Profile Optimisation

LinkedIn personal branding

Building a Personal Brand on LinkedIn

“Do you have a personal brand on LinkedIn?” When my friend asked me this, it really made me think. My initial response was: “Of course, […]

Nigel Cliffe LinkedIn Creator Mode profile view

Meet LinkedIn Creator Mode and Cover Stories!

August 11th 2021 LinkedIn Creator Mode Update:  I haven’t found anyone who suggests that having turned on Creator Mode has made any difference at all. […]

how to get LinkedIn URL that is personal to you

How to Get a LinkedIn URL that’s Personal to YOU

Have you ever wondered ‘what is my LinkedIn URL?’ Well, it’s when the link to your LinkedIn Profile looks like this: www.linkedin.com/in/nigeljcliffe And not this: […]

Nigel Cliffe LinkedIn Job History

How Far Back Should You Go with Your LinkedIn Job History?

How far back should we go in terms of our career history on LinkedIn? I have been asked many times about this, so here is […]

New LinkedIn Profile Featured section to improve your LinkedIn Profile

Improve Your LinkedIn Profile With NEW Featured Section

It’s the start of a new week and something REALLY IMPORTANT has been updated on LinkedIn… Take a look at your LinkedIn Profile page – […]

The process and thinking behind the Best LinkedIn Headlines

The Process Behind Creating the Best LinkedIn Headlines

*UPDATE* Since writing this blog post, the character count for LinkedIn headlines has now been extended from 120 characters to 220 characters (including spaces) but […]

LinkedIn Industry Sector List Guide

Are You Using the Industry Sector List on LinkedIn Correctly?

Are you represented in the correct ‘Industry Sector’ on LinkedIn? Have you selected the correct option from LinkedIn’s industry sector list on your LinkedIn profile? […]

How to write a LinkedIn Summary

How to Write a LinkedIn Summary

I often get asked this question. Along with: “What should I put in my LinkedIn ‘About’ section?” (LinkedIn used to call the ‘About’ section your […]

LinkedIn Skills

Match Made in Heaven: LinkedIn Skills

What are you good at? What are your strengths? What subjects do people come to you for advice on? What area do you feel you […]

LinkedIn Privacy Settings Guide

A Guide to LinkedIn Privacy Settings

Privacy? What privacy?! Do you find yourself wondering about just how much online privacy you have these days? I certainly do. I’m acutely aware that […]

How to protect your business from Competitors, LinkedIn tips

How to Protect Your Business from Competitors

People often ask business and sales consultants about how to protect their business from competitors. Now there are many answers to this question, but one […]

LinkedIn Profile Photo, blank LinkedIn Profile

Why You Should Never Leave Your LinkedIn Profile Blank

I mean, really?! We all see them. Profiles with no profile photo, no background image, no suitable job title, sometimes, as with the case above, […]

How Do I Improve My LinkedIn Feed?

How Do I Improve My LinkedIn Feed?

So, you’re not seeing the right stuff on LinkedIn, eh? How many times do I hear “LinkedIn is getting just like Facebook?” All I can […]

How to Make a Good LinkedIn Profile Picture

Say Cheese! How to Make a Good LinkedIn Profile Picture

“Get yourself a great LinkedIn profile headshot!” This is what I tell the countless people who attend my LinkedIn Training Workshops and Masterclasses. My own […]

LinkedIn Headline, LinkedIn Profile

What Does Your LinkedIn Headline Say About You?

*UPDATE* Since writing this blog post, the character count for LinkedIn headlines has now been extended from 120 characters to 220 characters (including spaces) but […]

What Your Profile Picture Tells Me – Nine Top Tips To Improve It

It always seems a pretty basic requirement to me to have a good profile picture associated with your LinkedIn profile. Why then, does this issue […]

LinkedIn: The Importance Of Simply Being Me

I have often wondered why certain people I know take on different personas in different situations. Most folks I know I find to be pretty […]