What is real and what is fake on LinkedIn? We're looking at some fake accounts this week.<h2>Postbag</h2>Gillian Whitney voice noteCan anything be done to stop DMs fragmenting when sending LinkedIn recommendations?<a href="https://linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7414227817237880832" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn security fake account</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7415295031567433728/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Update on fake LinkedIn security accounts</a> via Guy StrijboschWhere did all the Top Voices go?Keep your headline short: check out some tips on the importance of making a quick impact with your profile headline.<h2>UpLift Live conference discount</h2>Our most recent LaunchPad call went well, and now we're offering a conference discount to Informed listeners.Use INFORMED to get 20% off an in-person ticket to <a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/upliftlive/1624837" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UpLift Live 26</a>. That offer is valid until 11.55pm UK time on Saturday 17 January, and then it's a 10% discount after that.Solo and small business owners: join the Espresso+ community to improve your LinkedIn and online presence. Find out more at <a href="https://jesp.me/join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jesp.me/join</a>Support the show: Informed is not sponsored, so all production and hosting is self-funded. To make a small donation, go to <a href="https://jesp.me/informed-tip" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jesp.me/informed-tip</a> – thanks!

What is real and what is fake on LinkedIn? We're looking at some fake accounts this week.PostbagGillian Whitney voice note Can anything be done to stop DMs fragmenting when sending LinkedIn recommendations? LinkedIn security fake account Update on fake LinkedIn security accounts via Guy Strijbosch Where did all the Top Voices go? Keep your headline short: check out some tips on the importance of making a quick impact with your profile headline.UpLift Live conference discountOur most recent LaunchPad call went well, and now we're offering a conference discount to Informed listeners. Use INFORMED to get 20% off an in-person ticket to UpLift Live 26. That offer is valid until 11.55pm UK time on Saturday 17 January, and then it's a 10% discount after that. Solo and small business owners: join the Espresso+ community to improve your LinkedIn and online presence. Find out more at jesp.me/join Support the show: Informed is not sponsored, so all production and hosting is self-funded. To make a small donation, go to jesp.me/informed-tip – thanks!

What is real and what is fake on LinkedIn? We're looking at some fake accounts this week.PostbagGillian Whitney voice noteCan anything be done to stop DMs fragmenting when sending LinkedIn recommendations?<a href="https://linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7414227817237880832" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn security fake account</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7415295031567433728/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Update on fake LinkedIn security accounts</a> via Guy StrijboschWhere did all the Top Voices go?Keep your headline short: check out some tips on the importance of making a quick impact with your profile headline.UpLift Live conference discountOur most recent LaunchPad call went well, and now we're offering a conference discount to Informed listeners.Use INFORMED to get 20% off an in-person ticket to <a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/upliftlive/1624837" rel="noopener noreferrer">UpLift Live 26</a>. That offer is valid until 11.55pm UK time on Saturday 17 January, and then it's a 10% discount after that.Solo and small business owners: join the Espresso+ community to improve your LinkedIn and online presence. Find out more at <a href="https://jesp.me/join" rel="noopener noreferrer">jesp.me/join</a>Support the show: Informed is not sponsored, so all production and hosting is self-funded. To make a small donation, go to <a href="https://jesp.me/informed-tip" rel="noopener noreferrer">jesp.me/informed-tip</a> – thanks!

474. What is real and what is fake on LinkedIn?

"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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