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I created this LinkedIn account just 32 weeks ago. Easiest algorithm to crack by a country mile. Since then, I’ve added $35,000 to my pipeline, built 7,000 new connections, logged 1,524,002 impressions and reached 490,507 members. Today I'll give you my exact system so you can easily replicate it with your own accounts. And if you want the full cheat sheet, including the latest engagement group templates, DM workflows, and carousel strategy, follow me, repost this, and comment “LinkedIn growth guide" and I'll DM you. You must do all 3 to get the DM. Let’s break it down... Most people are still using LinkedIn like it’s 2022, but the platform has evolved fast in the past 6 months. If you want reach, leads, and inbound traffic today, here’s the system: I post 3x per day, 7 days a week. The more consistently I post, the more my impressions and DM volume compound. When I stop, it dips. No mystery. Best performing formats right now: Carousels Use frameworks, teardown examples, and “how I did it” content Always open with a bold, benefit-focused first slide Native short videos (with subtitles) Show dashboards, product flows, client stories Subtitles now auto-preview in-feed, your first line matters Text posts Hook + whitespace + strong POV = repeatable reach “Mini-threads” (3–5 bullet takeaways) are outperforming traditional block text GIFs Still working as scroll-stoppers, especially when used with a story or walkthrough Underperformers: Tweet-style image posts are mostly dead (unless paired with humor or novel insight) External links in the post body still crush reach, drop links in comments or DMs Winning Post Combo: Text post summary + carousel + pinned CTA comment (“Comment SEO if you want the full breakdown”) Now let's talk timing. Afternoons (1–3 PM local) remain top performing for me Sunday evenings are still a cheat code; low competition, high visibility 10 posts = 1 reliable winner 30 posts = 3–5 strong ones 50+ posts = something always breaks out Volume ≠ spam. Volume = leverage. Now let's talk engagement. In 2025, LinkedIn growth = comment visibility + relationship depth. Here’s what I focus on daily: Comment on 20+ posts in my vertical Like 50+ posts (focus on mutuals and adjacent creators) Reply to every comment on my own content Repost 1–2 top-performing posts with my take LinkedIn tracks comment velocity and diversity. Meaning: Early comments = better reach More unique commenters = stronger signal Same 3 people every time = reach suppression Don’t just write “Nice post!” Instead, answer a question, add context, or share a related win. Let me also briefly touch on engagement groups. Here's how they've been working for people who use them: Build a group of 5–10 active creators Each member likes + comments within the first 30–45 minutes Rotate who engages first to avoid pattern detection Add strategic reposts with POV, this now boosts visibility again Use a shared Notion or Slack channel to coordinate daily posts and feedback Also hre are some high-converting hooks I've seen: “Here’s how we added $10K in MRR without paid ads” “This post landed me 3 demo calls in 48 hours” “LinkedIn is still overlooked in 2025. Here’s how I’m using it to win” “I spent 30 days doing X. These are the results” “If I had to start from zero on LinkedIn today, here’s what I’d do” Pair these with proof (metrics, screenshots, comments) and watch the DMs flood in. So here's your checklist: Post 3x per day Comment on 20+ relevant posts Like 50+ posts Reply to every comment Repost 1–2 valuable posts with your POV DM 5–10 new connections strategically (value-first) LinkedIn is still the highest-leverage platform for revenue and reach in 2025. This system works. It compounds. It’s free. Use it for the next 30 days and screenshot your numbers on Day 31 and @ me. And remember, if you want the full cheat sheet including the latest engagement group templates, DM workflows, and carousel strategy, follow me, repost this, and comment “LinkedIn growth guide.”

