Strategy

Why CEOs Should Be on LinkedIn

If you’re a CEO, you might think LinkedIn is pretty low down on your priority list, right? Maybe you’re just too busy. Or you don’t […]

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Why I’m Writing Articles Again on LinkedIn

(Jeff Young, my special guest, adds an important item too!) Back in March 2018 I wrote an article you can still find on my LinkedIn […]

Outsourcing

Can You Outsource Your LinkedIn Activity?

A question I often get is: “Can you successfully outsource your LinkedIn activity and engagement?” Is it cost-effective? Does it even work? I’m going to […]

How Effective Is LinkedIn for Recruiting?

I am often asked, “Nigel, how can I utilise LinkedIn as a recruitment tool, organically?” A good question. How effective is LinkedIn for recruiting without […]

How often to post on LinkedIn

How Often to Post on LinkedIn

I’ve been asked plenty of times when the best time is to post on LinkedIn. But a question I also receive often is: “How often […]

LinkedIn Dark Mode

How to Use LinkedIn Dark Mode

LinkedIn Has Gone Dark… If you’re like me, you probably log in to LinkedIn all the time, day or night. And of course, when it […]

When is the best time to post on LinkedIn?

When Is the Best Time to Post on LinkedIn?

I get a lot of questions about posting on LinkedIn and how best to maximise your engagement. One of the biggest of these questions is: […]

LinkedIn Profile Views

The Importance of LinkedIn Profile View Data

“Okay, summer is over, Nigel. Your LinkedIn Profile views have never been lower – get your act together, pal!”– Note to self, September 2021 In […]

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Why Commenting Is Better than Sharing on LinkedIn

How to share a post on LinkedIn: If you are wondering how to share a post on LinkedIn, you simply hit the ‘share’ button underneath […]

How to Use LinkedIn Successfully: 10 Top Tips on What NOT to Do!

Wondering how to use LinkedIn successfully? Here are my top ten things to avoid doing to secure your success! How to Use LinkedIn Successfully 1) […]

LinkedIn Stories are set to be reimagined

LinkedIn Stories Are Set to be “Reimagined”

Do you remember LinkedIn Stories? In a few weeks, you will do. That is following LinkedIn’s announcement on 31st August that they are being “reimagined”. […]

Podcast: LinkedIn Success Requires a New Social Media Selling and Sharing Strategy

I relished the opportunity to once again join my good friend Deborah Corn, Principal at the Print Media Centr and self-proclaimed intergalactic Ambassador to the […]

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Watch Out for Fake LinkedIn Profiles

Are you aware of fake profiles on LinkedIn? Are you checking if someone looks genuine or not? Because you should be. Do you take steps […]

LinkedIn advice on what to start, stop and continue doing for your business

What You Should Start, Stop and Continue on LinkedIn

Start, STOP, Continue… In business, what do we all need to start doing? What could we do with giving up? And what are we doing […]

LinkedIn Search Filters

How to Use LinkedIn Search Filters

Have you spotted the latest LinkedIn search filters? With LinkedIn’s newest search experience, they’ve made it easier than ever for you to find everything you […]

Gamechanging LinkedIn Links You Should Bookmark

Do you ever feel like you fall down a rabbit hole on LinkedIn? Not sure how much time you should spend on the platform? One […]

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Who Sees My Content on LinkedIn?

Do you wonder how or why YOU get to see certain content coming into your homepage feed? When you share content, do you know who […]

LinkedIn Trends: Predictions from Experts for 2021

I am honoured to be featured in a brilliant 30-minute LinkedIn trends predictions video venture my friend and fellow LinkedIn Trainer, Speaker and Coach, Jo […]

How to Market Your Brand on LinkedIn: Four Top Tips for 2021

We all seek to develop LinkedIn best practices and, as we approach 2021, putting 2020 squarely behind us, I take a look at digital trends […]

My LinkedIn Profile Views Experiment

I have been experimenting and I wanted to share the results with you. Conclusion: Not Posting on LinkedIn Can Damage Your LinkedIn Health! Until yesterday, […]

A guide to using Hashtags on LinkedIn

A guide to using Hashtags on LinkedIn

Hashtags can be a bit baffling if you’re new to social media and if you’re trying to work out how they operate on LinkedIn. Technically, […]

How to request access to a LinkedIn Company Page when the employee with access leaves

Has the Person with Access Rights to Your LinkedIn Company Page Left Your Organisation?

Are you pondering the issue of “how to request access to a LinkedIn Company Page?” Can you no longer access your LinkedIn Company Page (now […]

Recently Launched New Features on LinkedIn

If you are an active LinkedIn user, you may have spotted several new features on LinkedIn lately. Some of these new features are LinkedIn’s way […]

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LinkedIn Lead Generation Expert? Pwah!

