread

Definition

Interact by adding.

Share your feedback.

Usage

Conversations.

Tips

• Insights.
• Thoughtful
• Proofread.

Definition

For business.

Engage with audience.

Usage

Brand awareness.

Tips

• Complete section.
• Share regularly.
• Engage with followers.

Definition

Share at the top of member profile.

Contact with connections.

Usage

Make easy to reach.

Tips

• Important.
• Information up to date.
• Websites or blogs.

Definition

Form of content shared.

Reflect brand.

Usage

Engage audience.

Tips

• Focus.
• Variety format.
• Be consistent.

Definition

Post content.

Share conversations

Usage

Create.

Tips

• Your nich.
• Plan.
• Different formats.

Definition

Support LinkedIn.

Maximize impact.

Usage

Grow your presence.

Tips

• Meet.
• Highlight.
• Passion

Definition

Had access to engaging, but discounted.

Tools still available. Levels and access and powerful feature.

Usage

Engage and enhance

Tips

• LinkedIn
• Host audio
• Build content

Definition

Black background with light words.

Good for eyes and saves battery.

Usage

Turn on to make viewing easy.

Tips

• Find in settings.
• Pick light, dark, or system.
• Good for you.

Definition

Sharing content in secret.

Creator can't see the share.

Usage

Know that your content can be shared in secret.

Tips

• Add a mark.
• Track traffic.

Definition

Download your info from LinkedIn.

Profile, contacts, messages, and more.

Usage

Back up your data.

Tips

• Find in settings.
• Ask for archive.
• Look at the data.

Definition

Send messages to others.

Good for meeting people.

Usage

Meet new people.

Tips

• Make it personal.
• Give help.
• Be quick.

Definition

Send messages to many people.

Up to 50 people.

Usage

Talk to teams.

Tips

• Say what it's about.
• Invite the right people.
• Help people talk.

Definition

Stop being linked to someone.

You can't message them.

Usage

Clean up your contacts.

Tips

• Think about it.
• Say why.
• Save info first.

Definition

Share files like PDFs.

More fun than normal posts.

Usage

Share reports and guides.

Tips

• Make it work on phones.
• Use pictures.
• Tell people what to do.

Definition

How long people look at your content.

LinkedIn uses this to see if your content is good.

Usage

Make content that people want to look at.

Tips

• Use good pictures.
• Write good headlines.
• Make it easy to read.

Definition

Where you went to school.

Employers want to know.

Usage

Show your school background.

Tips

• List all degrees.
• Show good classes.
• Say what you did well.

Definition

Used to be links inside content. Now gone.

You can still share links.

Usage

Share links in text.

Tips

• Say where it goes.
• Shorten the link.
• Track the link.

Definition

Little pictures to show feelings.

Make content fun.

Usage

Use emojis in your content.

Tips

• Don't use too many.
• Fit your brand.
• Check they work.

Definition

Click to say someone is good at a skill.

Shows others you have the skills.

Usage

Ask and give endorsements.

Tips

• Only endorse skills you know.
• Ask for endorsements.
• Give back.

Definition

How much people talk to your content.

High engagement means your content is good.

Usage

Make content that gets people talking.

Tips

• Ask questions.
• Run polls.
• Reply to comments.

Definition

Groups that fake comments. Bad idea.

LinkedIn will catch you.

Usage

Don't join these groups.

Tips

• Get real.
• Make real friends.
• Follow the rules.

Definition

Make and share events.

Good for building community.

Usage

Meet people.

Tips

• Know who you want.
• Share it well.
• Talk to people.

Definition

Where you say what jobs you had.

Employers want to know.

Usage

Say what you did in each job.

Tips

• List all jobs.
• Say what you did well.
• Use good words.

Definition

Links to videos on YouTube. LinkedIn likes videos you upload.

Links might not get seen as much. Use Vimeo if you can.

Usage

Upload videos to LinkedIn. Use Vimeo if you have to link.

Tips

• Upload to LinkedIn.
• Make videos for LinkedIn.
• Use Vimeo if you have to.

Definition

Show good posts and articles on your profile.

Helps make a good first look.

Usage

Show your best work.

Tips

• Pick good stuff.
• Show recent wins.
• Change often.

