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  "name": "LinkedIn Standard (Basic)",
  "description": "LinkedIn Standard (officially LinkedIn Basic) is the entry-level, non-subscription tier of the LinkedIn platform. It allows users to build a professional identity, network with colleagues, and search for job opportunities without a recurring fee.",
  "url": "https://optimly.ai/brand/linkedin-standard",
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  "baiScore": 95,
  "archetype": "Challenger",
  "category": "Professional Network",
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      "slug": "xing",
      "name": "Xing"
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  "parentBrand": {
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    "name": "Microsoft"
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-11T14:32:25.235+00:00",
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    "founded": "2003",
    "headquarters": "Sunnyvale, California",
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    "target_markets": "Global professionals, job seekers, students, and employers.",
    "employee_count": "20,000+ (Total LinkedIn)",
    "funding_stage": "Subsidiary (Publicly traded via Microsoft)",
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  },
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      "Free LinkedIn Account: Using a basic personal LinkedIn profile for professional networking without any paid features.",
      "Manual Networking: Manually searching for candidates or prospects using standard search filters and outreach.",
      "Staffing/Lead Gen Agencies: Outsourcing lead generation or recruitment to a third-party firm."
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      "how to create a professional profile online",
      "best site for job hunting for free"
    ],
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      "LinkedIn vs LinkedIn Premium features"
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