This week I had a rant on LinkedIn. The rant centred on the fact that most people who purport to be “LinkedIn lead generation experts” […]

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Webinar: Maximising Your Results on LinkedIn

I teamed up with long-time friend and LinkedIn legend, Deborah Corn, to share our insights on how to grow your network on LinkedIn with high-quality […]

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Your LinkedIn Questions Answered

Are you proud of your LinkedIn presence? Now more than ever, your future customers/clients are researching their next supplier or partner online. They’re looking for […]

Podcast: How to Optimise LinkedIn During Lockdown

I had the privilege of taking part a podcast episode of Print Media Centr’s Podcasts from the Printerverse series alongside Print Producer, and long-time friend […]

How to Achieve Success on LinkedIn as Seen in the Yorkshire Business Review

The Yorkshire Business Review kindly featured my article on How to Achieve Success on LinkedIn on page 41 of their Spring 2020 issue. Here I […]

What is LinkedIn Lead Generation?

Generating leads – that is attracting and keeping the attention of promising and interested potential clients or customers – is one of the biggest challenges […]

How to Win Your First 10 New Customers Via LinkedIn

Are you spending WAY too much time trying to find your next new clients through traditional means such as networking, cold-calling and sending out ineffective […]

LinkedIn webinar sessions by Nigel Cliffe for LinkedIn Success

The Keys to LinkedIn Success

I was very grateful to be invited to speak about how to succeed on LinkedIn at the CFN (Corporate Finance Network) Conference earlier this month […]

How to avoid LinkedIn scams and fake messages

Beware of Scams on LinkedIn!

BEWARE OF FAKE LINKEDIN SCAMS MESSAGES ON LINKEDIN! I recently received an (unusually) impersonal LinkedIn message from my connection Business Development Executive, Gareth Bottomley containing […]

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Why I’m Not a Fan of LinkedIn Company Pages

A common question I get asked is whether it is better to publish content from a Personal page or from a Company page. The short […]

LinkedIn Questions from LinkedIn Learning Lunch with Nigel Cliffe

Witness Interactive Marketing in Practice

A few days ago I had the privilege of delivering a session on LinkedIn at West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce’s regular Learning Lunch […]

LinkedIn marketing strategy

Why You Need a LinkedIn Marketing Strategy

There are many things you might wish to achieve by spending time on LinkedIn. But is it working for you? Sadly, I see a lot […]

My Predictions & Digital Trends LinkedIn in 2020

As we’ve welcomed a new year recently, I thought I’d ask what’s going to be HOT on LinkedIn in 2020? What’s going to be popular, […]

How to Use LinkedIn Effectively in 2020

Checklist: How to Use LinkedIn Effectively in 2020

Are you succeeding on LinkedIn? Are you achieving your goals? Most business professionals have a LinkedIn Profile, but many don’t know how to maximise its […]

How to Export Your LinkedIn Contacts

Why Should You Export Your LinkedIn Contacts? Your LinkedIn Connections are yours. You’ve worked hard to build relationships, personalise your Connection requests, and construct a […]

How to Use LinkedIn for Business Growth UMi webinar with Nigel Cliffe

WEBINAR How to Use LinkedIn for Business Growth and Your Personal Brand

I was delighted to take part in business development company UMi’s ‘Table Talk’ webinar titled: ‘How to Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Business and Personal […]

How to Make the Most of the Changing Nature of B2B Sales

Are you one of those companies failing to make the most of the changing nature of B2B sales? By failing to understand the way the […]

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Why Do People Use LinkedIn?

I often say the key to success on LinkedIn is to engage with content by commenting and sharing your thoughts and content that you think […]

Auto LinkedIn Lead Generation

LinkedIn Lead Generation: What NOT to Do!

“I can generate you 5 new clients a week” What a con! The above image shows my Invitations inbox right now. Full of auto lead […]

What Does Found You Via LinkedIn Search Mean?

‘Found You Via LinkedIn Search’ You’ve seen it often, I’m sure? When you scroll to the ‘Your Dashboard’ section on your LinkedIn Profile and click […]

Why You Should Vet All Your LinkedIn Connection Requests!

Seriously, you should check ALL incoming LinkedIn requests to connect VERY carefully! I just had to share this with you… A highly regarded connection of […]

How to Make a Video for LinkedIn

You may have been ‘winning’ at LinkedIn a year or so ago, with your posts generating lots of engagement and comments and the right people […]

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LinkedIn as a Managed Service? No Thanks…

LinkedIn-as-a-Service? You will be aware of the expression ‘Software-as-a-Service’? I heard a new one this week which made me think: Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) As transport becomes […]

Should I Get LinkedIn Premium?

Is upgrading to LinkedIn Premium worth it? How would upgrading to LinkedIn Premium benefit me?   I am asked these questions every week at some […]

LinkedIn stats

Sort Your Weekly Search Stats Out LinkedIn!

Which LinkedIn Stats Are Making Me Make My Grumpy Face? Over the last few years, as I’ve delivered LinkedIn Courses, LinkedIn Consultancy services and spoken […]

People You May Know on LinkedIn

Why I Disagree with the People You May Know LinkedIn Feature

People you may know on LinkedIn. Is this feature EVER useful? Where Is the Feature Located? Found when you’re on your ‘My Network’ tab on […]

LinkedIn Update, LinkedIn documents

Newsflash! Important LinkedIn Update!

Newsflash exclusive! LinkedIn has been busy making a lot of changes lately, including going niche with algorithm changes and adding ‘Documents’ to the summary of […]