Definition

LinkedIn puts messages in two boxes: important and other.

Helps you see the important messages first.

Usage

Use Focused Inbox to see the best messages.

Tips

• Check both boxes.
• Help LinkedIn learn.
• Change settings.

Definition

People who see your posts but you don't have to be friends.

More followers help more people see your posts.

Usage

Get followers to show your ideas.

Tips

• Share good stuff.
• Talk to your followers.
• Share your profile.

Definition

Shows you have a paid LinkedIn account.

Means you get more tools.

Usage

Get a paid account to get more tools.

Tips

• Use paid tools.
• Show what you know.
• Meet people.

Definition

Online places to meet people.

Good for meeting people and sharing ideas.

Usage

Join groups to meet people and learn.

Tips

• Join good groups.
• Talk to people.
• Follow the rules.

Definition

A word with a '#' in front. Helps people find your posts.

Helps show what your post is about.

Usage

Use hashtags in your posts.

Tips

• Use good hashtags.
• Find popular hashtags.
• Make your own hashtag.

Definition

The words under your name. Say what you do.

First thing people see. Make it good.

Usage

Write a good headline.

Tips

• Use good words.
• Say what you do.
• Keep it short.

Definition

Add a frame to your picture. Says you are hiring.

Helps people find you.

Usage

Add a hiring frame.

Tips

• Add the frame.
• Say what jobs you have.
• Talk to people.

Definition

Posts you see when you log in.

LinkedIn picks what you see.

Usage

Look at your Home Feed.

Tips

• Talk to people.
• Follow people.
• Change your feed.

Definition

How many times your post shows up.

Doesn't mean people clicked.

Usage

See how many people see your post.

Tips

• Watch your numbers.
• See if people like it.
• Try new things.

Definition

People with lots of followers.

People see them as experts.

Usage

Follow Influencers.

Tips

• Follow Influencers.
• Talk to them.
• Meet other followers.

Definition

Pay to send messages to people you don't know.

Better than normal messages.

Usage

Message people you don't know.

Tips

• Make it personal.
• Give help.
• Be quick.

Definition

Ask someone to be your friend.

Can only send so many.

Usage

Ask the right people.

Tips

• Make it personal.
• Ask the right people.
• Take back old invites.

Definition

Place to find work.

Has tools to help you.

Usage

Find work.

Tips

• Search for jobs.
• Save jobs.
• Show your skills.
• Practice for interviews.

Definition

Where you say what licenses you have.

Employers want to know.

Usage

Show your licenses.

Tips

• List all licenses.
• Say what they are.
• Add a story.

Definition

Shows what it's like to work at a company.

Helps people want to work there.

Usage

Show your company's culture.

Tips

• Show your values.
• Share stories.
• Add pictures.

Definition

Online place to learn new skills.

Learn from experts.

Usage

Learn new things.

Tips

• Set goals.
• Track what you do.
• Share what you learned.

Definition

Talk to people in real-time.

Good for questions and answers.

Usage

Talk to people.

Tips

• Tell people.
• Plan what to say.
• Talk to people.

Definition

A word that sends you to another website.

Might not get seen as much.

Usage

Share links.

Tips

• Say where it goes.
• Shorten the link.
• Track the link.

Definition

Short link made by LinkedIn.

For short posts.

Usage

Use short links.

Tips

• Test the link.
• Use your own short link.

Definition

The term LinkedIn uses to refer to its users.

As of Q4 2023, LinkedIn has over 1 billion members on the platform.

Usage

Connect and engage with other members.

Tips

• Use the tools LinkedIn provides to it's members to create a quality account.
• Engage and network with other members to learn.
• Grow your circle with quality members, not quantity.

Definition

Content that is replicated, tweaked, and shared, often with a humorous twist.

Both visual and text-based memes are found on LinkedIn and humor is generally acceptable.

Usage

Add visual and text based memes that are humorous.

Tips

• Memes can be used but should be appropriate for the situation.
• Memes can be visual or text-based.
• Humor is generally acceptable, but be aware of your audience.

Definition

When a LinkedIn member tags someone in posts or comments, the tag is converted into a clickable link leading to their profile.

