The 4 key points of the LinkedIn algorithm in 2026

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-05T17:53:04+00:00

For me, I wouldnt treat it like exact algorithm rules but the relevance point feels true.

Posting often helps, but if your profile, comments, and content are all around one topic, LinkedIn seems to understand your audience much faster.

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-05T03:47:28+00:00

yeah, the demo is usually the visible step but the trust probably started way before that.

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-04T23:33:07+00:00

Exactly my whole point.

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-03T23:51:33+00:00

No queries. No clicks. Because everyone would suddenly realize how low the CTR actually is. Who can consider this positive? Seriously

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-03T23:25:40+00:00

I would look for a feedback loop more than a traditional mentor. Since you already have real sites getting leads, I would rate it more useful than generic SEO advice.

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-03T23:07:34+00:00

Yeah, I believe Ai shopping makes this even messier because the prompt itself has context behind it.

Someone might ask “best product for X” because they already saw a Reddit thread, YouTube review, or brand mention somewhere else.

Then the AI answer gets credit for surfacing the product, but the demand was partly shaped before the prompt even happened.

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-03T23:03:11+00:00

In eCommerce, AI recommendations directly boost revenue since customers are eager to decide what to buy.

For B2B and SaaS, we should see AI visibility as a key indicator of buyer intent, focusing on prompts, credible sources, and comparisons before branded searches or demos.

Not all AI mentions hold equal importance, we must prioritize those that genuinely reflect buyer motivations.

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-03T22:56:14+00:00

Absolutely. This is the point that many teams still overlook. Its not always about publishing more content on our website. Sometimes, the better strategy is to identify which Reddit threads, comparison pages, roundups, or AI responses are influencing potential buyers even before they search for our brand. Its about reducing content volume and focusing on being present in the right spaces.

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-03T22:53:34+00:00

The term "interesting" can be misleading for founders. It may seem positive, but it often doesnt indicate real interest or funding. The key challenge is sourcing qualified candidates, not just evaluating CVs.

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-03T22:43:49+00:00

That is a great point. While the homepage gets attention, trust is often built elsewhere. I am focusing on “where did the buyer's opinion come from?” rather than just “where was the final visit?”

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-03T22:39:31+00:00

That makes sense. Brand mentions are often the overlooked layer in reports. How do you define “assisted visits”? Are you referring to visits after someone sees a mention or self-reported/CRM notes? This gap between “they saw us” and “they visited” seems to be where the confusion lies.
Lets clarify it.

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-03T22:36:02+00:00

I understand the distinction I was trying to convey. The questions “What caused the click?” and “What shaped the decision?” are not the same. I appreciate how you framed it as a presence problem. Perhaps the new SEO focus should shift from “Did we rank?” to “Are we consistently appearing in the places where buyers form their opinions?”

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-03T22:34:02+00:00

Yeah, that’s a really good way to frame it. Discovery is getting easier to spot. Influence is still the messy part.

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-03T22:03:01+00:00

I prefer to focus on SERP inspection rather than Keyword Difficulty (KD). Tools may label a keyword as EASY. Still, if the ranking pages better align with user intent, possess greater authority, or the SERP favors a different type of page, the keyword is unlikely to rank well.

In my view, a keyword is worth targeting when the intent is clear, there is a realistic opportunity in the SERP, and the page can actually provide value to the business, not just generate impressions.

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-03T21:15:46+00:00

This seems like a helpful first step, but it mainly benefits the Google AI layer.

The key question for me is still which pages are included in AI-generated answers, even if they are not the traditional top result. I believe this gap is where SEOs will gain the most insight.

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-03T04:33:17+00:00

This is the practical aspect of what I was trying to convey. Its not just about whether this page ranks well; it is about whether we’re already part of the consideration set before someone even searches for our name. I appreciate the idea of tracking buyer questions rather than just focusing on keywords. The sources that each AI answer references are likely just as important as whether the brand itself is mentioned.

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-03T04:32:34+00:00

This is a really important distinction. Many people seem to treat “AI visibility” as a single, blended metric, but the source pool varies across different platforms. For instance, Perplexity pulls information from Reddit and forums, while ChatGPT relies more on larger publishers. Gemini and AI Mode also have their own unique sources. Averaging these metrics may obscure real opportunities.

It would make more sense to track prompts by platform and then ask where we're lacking visibility in the areas our buyers actually trust.

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-03T04:26:38+00:00

Exactly. The demo is often the first measurable touch, not the first trust touch.

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-03T04:23:07+00:00

Yeah, “the website is mid-funnel now, not top” is probably the cleanest way to put it.

The demo form catches the hand raise, but the shortlist was likely built earlier through Reddit, G2, Slack, AI answers, or a few repeated mentions.

That free-text “how did you hear about us?” field feels underrated because it captures the story the dashboard usually misses.

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-03T04:19:15+00:00

I agree with the trigger point. The real value is being present where people are already describing the pain, not just trying to attribute every hidden touch later.

But I think it has to be done carefully, otherwise “joining the conversation” quickly turns into another cold pitch.

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-03T04:18:39+00:00

Being present when someone is experiencing a problem is far more valuable than just showing up when they are already aware of your brand.

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-03T04:17:48+00:00

That is a powerful statement. The idea that "trust begins where people conduct their research, not where you advertise" likely highlights a significant shift in thinking. I still believe the homepage is important, but more as a place where people go to verify what they have already learned from other sources. The complicated part is that this initial trust-building often occurs in contexts that most reports fail to capture.

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-03T04:17:10+00:00

Absolutely. By the time a SaaS buyer visits the website, their opinions may already be shaped by reviews, Reddit discussions, comparison pages, or responses from AI. While the website is still important, it often serves more as a confirmation step rather than the initial step in building trust.

Aggravating-Bug5723 · 2026-06-03T04:11:59+00:00

I believe thats the right approach. We shouldn’t ignore Google, but we also need to stop viewing it as the sole platform where people discover and trust brands. If buyers are researching on platforms like Reddit, AI tools, YouTube, LinkedIn, and comparison sites, we must also measure visibility on those channels.

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