Headquarters
Sunnyvale
About
LinkedIn is the world's largest professional networking platform, connecting over 1 billion members across more than 200 countries and territories. Founded in 2002 and acquired by Microsoft in 2016, LinkedIn serves as a comprehensive career development ecosystem where professionals can create detailed profiles, build professional networks, search for jobs, share industry insights, and develop skills through LinkedIn Learning. The platform enables recruiters to find qualified candidates, businesses to establish their brand presence, and individuals to showcase their professional achievements. LinkedIn combines social networking features with professional tools, offering news feeds, messaging capabilities, company pages, and premium subscription services that provide enhanced visibility and analytics. It has become an essential digital resource for career advancement, business development, and professional education worldwide.
Program Details
LinkedIn's affiliate program through Impact allows partners to earn commissions by promoting LinkedIn's premium subscription services, including LinkedIn Premium Career, Business, Sales Navigator, and Recruiter products. Affiliates receive competitive commissions for qualified referrals who purchase LinkedIn's paid services.
Company History
Founded in December 2002 by Reid Hoffman and team, launched in May 2003. Key milestones: reached 1 million users in 2004, went public in 2011 (NYSE: LNKD), acquired by Microsoft for $26.2 billion in 2016, reached 500 million users in 2017, surpassed 1 billion members in 2024.
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Available Countries
Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America