Tagging someone will also prompt a notification for the mentioned member.

Usage

Type the @ symbol while composing posts or comments followed by the persons name.

Tips

• Make sure the user is relevant to the post.
• Be respectful of other members.
• Use tagging to include other members in discussions.

Definition

This Inbox handles incoming messages from members you’re not connected with, requiring your approval before they enter the main inbox.

These message requests don’t appear as visible notifications, necessitating manual checks.

Usage

Can be accessed on both desktop and mobile through the 3-dot ellipsis menu in the Messaging tab.

Tips

• Manually check this inbox to see the messages.
• Can be approved to be moved to your primary inbox.
• Messages from outside your connections will be visible here.

Definition

Suppressing the display of content in your Home feed from a member you’re not connected with.

Muting a user will suppress content from the members home feed.

Usage

Can be helpful to filter out unwanted content.

Tips

• Muting will not notify the member.
• Can be helpful if you're not interested in a member's posts, but don't want to disconnect.
• Can be undone in settings.

Definition

A private category in one’s profile where one can manage tools.

Contains jobs, learning content, and posts they have previously saved.

Usage

Helps manage your LinkedIn experience.

Tips

• Access your saved jobs here.
• Manage LinkedIn creator mode here
• Posts they have previously saved can be found here.

Definition

Offers users connection invitations, connection information, group memberships, and followed newsletters.

It also suggests people with commonalities such as industry connections, alumni, and recent activity suggestions.

Usage

Can be helpful to find other members to connect with.

Tips

• Withdrawn connection invitations over a month should be withdrawn and resent in 3 weeks.
• Manage and filter your connection requests here.
• Find new members with connections.

Definition

Lets members record up to 10 seconds of audio to explain how to say their name.

This feature is only available to record via the mobile application and is not possible on desktop.

Usage

To share the proper way to say your name.

Tips

• This can only be done on the mobile app.
• Add your audio recording to give others an insight.
• Give context on how to pronounce your name.

Definition

Video content uploaded directly to LinkedIn.

Native video posts can be up to 15 minutes long and can be sent in direct messages via the LinkedIn mobile app.

Usage

Using native video has shown better results than links to other sites (like Youtube).

Tips

• Is considered the best way to add videos on the site.
• Vimeo is the preferred external site.
• Videos can be shared in DMs.

Definition

Lets you create content to distribute for expert sharing.

LinkedIn newsletters allow users to create and distribute in-depth content, with over 100,000 characters per episode.

Usage

This helps members create connections and show off their skill set.

Tips

• Use a newsletter to boost your visibility on LinkedIn and in Google search results.
• Wait to reach over 1000 followers.
• Make each episode count with content.

Definition

Keep members informed about their content interactions, updates, company page changes, trending news, and more.

Filter options include all notifications, my posts, and mentions.

Usage

Make sure to manage your settings and view your notifications regularly.

Tips

• Filter options include all notifications, my posts, and mentions.
• Check back often to stay up to date.
• Manage your settings to control your notifications and what to see

Definition

Shows members in similar industries to your own.

Located on the right side of profiles, these suggestions share commonalities with the profile viewed and may show competitors’ company pages.

Usage

Can be helpful for viewing what the competition is doing.

Tips

• Commonalities in profiles will be shown.
• May show competitors’ company pages.
• Can see people in similar industries

Definition

Allows LinkedIn Premium members to receive incoming direct messages from any other LinkedIn member.

A premium setting to allow LinkedIn Members to receive incoming messages.

Usage

Allows other members to message you for a more open feel.

Tips

• This is a premium feature.
• Can help you get noticed.
• Set in account setting if you have premium.

Definition

A feature that signals to LinkedIn Recruiter users that you are looking for a job.

This allows other users to see that you are job-seeking and adjust preferences to ensure that potential offers align with your geographical, skill-related, and other preferences.

Usage

Change your settings to have recruiters see what kind of work you are looking for.

Tips

• Add your information to the settings page.
• Add specifics to what you are looking for.
• Update as information changes

Definition

A frame labeled “#OPENTOWORK” to use on your profile photo.

The frame is accessible in the frame options while editing a profile photo.

Usage

Is a quick way to alert people about your open work status.

