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• Personal vs Company Brand Framework:
- Separate your personal brand from your employer’s brand
- Aim for 3 days recruiting content, 2 days broader professional content
- Personal stories and experiences build authenticity
- Benefits both individual and company through increased visibility
• Content Creation Methodology:
- Start by commenting on others’ posts to generate ideas
- Batch write content in 60-90 minute blocks
- Pre-schedule posts using LinkedIn’s native scheduler
- Focus on creating white space and scannable content
- Use one-liners with spaces between for mobile readability
• Audience Growth Strategy:
- Connect broadly beyond just in-person contacts
- Focus on relevant professional connections
- Leverage second-degree connections for opportunities
- Build trust at scale through consistent posting
- Aim for reaching thousands of impressions weekly
• Content Performance Framework:
- Avoid direct links in posts (hurts algorithm reach)
- Share links in comments after engagement
- Mix content types (text, video, images)
- Don’t focus solely on vanity metrics
- Track performance using analytics tools like Shield
• Audience Research Process:
- Send voice DMs asking for content ideas
- Use LinkedIn polls to test content topics
- Get direct feedback from connections
- Analyze which posts drive actual conversions
- Adjust content mix based on audience preferences
• Content Repurposing Strategy:
- Review high-performing past content
- Repost successful content after 6 months
- Update and refresh old topics
- Mix educational and motivational content
- Focus on evergreen professional insights