2024 has been a rollercoaster, there’s no doubt about it.
But here’s the deal: while it had its challenges, it was also a year packed with wins.
And guess what?
Those wins don’t need to stay in the past. At BAMF, we’re all about creating momentum—helping you make moves today that keep success rolling into tomorrow.
For the start of this year, we’ve poured a truckload of insights into this blog, and one of our favorite topics?
Mastering LinkedIn like a pro.
As we bid farewell to 2024, let’s take a walk down memory lane as we walk you through our 2025 LinkedIn guide!
We’re revisiting some of our best LinkedIn hacks—not just to celebrate this year’s growth but to make sure you bring these strategies into 2025 to keep crushing it.
LinkedIn Thought Leadership
This year, we hit the ground running with LinkedIn thought leadership strategies.
Now, “thought leadership” might sound like buzzword bingo, but here’s the tea: it’s a game-changer.
Thought leadership is all about sharing your expertise and insights to build trust and credibility in your niche.
Early this year, we decided to share strategies to make one an effective thought leader, and these tips are still very much relevant for 2025.
But with so many people jumping on the thought leader bandwagon, standing out is more important than ever.
With LinkedIn, standing out is critical but not falling behind trends is also just as important.
Why?
Falling behind trends is a sure way to lose traction. After all, why would anyone trust someone who can’t even keep themselves relevant?
So what’s the main point that keeps on shining?
Value.
Your thought leadership has to be centered around the value that you bring to the table.
It could be your professional expertise, the materials you share, or your opinions that have helped shape your professional career.
We have to face it.
It’s all about what you can provide to your viewers.
(Also value creation is critical when it comes to the algorithm updates rolled out this year.)
As we step into 2025, lock in your position as a thought leader and stack it with our other strategies (keep scrolling 👇). This combo will have you dominating LinkedIn in no time.
AI + LinkedIn = Growth in 2025
Let’s face it—LinkedIn isn’t just for quick posts and networking. It’s prime real estate for long-form content.
But, who would want to spend their 2025 writing articles from scratch, only to be hit by a good ole’ case of writer’s block?
That’s where a lot of creators have been heavily leveraging AI.
Here’s the thing folks.
You’re not supposed to make AI write everything for you.
It should help get you into gear with your outlines, ideation, and syntax correction.
While manually writing articles is important for authenticity and having a personal touch, there’s nothing wrong with asking for help with a guide.
2025 is going to be the year where a lot of creators will definitely double down on AI.
…and of course, if you follow this blog, we’ve already paved the way with dozens of prompts to make writing and content creation a breeze on LinkedIn
LinkedIn Algorithm Updates in 2025
A new year means new updates to the LinkedIn algorithm.
Here’s the TL;DR for LinkedIn algo updates for 2025:
- LinkedIn tracks passive activity
- Comment engagement quality is now a barometer of the success of a post
- LinkedIn still favors value creation
Notice anything special?
LinkedIn is doubling down on quality, hence making it a good year for content creators that focus on adding value to people’s lives via actionable content.
To translate this into a strategy:
Stay informed.
Adapt quickly.
Keep your content optimized.
And, please create valuable content!
You can read more about this via the link below.
Link to full article: LinkedIn Algorithm Updates 2025: This is How You Dominate
Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile for 2025
There’s no better time to optimize your LinkedIn profile than the new year!
(And since it’s January, you better get cracking.)
With our guide on optimizing your LinkedIn profile for 2025, you can have a whole new profile – we’ve linked it below this section.
Not only will it keep you updated and show your audience that you are still active and relevant; it will also ensure that your latest ventures are reflected and highlighted on your profile.
Showing off your new LinkedIn profile will not only be visually appealing but it also helps you showcase more of your value in a way that’s relevant and up-to-date with trends.
If you don’t have time to do a complete LinkedIn profile update, why not switch out your featured links at the very least and change out your profile photo?
This should be enough to create a little activity in your your profile and show your viewers that you’re active on the platform.
Read the full guide here: How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for 2025
LinkedIn Post Types to Try
Last, but definitely not the least, we have coverage on the LinkedIn post types that you should be using this coming year.
This year, we’re focusing on dynamic posts that increase passive dwell time and of course, drive value.
By reading our guide and learning these post types, you can use them this 2025 to up your posting game.
After all, with everyone being thought leaders and experts in their industries, another way for you to stand out is through valuable, relevant, and witty posts.
Use this article as a guide when it comes to sharing your insights, and use it to grow more on LinkedIn.
For more post types, check out the full article: LinkedIn Post Types to Try This 2025
Key Takeaways in our 2025 LinkedIn Guide
It is undeniable that LinkedIn won’t be dislodged as the largest professional social network in the world anytime.
But this doesn’t give you an excuse not to keep up with the changes this 2025.
With the guides we’ve created last year, we hope you learn something to bring to this next year to continue to grow and stand out on LinkedIn.
Now, let’s rock this 2025.
Stay Golden!