Tips

• Add the frame for a quick way to access your job status
• Add the frame to make it quick and easy
• Be sure you want people to see that you're actively looking.

Definition

Content shown which wasn’t promoted through a LinkedIn advertising campaign or post boosting.

This is unpaid content for all to see.

Usage

Be sure to use effective key words for higher visibility.

Tips

• Can be seen if you are not running ads.
• Can be seen on the profile.
• Can be found if keywords are correct.

Definition

LinkedIn members that aren’t amongst ones 1st, 2nd, and 3rd level connections are considered out of network.

Connections aren't among those 1st to the 3rd level.

Usage

Can be helpful to grow your network and reach.

Tips

• Use LinkedIn Recruiter to find a job through out of network connections.
• Can ask others to refer you if you see someone out of network.
• Can be helpful when the connections are right.

Definition

Panel showed similar pages, but was replaced.

The “People Also Viewed” panel showed similar pages and has now been replaced with “Other similar profiles”.

Usage

Turned off to avoid displaying competitors.

Tips

• Discontinued and no longer a feature.
• Was used to compare competition
• Other pages show.

Definition

Areas of interest and excellence.

A personal brand is how we become known for our areas of interest and excellence.

Usage

Your brand is how you are seen and known to others.

Tips

• Your brand is the sum of what others say about you and what you do.
• Can be used to further you in excellence.
• Areas of interest are great to share.

Definition

Home of your presence on LinkedIn.

It’s how others can learn more about you.

Usage

Can reach your personal profile easily through the URL.

Tips

• Can be found through the URL.
• Show what your best qualities are.
• Take time to add things to your profile.

Definition

Connection requests with a personal note.

Customize connection requests with a personal note, fostering increased acceptance by expressing genuine interest.

Usage

Will increase acceptance by expressing genuine interest.

Tips

• Can use the desktop option to automatically leave a note.
• Use the mobile app and click the ellipses menu (three dots) for this feature.
• Focus on what skills they have and how they stand out.

Definition

Questions with up to 4 answers.

Allows for quick engagement through votes and facilitates market research by providing insights into one’s audience, while also allowing for lead collection from voters.

Usage

Easy to find enagement through polls.

Tips

• Make sure the answers have variety.
• Ask questions that have multiple options.
• Use polls to find out what the user wants.

Definition

Posts on LinkedIn.

Images, Videos, Polls, Articles, Documents, Ads, and regular text are all considered posts on LinkedIn.

Usage

Post to engage and inform others.

Tips

• Variety of what to create.
• Photos and videos are great.
• Keep to what is on LinkedIn.

Definition

Graph Chart to acess the reach.

Accessed through the graph chart.

Usage

Is to see how many people have seen the post

Tips

• Estimate how many see your post.
• Can see what is popular and what to aim for.
• Good metric to see how to improve.

Definition

LinkedIn paid option.

Offers various paid membership options, providing access to exclusive features depending on one’s plan.

Usage

Has helpful additions.

Tips

• Career for advancement
• Has a Sales Navigator to get leads.
• Premium Business can give insight.

Definition

Statistic page.

Statistic page released by LinkedIn to further understand the world’s largest professional network.

Usage

Helps to find statistics and news on LinkedIn

Tips

• Is released by LinkedIn.
• Gives information.
• Helps find stats.

Definition

Without revealing your personal identity.

Browsing to their profile without revealing.

Usage

Can be done in settings.

Tips

• Can use the settings for this profile.
• Can set the type of profile.
• Private or more private.

Definition

Guidelines for standards and rules.

Help members to have a respectful environment

Usage

Help to keep LinkedIn good.

Tips

• Regulates behaviour, interactions, and content to foster a positive and constructive experience
• Helps maintain a respectful and professional online environment
• Helps the construction of a positive and inclusive online environment

Definition

Photo that gives members the first impression.

Should follow a list of recommendations

Usage

It helps to attract more to your profile.

Tips

• Use a person in the picture
• No sunglasses
• Smile!

Definition

Video in profile - now discountinued.

No functionality for the Profile Videos.

Usage

Was a great tool.

Tips

• Tool is not available
• Check for future use
• Was good when there

Definition

Discontinued Tool.

