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A middle-aged man that does not look like Curtis Matthews but in a business suit sits at a modern office desk, looking stressed and disappointed at a computer screen displaying a 'verification failed' on message on LinkedIn. The setting reflects a well-lit corporate office, emphasizing the emotional impact of professional setbacks in the digital age.

My Battle with LinkedIn Verification: Sharing My Story

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Below is mostly ChatGPT words but the point is the same.

Hey everyone,

I’ve been wrestling with something that might sound familiar to many of you. Despite having a LinkedIn profile for over five years, I’ve repeatedly hit a wall trying to get it verified. No luck. It’s frustrating, to say the least.

Today, I decided to take this issue public. I shared my experience on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X, explaining the challenges I’ve faced with this verification process. It’s odd considering how important verification is for credibility and visibility in our digital world.

Screenshot of Curtis Matthews' LinkedIn profile under the username 'Mobile Wiseguy'. The profile shows Curtis wearing a fedora and highlights his role as an AT&T Business Wireless Consultant with specialties in new lines, upgrades, and process improvement. Notably, it displays the prompt to add a verification badge, emphasizing his ongoing struggle with obtaining LinkedIn verification despite his extensive experience and credibility in the field

But I’m not just venting here. I’m also looking for every chance to turn this situation into an opportunity—specifically, an SEO opportunity. This post on CurtisMatthews.com is part of that effort. By connecting this blog post with the discussions happening on my social platforms, I’m aiming to boost our visibility and drive more engagement.

My post on LinkedIn asks for help getting verified.

I’m curious to hear from you all. Have you faced similar challenges with professional platform verifications? How have you managed, and do you have any tips that might help?

Stay tuned, and let’s see if this push helps make any headway with LinkedIn.

Thanks for following along!

St Pete Pier December 2020

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Located in downtown St. Petersburg, the new St. Pete Pier offers breathtaking views of Tampa Bay and a variety of activities for all ages. You can enjoy the numerous restaurants and bars, take a walk along the waterfront, and shop for unique souvenirs. The pier also features a fishing deck, splash pad, playground, and art installations. Don’t miss the impressive observation deck with a 360-degree view of the city. The new St. Pete Pier is a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike.

Entrance to St Pete Pier

We drove inside to park but the parking lot was full. The drive true the parking area was fun experience, there is so much going on around you.

Shuttle in the Pier
Santa’s little helper
AVA Autonomous Vehicle Advantage Beep self-driving vehicle at St Pete Pier
AVA Autonomous Vehicle Advantage
Inside of AVA

We were so entertained by all the different musicians, street entertainers, restaurants, and sites.

Break dance 🕺video
Break dancing
Break Dancing
Break Dancing

When I got to the end of the Pier, I was surprised people were fishing. There was so a bait and tackle shop at the end of St Pete Pier.

Bait and tackle at St Pete Pier

The top floor of the Pier has a bar with an amazing view.