The “Top Voice” badge on LinkedIn is a special acknowledgment given to individuals who consistently share top-tier, expert knowledge within their industry. While it used to be an invite-only program, the primary route to achieving this distinction now involves active participation in the LinkedIn community.
To earn a Community Top Voice badge, one of the main approaches is by contributing to LinkedIn’s Collaborative Articles. These articles cover a wide array of professional topics, often initiated by LinkedIn or with the help of AI, and are then opened up for community experts to offer their insights and practical experience.
Here’s a breakdown of the typical process: Firstly, seek out and contribute to Collaborative Articles that align with your expertise, usually suggested based on your profile skills. Secondly, your contribution should entail adding a well-crafted, insightful comment to a section of an article, aiming to provide value for readers. Thirdly, the community evaluates your contributions through reactions; if deemed “Insightful” by other LinkedIn members, it signifies quality. Lastly, to earn the badge, you must rank among the top contributors for a specific skill. LinkedIn evaluates both the quality and quantity of your contributions, awarding you the badge if you consistently stand out as a leading contributor in a particular skill area, such as “Marketing Strategy” or “Search Engine Optimization.”
Remember that this badge is tied to a specific skill and requires ongoing high-quality contributions to maintain. In essence, for most professionals, attaining a “Top Voice” badge is not about general posting or garnering likes on personal content but rather about showcasing expertise by consistently delivering valuable, top-notch contributions to LinkedIn’s Collaborative Articles within your specialized skill domains.
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