Paul Boag

Stop Lurking. Start Getting Known.

Published:
08 January 2026
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News
Reading time:
3 minutes

A practical, low-effort system for building your reputation (without turning it into a second job).

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Let’s Talk About the Thing Nobody Admits

Most people know reputation matters and that they should be networking on platforms like LinkedIn.

Most people also hate what LinkedIn seems to require.

  • Endless posting
  • Performative “thought leadership”
  • Awkward networking
  • A vague sense you’re falling behind

This webinar is for people who want the benefits of being visible without sacrificing evenings and weekends to the content gods.

Instead of obsessing over posting, we’ll focus on the fastest way to build a reputation: showing up consistently and contributing in small, useful ways.

And yes, I’ll also show how Bleet can remove a lot of the busywork, so you can do the right actions faster (and in a voice that still sounds like you).

What You’ll Learn

Part 1: A Reputation That Doesn’t Require a Personality Transplant

  • What to focus on consistently (and what to ignore), so you stop burning energy on the wrong LinkedIn behaviors
  • How to become findable and referable without becoming a full-time poster
  • The minimum viable focus: what you talk about, who you talk to, and why people should care

Part 2: Who to Follow (So You’re Not Screaming Into the Void)

  • How to build a small “signal list” of people worth engaging with
  • The three types of accounts that actually matter (and why following everyone is a trap)
  • How to spot conversations you can contribute to, even if you don’t feel like an “expert”

Part 3: Commenting That Builds Relationships (Not Just Notifications)

  • A simple comment framework that makes you memorable without sounding needy
  • How to comment in a way that starts real conversations
  • What to avoid if you don’t want to look like a LinkedIn gremlin

Part 4: Connecting + DMs Without Being Weird

  • When to connect (and when not to)
  • How to send a connection request that doesn’t feel like a sales ambush
  • How to move from public engagement to a private conversation naturally

Part 5: Posting Regularly With Minimal Effort

  • A “minimum viable posting” approach that doesn’t require endless original ideas
  • How to turn everyday work (meetings, decisions, lessons learned) into posts
  • Tools that can help you draft posts, replies, and ideas faster while keeping your voice intact

What You’ll Walk Away With

A Simple Weekly System:

  • A small set of actions you can repeat each week in under 30 minutes
  • Clear guidance on where to focus for the biggest payoff

Practical Templates:

  • Follow list criteria
  • Comment framework
  • Connection request scripts
  • DM openers that start real conversations

Less Friction, More Momentum:

  • A way to build visibility that doesn’t rely on willpower
  • A clear understanding of how you can reduce the time cost of showing up

Who This Webinar Is For

  • Freelancers and agency owners who want more inbound work without spending hours marketing
  • In-house digital folks who want opportunities to come to them (or at least have options)
  • People who know they should be visible but keep “meaning to get around to it”
  • Anyone who wants to build relationships without becoming a content machine

You don’t need to be confident on LinkedIn.

You just need a system that makes it easier to contribute than to lurk.

  • Free access to 3 books including Click! that teaches you how to encourage clicks without shady tricks.
  • Choose between multiple email courses.
  • Choose between in-house or freelancers and agencies content.
  • Learn from an expert with over 30 years experience.

About me

I’m a UX consultant and conversion optimization specialist with 32 years in digital. I help teams create user experiences that work; winning support, improving results, and making change stick.

Contact me

Email: paul@boagworld.com
UK Based – Clients in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia.

how I help

  • UX Strategy – Spot what’s blocking a great experience and get a clear plan to fix it.
  • Improving Conversion – Simple, evidence-based changes that make every click count.
  • Coaching & Leadership – A sounding board to help you lead with clarity and confidence.
  • Training & Workshops – Hands-on sessions, playbooks, and self-learning so your team keeps improving.