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february 4, 2026

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Growing your LinkedIn following.

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šŸ”“ Target faces PR trouble after lack of response to ICE in Minneapolis.

šŸŒ Countries are growing uneasy about dependence on US tech.

šŸ¤– AI-powered search has gutted LinkedIn’s B2B awareness traffic.

šŸš— The rise of in-car ads.

šŸ¦ Dairy Queen teases Taylor (&) Swift halftime show.

🐓 This crying horse plushy is going viral because… relatable.

How to Grow Your Personal LinkedIn Following

Growing your LinkedIn audience starts with optimizing your profile so the right people can find and connect with you. LinkedIn profiles with a clear value proposition get more views and invites.

From there, posting consistently, typically two to five times per week, keeps you visible and signal-boosts your expertise to the algorithm.

Pick a few core themes you can own and craft strong hooks that invite users to click ā€œsee moreā€ and hit Follow. Mix up formats too: text posts, carousels, videos, and polls all serve different discovery and engagement purposes.

Thoughtful replies to comments, proactive networking, and interacting with others’ posts builds relationships and drives algorithmic reach, too.

Here’s a quick list of growth levers:

  • Optimize profile headline + summary
  • Post consistently on core themes
  • Use diverse content formats
  • Engage actively with your network
  • Leverage LinkedIn features (Polls, Live, Newsletters)
  • Evaluate analytics to iterate faster

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