Olivia Tremblay

Was Your LinkedIn InMail Actually Sent? If you’ve ever sent an InMail on LinkedIn and then noticed there’s no grey check mark (even years later), you’re not alone. LinkedIn messaging has a few different “states” depending on how you messaged someone (InMail vs Message Request vs regular message), what settings the recipient has, and what LinkedIn UI version you were using at the time. Let’s break it down in a way that actually helps you figure out what happened in your case. First: What does...

LinkedIn Account Restricted? Causes and Fixes (Step-by-Step) If your LinkedIn account got temporarily restricted (especially soon after you created it), you’re not alone. It’s frustrating, and it’s even worse when you urgently need LinkedIn for internship applications, networking, and your resume. Let's say, your account created in 2024 got restricted, a failed Persona verification attempt, then a second account getting restricted quickly too, this usually points to LinkedIn’s automated...

How to Stop LinkedIn From Broadcasting "LinkedIn Activity"? Many professionals like LinkedIn for networking and learning, but feel uneasy when a simple reaction, comment, or follow turns into a feed moment for their network. The concern is rarely about privacy in the legal sense, since most LinkedIn activity is designed to be visible. The bigger issue is amplification : LinkedIn resurfacing engagement to colleagues, clients, candidates, and extended networks. This guide explains what...