Do you dilute your brand ?

1. Artists and creatives 
2. Freelancers and independent consultants who rely on word-of-mouth referrals and networking within their industry rather than a formal online presence.
3. Academics and researchers who prioritise publishing in academic journals and attending conferences to build their professional reputation.
4. Government employees or individuals working in sensitive or classified roles where maintaining a low profile online is important.
5. Executives or business leaders who have established networks and connections outside of LinkedIn and prefer to keep their professional interactions more private.
6. Professionals in industries that are not well-represented on LinkedIn, such as certain trades or specialised fields.
7. Individuals who prioritise face-to-face networking and relationship-building over online platforms for professional connections.
8. Professionals who value privacy and prefer to keep their personal and professional lives separate, avoiding the potential for unwanted solicitations or connections on LinkedIn.
9. Entrepreneurs and small business owners who feel that their time is better spent focusing on their business operations rather than maintaining a LinkedIn profile.
10. Individuals who have had negative experiences on LinkedIn, such as receiving spam messages or encountering unprofessional behaviour, leading them to avoid the platform altogether.
11. Professionals who have found success in their careers without the need for a LinkedIn presence, relying on their skills, experience, and reputation within their industry to advance their careers.
12. Those who simply do not find value in using LinkedIn for networking or job searching, and prefer to engage with their professional community through other means.

Maltix recommends you:-

• Print QR business cards designed to collect and share data
• Use a BizCard or vCard link add contacts to another phone in one second
• Use a Master QR backdrop with a QR URL and internal links under your control
• Use your own Event platform
• Use your own Newsletter platform
• Use your own Domain name for email 
• User you own Knowledge base
• Register your data officer with the ICO How to
• Begin using App registration to manage the data you interreact with
• Think about the power of personal push notifications 
• Start thinking CRM integration 
• Protect your business with full GDPR disclosure
• Take GDPR and Cyber security more seriously, the fines are serious
• Avoid breach of copyright with online images Use Tineye 
• Use zero copyright images and videos Here
• Market your business ethically
• Become phone user friendly Lite or Site

1. Privacy concerns: When you create a LinkedIn profile, you are essentially putting your professional information out there for anyone to see. This can lead to potential privacy concerns, especially if you are sharing sensitive information about your job history or current employer.

2. Connection overload: LinkedIn encourages users to connect with as many people as possible, which can lead to a large number of connections that you may not actually know or have a relationship with. This can clutter your feed with irrelevant updates and make it difficult to manage your network effectively.

3. Inaccurate information: Because LinkedIn profiles are user-generated, there is always a risk of encountering inaccurate or misleading information. This can be particularly problematic when using LinkedIn for recruiting or networking purposes, as you may not be able to trust the information provided on a user's profile.

4. Endorsement inflation: LinkedIn's endorsement feature allows users to endorse their connections for specific skills, but this can easily be abused. Some users may give out endorsements without actually knowing if the person possesses that skill, leading to inflated or misleading endorsements on profiles.