The main topic in this weeks show is premium accounts. Should you pay to use LinkedIn or can you get by as a free user?I discuss many of the pro's and cons and would welcome any feedback or comments you have on this subject. Email me directly at mark@linkedinformed.comHere are the notes and links (in black)News- Who's viewed your updates - summary (All) viewClick on the < highlighted above to see this view from your home page- On, Off, or Around the Clock: When LinkedIn Members Read Professionally-Relevant Content on the Web. Read the article <a href="http://marketing.linkedin.com/blog/on-off-or-around-the-clock-when-linkedin-members-read-professionally-relevant-content-on-the-web/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>- Please stop those annoying puzzles! below is the picture that accompanied my update Fill in the gaps! - Link to <a href="http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/04/02/sellhack_linkedin_plugin_pulldown/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">article</a> about 'Sell Hack' LInkedIn email plugin- You can register your interest in my new LinkedIn 3 Day Start Programme <a href="http://3daystart.in/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>Mentioned in this episode:This show was created by the original host of the show, Mark Williams.

The main topic in this weeks show is premium accounts. Should you pay to use LinkedIn or can you get by as a free user? I discuss many of the pro's and cons and would welcome any feedback or comments you have on this subject. Email me directly at mark@linkedinformed.com Here are the notes and links (in black) News - Who's viewed your updates - summary (All) view Click on the - On, Off, or Around the Clock: When LinkedIn Members Read Professionally-Relevant Content on the Web. Read the article here - Please stop those annoying puzzles! below is the picture that accompanied my update Fill in the gaps! - Link to article about 'Sell Hack' LInkedIn email plugin - You can register your interest in my new LinkedIn 3 Day Start Programme here Mentioned in this episode: This show was created by the original host of the show, Mark Williams.

The main topic in this weeks show is premium accounts. Should you pay to use LinkedIn or can you get by as a free user?I discuss many of the pro's and cons and would welcome any feedback or comments you have on this subject. Email me directly at mark@linkedinformed.comHere are the notes and links (in black)News- Who's viewed your updates - summary (All) viewClick on the &lt; highlighted above to see this view from your home page- On, Off, or Around the Clock: When LinkedIn Members Read Professionally-Relevant Content on the Web. Read the article&nbsp;<a href="http://marketing.linkedin.com/blog/on-off-or-around-the-clock-when-linkedin-members-read-professionally-relevant-content-on-the-web/" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>- Please stop those annoying puzzles! below is the picture that accompanied my update Fill in the gaps! - Link to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/04/02/sellhack_linkedin_plugin_pulldown/" rel="noopener noreferrer">article</a>&nbsp;about 'Sell Hack' LInkedIn email plugin- You can register your interest in my new LinkedIn 3 Day Start Programme&nbsp;<a href="http://3daystart.in/" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>Mentioned in this episode:This show was created by the original host of the show, Mark Williams.

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"Informed" is for you if you'd like to understand more about how LinkedIn works so that you can be an effective user of the platform. 

It's hard to know whom to believe with so many self-appointed gurus out there telling you the latest hacks for going viral and earning 7-figure deals. And even LinkedIn's own publications often don't speak to the reality of using the platform.

But for those who see past superficial promises and sanitised reports, this podcast provides evidence and thoughtful opinion. With a track record of more than 10 years of sensible, no-nonsense advice about honest best practice for LinkedIn, Informed is a trusted source of insight by many thousands of regular listeners. 

The show was created by Mark Williams, who's affectionately known as "Mr LinkedIn". Mark retired in late 2025 and handed over the reins of the show to John Espirian, the relentlessly helpful® LinkedIn nerd. John is a LinkedIn trainer and consultant, the founder of the Espresso+ community, the creator of the UpLift Live conference (the UK's original event dedicated to LinkedIn best practice), and the author of the personal branding handbook Content DNA.

John's reputation is for getting to the point and for not being a salesy douche canoe, so you can expect short, sharp episodes with zero ads or sponsored slots. This also is NOT an interview show, so if you've read this far then please don't pitch yourself for a guest appearance. However, you're welcome to get in touch if you have a LinkedIn question you'd like John to cover on the show. (To do that, search for the "Informed podcast" company page on LinkedIn and send a message.)
 
This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by or approved by the LinkedIn® corporation. John Espirian is an independent trainer and does not work for LinkedIn® – while it would be great to have LinkedIn's endorsement, the show's independence from the corporation means you, the listener, are never fed an airbrushed political spiel.

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"Informed" is for you if you'd like to understand more about how LinkedIn works so that you can be an effective user of the platform. It's hard to know whom to believe with so many self-appointed gurus out there telling you the latest hacks for going viral and earning 7-figure deals. And even LinkedIn's own publications often don't speak to the reality of using the platform. But for those who see past superficial promises and sanitised reports, this podcast provides evidence and thoughtful opinion. With a track record of more than 10 years of sensible, no-nonsense advice about honest best practice for LinkedIn, Informed is a trusted source of insight by many thousands of regular listeners. The show was created by Mark Williams, who's affectionately known as "Mr LinkedIn". Mark retired in late 2025 and handed over the reins of the show to John Espirian, the relentlessly helpful® LinkedIn nerd. John is a LinkedIn trainer and consultant, the founder of the Espresso+ community, the creator of the UpLift Live conference (the UK's original event dedicated to LinkedIn best practice), and the author of the personal branding handbook Content DNA. John's reputation is for getting to the point and for not being a salesy douche canoe, so you can expect short, sharp episodes with zero ads or sponsored slots. This also is NOT an interview show, so if you've read this far then please don't pitch yourself for a guest appearance. However, you're welcome to get in touch if you have a LinkedIn question you'd like John to cover on the show. (To do that, search for the "Informed podcast" company page on LinkedIn and send a message.) This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by or approved by the LinkedIn® corporation. John Espirian is an independent trainer and does not work for LinkedIn® – while it would be great to have LinkedIn's endorsement, the show's independence from the corporation means you, the listener, are never fed an airbrushed political spiel.

"Informed" is for you if you'd like to understand more about how LinkedIn works so that you can be an effective user of the platform. 

It's hard to know whom to believe with so many self-appointed gurus out there telling you the latest hacks for going viral and earning 7-figure deals. And even LinkedIn's own publications often don't speak to the reality of using the platform.

But for those who see past superficial promises and sanitised reports, this podcast provides evidence and thoughtful opinion. With a track record of more than 10 years of sensible, no-nonsense advice about honest best practice for LinkedIn, Informed is a trusted source of insight by many thousands of regular listeners. 

The show was created by Mark Williams, who's affectionately known as "Mr LinkedIn". Mark retired in late 2025 and handed over the reins of the show to John Espirian, the relentlessly helpful® LinkedIn nerd. John is a LinkedIn trainer and consultant, the founder of the Espresso+ community, the creator of the UpLift Live conference (the UK's original event dedicated to LinkedIn best practice), and the author of the personal branding handbook Content&nbsp;DNA.

John's reputation is for getting to the point and for not being a salesy douche canoe, so you can expect short, sharp episodes with zero ads or sponsored slots. This also is NOT an interview show, so if you've read this far then please don't pitch yourself for a guest appearance. However, you're welcome to get in touch if you have a LinkedIn question you'd like John to cover on the show. (To do that, search for the "Informed podcast" company page on LinkedIn and send a message.)
 
This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by or approved by the LinkedIn® corporation. John Espirian is an independent trainer and does not work for LinkedIn® – while it would be great to have LinkedIn's endorsement, the show's independence from the corporation means you, the listener, are never fed an airbrushed political spiel.

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