Ask Is it necessary to have a LinkedIn profile to be taken seriously as a freelancer?

[Brendan]

There is a lot of talk about LinkedIn being important for professionals, and some people swear by it for getting freelance work. But not everyone is convinced it makes that much of a difference, especially if they are already busy on other platforms. Some freelancers get steady work without ever touching LinkedIn, while others say it opened doors for them in ways other platforms could not. It really depends on the kind of work you do and who your clients are. Do you think having a LinkedIn profile actually matters for freelancers?