# 483. Is LinkedIn a social media platform?

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Podcast: [Informed: the podcast for LinkedIn® users](https://stenobird.com/podcast/informed-the-podcast-for-linkedin-users-738396)
Published: 2026-03-21T06:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://informed-john-espirian.captivate.fm/episode/483-is-linkedin-a-social-media-platform
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## Resource

A quick look at a document that explains why LinkedIn should be considered a social media platform just like all of the other big players. Postbag Teresa Ward: should we use @mentions in comments? Lionel Guerraz: on saving money with tech tools ——— Don't use the vertical pipe | symbol in your headline Is LinkedIn social media? UpLift Live 26 is almost here. Still time to get your ticket at uplift-live.com 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!

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