Is no longer available.

Usage

Was great before.

Tips

• Tool is not available
• Check back for updates
• Cannot use currently

Definition

Profile with end identifier.

Has unique identifier.

Usage

Each profile has unique URL.

Tips

• Has a personal identifier.
• Is unique to members.
• Can be customized

Definition

Display work to others.

Display publications on profile

Usage

Help show your best.

Tips

• Great to help showcase any special accolades.
• Help show why you are good to follow.
• Help tell your story

Definition

Access rating per year and the ability to give feedback.

Leave others a rating and review on the Services page.

Usage

Can help others shine.

Tips

• Must be professional.
• Must access rating per year to review
• Can help share your experience.

Definition

Carry the same weight as other reactions.

Comments are more important than quick reactions.

Usage

Good for quick feedback.

Tips

• Substantial comments are helpful.
• Give helpful context
• Important than others

Definition

Shown publicly on profile. Get recommendations from connections.

Get skill endoresments from others.

Usage

Help gain trust in the field.

Tips

• Help show what skill level you have.
• Helps publicly show what kind of expertise.
• First level connections show this

Definition

LinkedIn Recruiters membership to view business professionals.

Special grade of membership for HR professionals who need information.

Usage

To help identify the right business professionals.

Tips

• Is usually for HR Professionals
• Gives more access to member info
• Is a special grade of membership to assist in HR efforts.

Definition

To determine closeness of members.

Based on mutual connection.

Usage

To find relevant connections for your search.

Tips

• Use LinkedIn algorithm
• Make common connection
• Connect with your right peers.

Definition

Referring replies to comments.

Don't appear to other members.

Usage

To add to the conversation.

Tips

• Comments on their feed
• Only shows to users who are following you.
• Comments are for all.

Definition

Share the post with connections.

Sharing content through the Repost button appears on the Home feed

Usage

To push posts to followers.

Tips

• Posts to home feed will alert more members to the original.
• Add to your circle the best and great posts.
• Easy way to share the love.

Definition

Seen on Activity feed and lets user add thoughts to others' posts.

Adding thoughts will help get more views.

Usage

Posts more than others.

Tips

• Seen on their activity
• Treated as a regulat post.
• Helps show your own thoughts and context.

Definition

Helps manage the tools.

Category in profile to manage tools.

Usage

To help with account.

Tips

• Helps manage tools
• Is the engine of profile.
• Find Creator mode access here.

Definition

A LinkedIn tool with features to target prospects.

LinkedIn Sales Navigator offers its own inbox and powerful search features to target prospects effectively.

Usage

To target specific prospects with filters.

Tips

• Good with job changes to keep up with others.
• Offers insight on keywords.
• Profile searches

Definition

LinkedIn posts to view later.

The saved posts are accessible via your profile, in Resources | My items | Saved posts.

Usage

Can see which posts are wanted.

Tips

• Viewed and saved for later.
• Good to save what matters for viewing.
• Can use to organize and look for what’s helpful.

Definition

Scheduled to post content.

Content can be created and scheduled and can be post within 3 months with the LinkedIn scheduling feature or through a 3rd-party extension.

Usage

Can create a calendar for content.

Tips

• Great to create calendar and not have to think.
• Is an easy way to manage content
• Great to add content in three months

Definition

To display the full text.

It appears on posts, comments, articles, messages, and more.

Usage

View the full text

Tips

• Desktop five lines of text
• Helps see if you need to press see more
• Makes a difference on what to tap

Definition

Improves content search engine ranking.

Is accessible on LinkedIn newspapers and articles through the SEO settings.

Usage

Beneficial for maximizing visibility.

Tips

• Improves ranking
• Great tool for help
• Improve visibility newsletter

Definition

Find offerings and connections.

Feature available for members to elaborate on their work, offered services, and facilitate communication.

Usage

Help with communications and to reach the client.

Tips

• Access potential clients to reach out
• Great to reach out to possible recruiters
• Service is essential for growth

Definition

Managing account preferences

To access data, security, visibiliy, and notifications.

Usage

Managing notifications and changing passwords

Tips

• Great to view profile.
• Keep up with all.
• View profile

Definition

Uploading content to be seen.

