Now, your audience can "Follow" you on LinkedIn instead of "Connect"

As a regular contributor on LinkedIn, you help other like-minded professionals talk about the topics that matter. We are committed to helping content creators like you grow an engaged audience on LinkedIn. Now, your audience can "Follow" you on LinkedIn instead of "Connect" to see and interact with your thoughts, questions, and ideas. How to opt-in to Follow?

You can opt-in to grow your audience by clicking the button below or following these simple steps for mobile:

Click here to change the default option on your Profile from "Connect" to "Follow" now. Opt In Now

Go to your Settings from your Profile, select "Privacy" Under the "Who can follow you" section, ensure you have selected "Everyone on LinkedIn" as the people who can follow your updates Turn on "Make follow primary" Now, your default opt-in button on your profile will be "Follow" instead of "Connect"

Why Follow? When members follow you, they are more likely to see your content in their Feed. We've heard from you that it can be overwhelming to receive a large volume of connection requests from people you do not know. This option makes it easy to establish a relationship and share your insights with people who are interested in what you have to say. By sharing high-quality insights, you can build a loyal and engaged audience.

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