To change your viewing mode
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2024 10:00 am
click on “Profile viewing options”. As you can see, the set one, in this case, is “Your name and headline”, in other words, public mode.
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Step 3
At this point, you can choose your viewing mode.
You can choose between “Your name and headline”, which is the mobile number database public mode. As seen in the image. However, don't forget you can customize the information that will be available.
You can also choose “private profile characteristics”, which is the semi-private mode, where the people whose profiles you've visited will simply see your job title or area of expertise.
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And lastly, you can choose “private mode”, where others will only be able to see “Anonymous LinkedIn Member has viewed your profile”.
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Key takeaways
Every aspect of LinkedIn is a component of your LinkedIn strategy.
And visiting people's profiles is definitely one of these components. So you want to make sure that you use LinkedIn's private mode when you don't want to alert others that you're working behind the shadows!
FAQs
Is LinkedIn private mode really private?
Forks. When you visit someone's profile with your private mode turned on all they will see is that “Anonymous LinkedIn member” has visited their profile. None of your information will be revealed.
How do I know who viewed my profile without a premium account?
Go to the analytics section by scrolling down in your profile.
You will be able to see who viewed your profile during the last 90 days.
Although you will not be able to see personal information, you'll see their company. To gain more viewer insights you'll need a premium account.
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Should I keep my LinkedIn private or public?
It depends on what your searches are for at that time.
If you want to do some background checks or general research, it's best to turn on private mode. But if you want to let someone know you're interested in them, make sure they can identify you easily by turning on public mode.
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Step 3
At this point, you can choose your viewing mode.
You can choose between “Your name and headline”, which is the mobile number database public mode. As seen in the image. However, don't forget you can customize the information that will be available.
You can also choose “private profile characteristics”, which is the semi-private mode, where the people whose profiles you've visited will simply see your job title or area of expertise.
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And lastly, you can choose “private mode”, where others will only be able to see “Anonymous LinkedIn Member has viewed your profile”.
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Key takeaways
Every aspect of LinkedIn is a component of your LinkedIn strategy.
And visiting people's profiles is definitely one of these components. So you want to make sure that you use LinkedIn's private mode when you don't want to alert others that you're working behind the shadows!
FAQs
Is LinkedIn private mode really private?
Forks. When you visit someone's profile with your private mode turned on all they will see is that “Anonymous LinkedIn member” has visited their profile. None of your information will be revealed.
How do I know who viewed my profile without a premium account?
Go to the analytics section by scrolling down in your profile.
You will be able to see who viewed your profile during the last 90 days.
Although you will not be able to see personal information, you'll see their company. To gain more viewer insights you'll need a premium account.
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Should I keep my LinkedIn private or public?
It depends on what your searches are for at that time.
If you want to do some background checks or general research, it's best to turn on private mode. But if you want to let someone know you're interested in them, make sure they can identify you easily by turning on public mode.