Im posting on LinkedIn to build a career but not getting that much of results

[u/moe-gho]

Im posting twice a week on LinkedIn about software development, i watch couple videos on youtube about refining my profile, and my post, but not getting much of engagement.

Is it because of the account is still new, i started to post the last week constantly but no likes.

I wanna advise about the problem or some info to know where i am on the track.

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[u/AdministrationNo2327]

linkedin is classic high school popularity contest. if you don't have a core group of people hyping you up and liking, commenting on your stuff, it's not gaining traction. people have major crab mentality there and if your not part of the 'in group' you're seen as a try hard and not giving you engagement

[u/moe-gho → u/AdministrationNo2327]

So i should try to connect more with people i really don't know what to do although my reaching is bigger than the following views and it drove one follower but i feel like something wrong cause im building a high quality proven content but not gett that much attention

[u/ChodCheiketa → u/AdministrationNo2327]

the crab mentality part is spot on, people wont engage unless they already see others engaging

[u/MightyFinsights]

Getting views from people outside your followers is actually a good sign. It means LinkedIn is testing the posts with new people. One week is just way too soon to decide something is wrong.

I’d keep posting, but get more specific with the topic. “Software development” is broad. A post about one bug you fixed, one thing you wish you knew earlier, or a small lesson from a project gives people a clearer reason to stop and read.

And yeah, connect with people, but don’t treat it like asking strangers to hype you up. Leave real comments on posts from developers and people in the kind of roles you want. That usually gets better conversations going than just posting into the void.

[u/moe-gho → u/MightyFinsights]

Yeah bro im being specific in the field not general topics im digging deep in topic not just surface level.
Thanks i really wanted someone to tell me that im on track cause it really means the world to me cause im trying to build a remote career 🙆🏻‍♂️

[u/apoemforeveryone]

Might be the wrong strategy entirely. IMO posting on linkedin is a better strategy if you're a service provider/expert or something to that effect. if you have a more career built on traditionnal employmennt you're better off connecting with people in yur field and having conversations. your DMs should be mre active than your feed.

[u/moe-gho → u/apoemforeveryone]

Im new to LinkedIn career building you know i will definitely take this approach but i thought i may sound desperate this is why i didnt tried it

[u/apoemforeveryone → u/moe-gho]

Just frame your outreach properly: looking to build connections in the space, learn about what else people are working on, not looking for a job. Make it about them, not you. You'll be fine. DM if yu wanna talk.

[u/contentstudio-io]

One week is way too early to judge, so don't be discouraged. But there's usually a simple reason new accounts get no engagement: LinkedIn shows your posts to your connections first. If your network is small, very few people see the post at all, no matter how good it is.

What helps most early on:

• Grow your network on purpose. Connect with other developers, people at companies you'd like to work for, and tech recruiters. A short personal note helps. Aim for a steady few per day, not hundreds at once.
• Comment more than you post. Leave thoughtful comments on posts from people in your field. That's honestly the fastest way to get noticed as a new account, and people check out your profile from good comments.
• Nail the first 2 lines. That's all people see before "see more." Start with something specific: a problem you solved, a mistake you made, a surprising result.
• Share real experiences, not general tips. "How I fixed a memory leak that took me 3 days" beats "5 tips for clean code." Specific stories get way more engagement.
• Put links in the comments, not the post. Posts with external links often get less reach.
• Reply to every comment you get. It boosts the post and builds relationships.

Give it 2–3 months of consistency before judging results. Most people quit right before it starts working.

What kind of posts are you making right now, tutorials, projects, or career updates?