{"id":1890,"date":"2025-11-15T11:08:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T10:08:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/contentmaestro.be\/?p=1890"},"modified":"2025-11-15T11:55:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T10:55:26","slug":"blow-up-your-linkedin-5-unusual-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contentmaestro.be\/en\/blow-up-your-linkedin-5-unusual-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Blow Up Your LinkedIn? 5 Unusual Tips!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The inspiration for this masterpiece of content comes from Justin Welsh: a man who teaches solopreneurs to truly take ownership of their work and life. His mission? Teaching people not to get\u00a0bigger<\/em>, but to get\u00a0freer<\/em>.
And that\u2019s a vision I fully align<\/strong> with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Five smart moves the algorithm can\u2019t predict.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone wants to grow on LinkedIn.
More reach<\/strong>. More visibility<\/strong>. More \u201cimpact\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the truth?
Most people do exactly<\/strong> the same thing<\/strong>.
They post, hope, and refresh their notifications as if the next click will bring relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u00a0want<\/em>\u00a0to stand out, you need to play smarter<\/strong> than the algorithm.
Here are five<\/strong> strategies most people never use but they\u00a0do<\/em>\u00a0work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. The \u201cI link myself to other top voices\u201d move<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

LinkedIn runs on connections<\/strong>, but most people only use that word on paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Send a message<\/strong> to people in your niche.
Ask them one smart, specific question about their expertise<\/strong>.
Publish their answer in a post<\/strong>, tag them, and add your own perspective<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Result? Their audience sees you. Yours gets more value<\/strong>.
Everybody<\/strong> wins<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collaboration is the new way to grow without it feeling like \u201cnetworking\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Someone who recently inspired me with this approach was Tara Keeney<\/strong>, who interviewed Duolingo\u2019s<\/strong> CEO<\/strong>, Severin Hacker<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. The Trend Translator<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relevance<\/strong> is a superpower<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set up a few Google Alerts<\/strong> around your topics<\/strong>.
When something happens, you\u2019re the first to explain what it means for your field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use this content format for your posts:
What\u2019s happening \u2192 Why it matters \u2192 What we do with it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s how you become the voice<\/strong> that turns noise into direction<\/strong>.
And believe me: people remember<\/strong> the ones who bring clarity<\/strong> in chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. The Value Seeker<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone wants comments<\/strong>.
Few realize that\u00a0commenting<\/em>\u00a0is itself<\/strong> a growth strategy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two<\/strong> to five<\/strong> thoughtful comments a day on posts in your niche do more for visibility than a single post of your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But don\u2019t just type anything.
Justin<\/strong> uses the \u201cCEA\u201d formula<\/strong> for comments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Compliment<\/strong>\u00a0the post<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Expand<\/strong>\u00a0on one point with your own insight<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ask<\/strong>\u00a0a thought-provoking question to invite a reply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    This way, you deliver value\u00a0and<\/em>\u00a0share your perspective<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What\u00a0not<\/em>\u00a0to do:
    \u201cTotally agree, Jan! \ud83d\udc4f\u201d \u2192 shit comment (better to say nothing at all then) \u2192 brings zero value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A comment with substance<\/strong>?
    That makes you a name<\/strong> in someone\u2019s mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udca1\u00a0Pro tip:<\/strong>\u00a0keep your profile tagline short. People should understand what you do before<\/strong> clicking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    4. The \u201cI can think for myself\u201d stance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The easiest way to stand out<\/strong>?
    Not shouting louder: thinking differently<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Every week there\u2019s a new trend or \u201ctruth\u201d in your industry.
    Pick one you\u00a0disagree<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0with and write a post that respectfully adds nuance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    That builds not just reach, but reputation<\/strong>:
    the voice that dares<\/strong> to think<\/strong> instead of repeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Use this simple format:
    Popular opinion \u2192 Your take \u2192 Why \u2192 What do you think that?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This attracts the right people: thinkers<\/strong>, not noise-makers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    5. What works for me won\u2019t necessarily work for you<\/strong>…<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Personal branding<\/strong> is about doing things\u00a0your<\/em>\u00a0way.
    So these tips are valuable<\/strong>, but maybe not all of them<\/strong> are for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I believe strongly in choosing what fits you: both the method<\/strong> and the outcome<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So: do a 30-day test<\/strong>.
    Pick the tactics<\/strong> that resonate<\/strong>.
    Maybe all five, maybe one, maybe none (no hard feelings \ud83d\ude09).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Just stay consistent.
    Every day for a month.
    Or your own pace as long as you stick with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    And measure more than likes.
    Look at conversations: that\u2019s where the real value lives.

    In what people give back.
    In insights, connections, seeds for new ideas.
    (And yes, feel free to turn\u00a0those<\/em> interactions\u00a0into content as well!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    After thirty days, you\u2019ll see for yourself:
    It\u2019s not the loudest voices that grow, but the smartest<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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