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Do You Know Your LinkedIn SSI Score? Here's How to Find It and Why It Matters for Your Branding Your LinkedIn SSI score is a key measure of how effectively you're building your personal brand and growing your network.

By Conner Krizancic Edited by Micah Zimmerman

Key Takeaways

  • LinkedIn watches every post, like, and connection request you make.
  • So before you craft your next post, check your SSI score, implement these strategies and start making every interaction count.

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If you're serious about building your personal brand or establishing thought leadership on LinkedIn, your LinkedIn SSI (Social Selling Index) score should be on your radar. This often-overlooked metric is more than just a number — it's a strategic tool that helps measure how effectively your content and activity contribute to your professional brand and networking goals.

With LinkedIn as the go-to platform for professional connections, understanding and leveraging your SSI score offers a competitive edge. Here's what you need to know, how to find your score and, most importantly, how to use it to your advantage.

Related: How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile in 6 Easy Steps

What is LinkedIn's SSI score?

LinkedIn's SSI score is essentially a performance gauge for how well you're using the platform to create an influential presence. The score is calculated based on four key areas:

  1. Establish your professional brand
    This measures how well you showcase your expertise by creating meaningful, engaging content. LinkedIn wants to see if you're putting in the effort to post thoughtful updates, share industry news, and contribute to conversations about trends.

  2. Find the right people
    It's not just about the number of connections you have — it's about the quality. LinkedIn evaluates how effectively you connect with relevant professionals, whether they are potential clients, collaborators or industry leaders.

  3. Engage with insights
    Networking also means interacting with what others share. This component tracks how often you like, comment and engage with other users' posts. Being an active participant boosts your credibility and visibility.

  4. Build relationships
    Beyond connecting, LinkedIn values how well you nurture relationships. Whether through comments or direct messages, meaningful conversations strengthen your network and reflect positively on your score.

How to find your SSI score

Finding your SSI score is quick and easy. Here's how:

  1. Google "LinkedIn SSI Score."
  2. Click the first result that appears.
  3. Select 'Get your score' from the top banner.

You'll receive a score between 0 and 100, with each of the four components contributing to your overall score.

Related: 4 Tips and Tricks to Ace Your LinkedIn Game

What's a good SSI score?

Here's a quick guide to understanding your score:

  • 70 or above: Congratulations — you're a LinkedIn pro. You've mastered the art of social selling and are effectively leveraging the platform for your brand.
  • 60 to 69: You're in a solid position, but there's still room for improvement. Focus on engaging with more content and nurturing your relationships.
  • 50 to 59: You're making progress, but it's time to level up. A score in this range suggests that while you're using LinkedIn, there's more you can do to maximize its potential.
  • Below 50: It's time to revisit your strategy. If your score is below 50, you're missing out on key opportunities to build your personal brand and expand your network.

How to improve your SSI score

Looking to increase your score? Try these three daily habits:

  1. Send 10-15 targeted connection requests each day. The more relevant connections you make, the more value you add to your network.
  2. Make at least five meaningful comments on others' posts. Engaging thoughtfully with content shows LinkedIn that you're an active participant in your network.
  3. Like 10-20 posts in your home feed. This increases your visibility and strengthens your relationships with those in your network.

Why your SSI score matters

So, why should you care about your SSI score?

A high score boosts your visibility. LinkedIn rewards active users by promoting their content to more people, increasing your reach and influence. Additionally, a higher score unlocks the ability to send more connection requests, allowing you to grow your network faster.

LinkedIn tracks every interaction — from a like to a direct message — and uses this data to gauge your level of engagement. The more active and strategic you are, the more LinkedIn helps you grow your professional influence.

Your LinkedIn SSI score is more than just a vanity metric — it's a tool that gives insight into how well you leverage the platform for personal brand building and networking. By improving each of the four components, you'll raise your score and build a stronger, more engaged professional network.

Remember, LinkedIn watches every post, like, comment and connection request you make. So before you craft your next post, check your SSI score, implement these strategies, and start making every interaction count.

Conner Krizancic

Entrepreneur Leadership Network® Contributor

CEO of SpeakrBrand, Personal Brand Builder for Thought Leaders

Conner Krizancic is the founder of SpeakrBrand, the #1 LinkedIn-focused personal branding agency for keynote speakers and thought leaders, and serves as the fractional Chief Marketing Officer at Gotham Artists, a leading speakers bureau.

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