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Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media Without Losing All Your Clients

🤔 WTF is happening on LinkedIn?? (& Why I Left the Platform After 14 Years)

Jul 29, 2024
Dive into the evolution of LinkedIn, tracing its journey from a networking tool to a bustling social media powerhouse. Discover the cringe-worthy moments that plague the platform and how this has altered the landscape of thought leadership. Explore personal insights on the shifting nature of online engagements and the decision to step away after 14 years. Join the conversation about the future of professional networking in a world dominated by social media.
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Quick takeaways

  • LinkedIn has transformed from a professional networking tool to a content-driven platform, leading to superficial interactions and spam.
  • The host's decision to leave LinkedIn after 14 years reflects a growing disconnection between personal values and the platform's practices.

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Transformation of LinkedIn

LinkedIn has evolved significantly since its launch in 2002, transitioning from a digital resume and networking platform to a comprehensive social media site. Initially, users joined to present their work histories and connect professionally, with features like targeted advertising boosting its usage over the years. By 2011, the introduction of functionalities such as ‘Apply with LinkedIn’ took it into the recruiter space, enhancing its utility for job seekers. This transformation peaked with the growth of content creation tools and the advent of features like the Top Voices program, indicating a departure from its original purpose.

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