I don't mean this as an insult, just an observation... Local businesses are *still* the slowest to adapt. In this case it’s costing them 10s of thousands of dollars per month. If you're sleeping on SEO and AI Search Optimization right now, particularly given how easy it is at the moment (check the results on my previous posts), you're going to feel a little silly in 2026 and 2027 when you're inevitably playing catch up. Let me walk you through exactly how to do all this by yourself without having to hire expensive outside help. And if you want the “off-menu” cheat codes we’ve tested for ChatGPT + Perplexity visibility (not public yet), follow + RT + comment “2025 X Local Guide” and I’ll DM you the full playbook. You must do all 3 for the DM. Let's start at the top with the most important thing: authority. Google and AI engines both rank based on authority + trust. That means: PR + Backlinks from locally relevant, trusted sites Brand Mentions that reinforce entity recognition NAP + Schema Consistency across the web If you ignore authority, you’ll stay invisible even for low-competition ZIP-level queries. The best tricks right now: Partner with complementary local businesses for link swaps Pitch seasonal tips or data to neighborhood blogs and news sites Submit to high-trust local directories Sponsor school events, local fundraisers, and get a backlink in recap posts Get on “Best of [City]” lists that ChatGPT and Perplexity already cite If you want to skip the outreach grind you can also try the SEO Stuff Gold Plan over at seo stuff dot com (We only place links on sites that already appear in AI answers). Now let's talk Google Business Profiles. As of late 2025, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Bing Copilot frequently pull data straight from GBP. GBP Checklist: Complete every single field (services, categories, hours, Q&A, attributes) Upload 100+ geo-tagged photos (storefront, team, neighborhood, products) Post weekly updates: promos, events, seasonal FAQs Reply to every review with service + city terms Keep NAP 100% consistent across directories A well-optimized GBP is no longer optional (not that it ever really was), it’s how you win Maps, AI Overview, and “near me” citations. Now let's talk about what sort of pages you should be building out. AI Overviews now surface above the map pack in most markets. How to earn those spots: Create ZIP + neighborhood-specific service pages with: Embedded map Local photos FAQ blocks with exact-match city queries Internal links to main service + contact pages Add FAQ schema to make answers machine-readable Keep pages fast and mobile-first, AI engines now penalize slow loaders I also want to touch on the importance of reviews when it comes to local. These days reviews are training data for AI. Claude and Perplexity are now surfacing review text inside summaries. Your move: Ask every customer for a review via SMS/email immediately after service Display your best reviews on-site and in your GBP Reply with keywords like “Thanks for trusting us for AC repair in Scottsdale” Target 150+ reviews per location More reviews = more citations in AI answers = more clicks. And please for the love of god, fix your technical SEO. This is the silent killer for local sites. If your site is slow or broken, AI won’t trust you. Technical Checklist: Core Web Vitals: LCP < 2.5s, CLS < 0.1, INP < 200ms Lazy load images, convert to WebP/AVIF Submit XML sitemap monthly to Google + Bing Fix broken links, redirect chains, duplicate content Implement structured data: LocalBusiness Service Review FAQ Event (if seasonal promos) Also, when it comes to content creation, intent really matters. AI and Google are now prioritizing fresh, structured, local-specific content. What to publish: Hub page: “Complete Guide to [Service] in [City]” Service pages: “[Service] in [ZIP]” with photos, pricing, map, FAQ Blog posts: “5 Common [Service] Problems in [City] (and Cost to Fix)” Seasonal posts: “Best Fall Maintenance Checklist for [City] Homeowners” Add TL;DR or key takeaway boxes, Perplexity loves summarizable content. Let me also touch on the importance of branded searches, which isn't necessarily strictly a local thing, but is very important to local as well. Exact-match branded search volume is one of the most underutilized ranking signals in 2025. Ways to boost it: Social CTAs: “Search [Business Name] reviews on Google” Share transformation stories tied to location Run retargeting ads with 5-star reviews + city mentions Offer local promos: “Free HVAC inspection in Pasadena this week” Even small lifts in branded search move your site up in AI and Google rankings. Finally, let's talk analytics. Traffic is not the same thing as leads. Focus on: Branded search growth (GSC) GBP views, calls, direction requests AI Overview presence (SEO Stuff tracking) Review volume + keyword usage Conversion rate on service + location pages Review these weekly, double down on what drives calls and bookings. 90-Day Local SEO + AI Search Roadmap: Days 1–30 Fully optimize GBP + Bing Places Fix site speed, Core Web Vitals, and schema Launch 3+ ZIP-specific service pages Clean NAP consistency Days 31–60 Secure 5+ local backlinks Post weekly GBP updates Collect 30+ new reviews Launch retargeting ads with review/testimonial creatives Days 61–90 Publish 3 AI-friendly local blog posts Pitch neighborhood blogs + local media for backlinks Hit 150+ reviews per location Refresh FAQs + optimize top pages for AI coverage Want it done-for-you? DM me or visit SEO Stuff over at seo stuff dot com. And if you want the private ChatGPT + Perplexity cheat codes we’ve been testing, follow + RT + comment “2025 X Local Guide” and I’ll DM you the full playbook. You must do all 3 for the DM.