LinkedIn or X for network & audience building?

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If you had to choose one platform to focus your efforts on, which would you choose? I'm looking to grow my network of Indiemakers and my instinct is that X is a better fit because LinkedIn is much more corporate, but wonder if I'm missing something. Appreciate your votes!

Dzmitry Tsemirau · Accepted Answer

I saw some statistics recently. So, conversion rates on LinkedIn are approximately 2.5 times higher than on Twitter. In addition, the life of a user on LinkedIn is much longer. On Twitter, as far as I remember, on average there are only about 40 days. I vote for LinkedIn.

Anthony Riera · Answer

100% on X for me. This is where most of the value is made. For me, not only that I' generating leads from there, I'm also creating genuine connexion, I'm learning every day and also I'm growing my audience at a rapide pace!

also, now X pays you! Which is also a big bonus when you get bigger :)

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For professional network, LinkedIn is recommended.

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It depends on your specific goals, but for growing a network of Indiemakers, X (assuming you're referring to Twitter) often provides a more informal and engaging environment for community building. It allows for direct interactions, quick updates, and sharing of insights. However, LinkedIn can be effective for a more professional and formal networking approach. Consider your audience and the type of interactions you want to foster. Both platforms can be valuable, so it might be beneficial to have a presence on both, tailoring your content to suit each platform's audience and style.

Igor Lysenko · Answer

Definitely LinkedIn

PRIYANKA MANDAL · Answer

@dzts agree

John Miller · Answer

LinkedIn totally!

Tariq Waseem · Answer

For me LinkedIn is the best platform.

Slim Geransar · Answer

@dzts based in this comment I vote LinkedIn

Jen Anderson · Answer

@dzts Excellent points. Also, the likelihood of anyone seeing your LinkedIn post is a lot higher than with a tweet.

Fabian Maume · Answer

https://www.indiehackers.com/ might actually be the most relevant place for you.

LinkedIn or X for network & audience building?

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