Important to repost your best with your own thoughts.

Usage

To share insight.

Tips

• Show the way.
• Use LinkedIn
• Make more comments and use thoughts.

Definition

Promote individual brands initiatives and business units.

Effective tool to market effectively to promote.

Usage

Build business for success

Tips

• Build for less business.
• Great in what helps brand initiative.
• Good exposure

Definition

Create expertise to display on profile.

Create a list up to 50.

Usage

Add more exposure and more skills.

Tips

• Create the best tools
• Can add up to 50 skills
• Easy to create and display

Definition

Build non pushy to trust.

Build audience and relationship.

Usage

Help to relate and connect.

Tips

• Be friendly
• Don't push
• Build quality connections

Definition

Share selling and activity on Linkedin.

Found in LinkedIn sales navigator.

Usage

Complete two primary steps.

Tips

• Professional brand and a strong profile.
• Find and share your best skill.
• Get sales today

Definition

Accompany native videos to help with subtitles.

Great addition to content.

Usage

To add easy add of SRT captions, to be sure that the content does not contain other items for content to add to it.

Tips

• Great and easy to add to content
• Before verifying great to also see that you aren't overlapping.
• Use SRT

Definition

When the question isn’t answered on LinkedIn’s support page.

To get more support

Usage

Add the support ticket to access

Tips

• Create a support ticket and get access.
• search support in the correct order.
• Support for help.

Definition

The @ symbol to reach content.

Tagging to mention content within content.

Usage

Tag to reach content.

Tips

• Type the '@ symbol while composing posts.
• Good way to shout and communicate
• The persons name helps to complete and have more view.

Definition

Plain text use.

LinkedIn mostly uses plain text, but articles and newsletters offer limited rich-text formatting options.

Usage

To write and style as needed.

Tips

• Unicode character
• Rich text and text.
• Help create and mimich to code.

Definition

Text that shows updates on Home Feed.

Text-only post is on the home feed.

Usage

Easy to read.

Tips

• Text is simple
• Form is shorter
• Home Feed updates with help.

Definition

For lengthy and time to help see what main point

To summarize the post.

Usage

To save readers time.

Tips

• Summize the post.
• Help guide readers.
• Give it point and focus.

Definition

Panel of information

Includes name and info.

Usage

To create connection and great view.

Tips

• It includes your name and photo
• Banner image
• And headline.

Definition

A way for designated members to receive the title.

Yearly in categories of their expertise, providing additional support to help them maximize their platform usage.

Usage

Access more.

Tips

• Expertise more and more.
• Access and help.
• Help for great support.

Definition

Recommending action to prevent trolls from taking over the comment section.

Report or record any evidence of the trolling.

Usage

To help prevent further and protect.

Tips

• Evidence any trolling action
• To block any bad
• Keep a report.

Definition

Action of discontinuing follow with other member.

With connection, no disconnect required.

Usage

Take a break.

Tips

• Status follow.
• Someone you know before.
• First level connection.

Definition

The binding guidelines one agrees to

Agreement to have access on LinkedIn.

Usage

The main goal to access everything.

Tips

• Account that are in LinkedIn
• Terms are to help the members.
• Agreement has all the rules.

Definition

Address code.

Long codes added to link.

Usage

For insight to LinkedIn platform.

Tips

• Codes to help the process.
• Check link after added.
• Great way to track

Definition

Thousands of engagements and reactions.

Thousands interactions.

Usage

To give the content more exposure.

Tips

• Action of sharing content
• Share and boost
• Show content

Definition

Audio records in messages.

Up to 60 seconds and great way to express yourself

Usage

Access and can access.

Tips

• Has great sound.
• Helps show how you feel.
• Show voice now.

Definition

To share with organization.

To better share

Usage

To give back.

Tips

• Journey to help out.
• Details with profession and organization
• Responsibilities

Definition

Share website with connection and others.

External link, post with website.

Usage

To share website.

Tips

• Mode needs to be available
• Good addition to share info to all
• Share and link easy.

Definition

Recent members visited profile

Access through analytic, view list of users to profile.

Usage

To follow and engage with them

Tips

• Great to view
• See who has profile
• Access analytic to share.