Mastering LinkedIn Top Voice Badges

Aug 6, 2024

LinkedIn Top Voice Master Class Notes

Introduction

  • Importance of regular content sharing on LinkedIn to avoid a "ghost town" profile.
  • Focus on two types of LinkedIn Top Voice badges: Blue Badge and Gold Badge.

LinkedIn Top Voice Badges

Blue Badge

  • Exclusively by invitation for senior-level experts/leaders in their fields.
  • Selection process:
    • Evaluated by LinkedIn's editorial team in your region/country.
    • Selected for a one-year term.
  • Purpose:
    • Highlights top creators and makes it easier for members to find them.
  • Key criteria:
    • Regular content sharing.
    • Engaging contributions: insightful, conversational, timely.
    • Demonstrated community engagement without being self-promotional.

Gold Badge

  • More accessible for creators.
  • Criteria for earning:
    • Contribute to AI-generated articles.
    • Must be a top 10% contributor in the selected category for 60 days.

Steps to Achieve Blue Badge

  1. Regular Content Sharing:
    • Avoid a content-less profile.
    • Most blue badge holders post regularly.
  2. Connect with LinkedIn News Editors:
    • Engage with editors in your region to enhance visibility.

Steps to Achieve Gold Badge

  1. Choose Your Category:
    • Select a single relevant category to focus on.
  2. Contribute Regularly:
    • Minimum of three contributions per week to relevant articles.
    • Focus on the same category for consistency.
  3. Utilize Low Competition Topics:
    • Identify and engage in low-competition topics.
  4. Contribute During Weekends:
    • Typically less competition on weekends.
  5. Like Your Own Contributions:
    • Increases engagement and visibility.

Tips for Visibility and Engagement

  • Share links to articles rather than resharing content.
  • Maintain originality to align with LinkedIn's algorithm preferences.
  • Check your top voice status regularly; it may not be automatically displayed on your profile.

Conclusion

  • Encourage sharing achievements when attaining badges.
  • Emphasize the importance of being proactive in engaging with the LinkedIn community.
  • Reminder to harness the insights gained to elevate personal and professional branding.

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