My profile showing the new background plus the incentive to upgrade (even though this will be available to all eventually).This also shows how you can view someone's recent activity.<ul><li>Viewing previous activity returns...yayy! (see above)</li><li>New custom profile backgrounds (see above) click <a href="http://specialedition.linkedin.com/custom-backgrounds/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for early access as a free user</li><li>LinkedIn close down their own group managers group</li><li>New Spotlight premium plan soon to arrive (see below)</li><li>New suggested keywords feature for premium users</li><li>We Can Do Better Than LinkedIn. Jon Nathanson's (below) <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/technology/2014/05/what_is_linkedin_for_and_can_we_do_better.html?utm_content=buffer6756e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">article</a> </li></ul> Want to have your say on the show?Click on the black 'send voicemail' link on the right side of this page. This allows you to record a short message or question which I can play on the show!If you like the podcast please spread the word. Here is how you can; <ul><li> </li><li>Post a link to this page as a status update on LinkedIn</li><li> </li><li> </li><li>Post a link to this page on Twitter with #linkedin and @mr_linkedin</li><li> </li><li> </li><li>Review the show on iTunes or Stitcher (this massively helps and would be most appreciated)</li><li> </li></ul>  Mentioned in this episode:This show was created by the original host of the show, Mark Williams.

My profile showing the new background plus the incentive to upgrade (even though this will be available to all eventually). This also shows how you can view someone's recent activity.Viewing previous activity returns...yayy! (see above)New custom profile backgrounds (see above) click here for early access as a free userLinkedIn close down their own group managers groupNew Spotlight premium plan soon to arrive (see below)New suggested keywords feature for premium usersWe Can Do Better Than LinkedIn. Jon Nathanson's (below) article Want to have your say on the show? Click on the black 'send voicemail' link on the right side of this page. This allows you to record a short message or question which I can play on the show! If you like the podcast please spread the word. Here is how you can; Post a link to this page as a status update on LinkedIn Post a link to this page on Twitter with #linkedin and @mr_linkedin Review the show on iTunes or Stitcher (this massively helps and would be most appreciated) Mentioned in this episode: This show was created by the original host of the show, Mark Williams.

My profile showing the new background plus the incentive to upgrade (even though this will be available to all eventually).This also shows how you can view someone's recent activity.<ul><li>Viewing previous activity returns...yayy! (see above)</li><li>New custom profile backgrounds (see above) click&nbsp;<a href="http://specialedition.linkedin.com/custom-backgrounds/" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>&nbsp;for early access as a free user</li><li>LinkedIn close down their own group managers group</li><li>New Spotlight premium plan soon to arrive (see below)</li><li>New suggested keywords feature for premium users</li><li>We Can Do Better Than LinkedIn.&nbsp;Jon Nathanson's (below)&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/technology/2014/05/what_is_linkedin_for_and_can_we_do_better.html?utm_content=buffer6756e&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=linkedin.com&amp;utm_campaign=buffer" rel="noopener noreferrer">article</a>&nbsp;</li></ul> Want to have your say on the show?Click on the black 'send voicemail' link on the right side of this page.&nbsp;This allows you to record a short message or question which I can play on the show!If you like the podcast please spread the word. Here is how you can; <ul><li> </li><li>Post a link to this page as a status update on LinkedIn</li><li> </li><li> </li><li>Post a link to this page on Twitter with #linkedin and @mr_linkedin</li><li> </li><li> </li><li>Review the show on iTunes or Stitcher (this massively helps and would be most appreciated)</li><li> </li></ul> &nbsp;Mentioned in this episode:This show was created by the original host of the show, Mark Williams.

19. A Week of New Features

"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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