Why Can't I See Media Added to LinkedIn Experience and Featured Sections?

Have you ever encountered a situation where media you added to your LinkedIn profile is not visible when you view your profile as a public user? This can be frustrating, especially when you can see the media perfectly fine when you view your profile through a different LinkedIn member's perspective. In this article, we will explore the reasons behind this issue and how you can resolve it.

Understanding Privacy Settings

LinkedIn has specific privacy settings in place to manage who can view certain sections of your profile. These settings can affect the visibility of the media in your Experience and Featured sections.

Public vs. Connections

When you view your profile as a public user, you may not see all the media you've added to the Experience and Featured sections. LinkedIn is designed to minimize visibility for certain content to protect user privacy. Your connections and members within your network, however, should be able to view all content as intended.

Privacy Settings

Review your privacy settings to ensure that media is set to be visible to the public. LinkedIn allows users to customize who can see their profile and its contents. If you have settings limiting visibility for public users, this could be why you can't see the media when viewing as public.

Content Type

Some types of media may have specific visibility restrictions. For example, links to external websites or certain file types may not display publicly. Check the type of media you've added to determine if there might be restrictions.

Profile Updates

If you recently added media, there might be a delay in how it appears publicly. Sometimes changes take time to propagate across the platform. Be patient and allow a few days for the updates to be visible.

LinkedIn Updates

LinkedIn frequently updates its features and settings. If there have been recent changes, it might affect how content is displayed. Stay up-to-date with LinkedIn's updates to ensure you are utilizing the platform effectively.

Resolving the Issue

To resolve this, you can review your privacy settings and ensure that your profile is set to share the desired content publicly. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to LinkedIn support for further assistance.

Conclusion

Your public profile is a truncated version designed to be seen by people with whom you have no connection. The actual profile content is visible to your first connections and you can see everything they see by logging into your LinkedIn account. If you have created the Experience and Featured sections, you should be able to see them. If you still can't see the media you added, review the privacy settings and consider reaching out to LinkedIn support for further assistance.