--- title: Changes to the Search Function for LinkedIn Premium Users description: LinkedIn is one of our favorite social platforms. Here is a quick review on changes to the search function as experienced by LinkedIn's Premium users. image: https://blog.littlebirdmarketing.com/hubfs/blog/changes-to-the-search-function-for-linkedin-premium-users-featured.png --- [![new-logo](https://blog.littlebirdmarketing.com/hubfs/new-logo.svg "new-logo")](https://www.littlebirdmarketing.com) - Services - [Brand Strategy](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/brand-strategy/) - Brand Strategy - [- Brand Identity](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/branding/) - [- Persona development](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/buyer-personas/) - [- Market Research](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/market-research/) - [- Fractional CMO](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/fractional-cmo) - [Content Distribution](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/content-distribution/) - Content Distribution - [- B2B Social Media](https://info.littlebirdmarketing.com/monthly-social-calendar-for-b2b-pro?__hstc=165277858.8363cca4dfb934d4c3a138fb0ee20edc.1722258138810.1722494671442.1722500495190.3&__hssc=165277858.2.1722500495190&__hsfp=916778012) - [- Ads & DemandGen](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/digital-ads/) - [- Event Marketing](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/events-marketing/) - [- Hubspot Onboarding](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/hubspot-onboarding/) - [Content Strategy](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/content-strategy/) - Content Strategy - [- SOAR™](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/soar/) - [- Revenue Sprint](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/revenue-sprint/) - [- Social Strategy](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/social-influence-course/) - [- Conference Strategy](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/events-marketing/) - [- Account Based Marketing](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/account-based-marketing) - [Content Creation](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/content-creation/) - Content Creation - [- Portfolio](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/content-creation/) - [- Videography](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/video/) - [- Photography](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/photography/) - [- Web Design](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/web-design/) - [Experience](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/experience/) - [Case Studies](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/experience/) - [MR Expertise](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/market-research) - [Learn](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://blog.littlebirdmarketing.com) - [Podcast](https://podcast.littlebirdmarketing.com) - [Free Resources](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/resources/) - [LinkedIn Training](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/social-influence-course/) - [About](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/about/) - [Contact](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/contact/) Latest ![Notes from the Nest](https://blog.littlebirdmarketing.com/hubfs/2023-lbm-nftn-page-header.png) ## [Helpful Tips from the "Peeps" at Little Bird Marketing](https://info.littlebirdmarketing.com/subscribe-to-our-blog) [Subscribe](https://info.littlebirdmarketing.com/subscribe-to-our-blog) Latest [Social Media for Business](https://blog.littlebirdmarketing.com/topic/social-media-for-business) [LinkedIn Success](https://blog.littlebirdmarketing.com/topic/linkedin-success) [Content Marketing](https://blog.littlebirdmarketing.com/topic/content-marketing) [Digital Transformation](https://blog.littlebirdmarketing.com/topic/digital-transformation) ## [15 Ways to Up Your B2B Game on LinkedIn: Your FAQs Answered](https://blog.littlebirdmarketing.com/15-ways-to-up-your-b2b-game-on-linkedin-your-faqs-answered) August 20, 2026 [READ MORE](https://blog.littlebirdmarketing.com/15-ways-to-up-your-b2b-game-on-linkedin-your-faqs-answered) - CATEGORIES ### Subscribe to Email Updates The Little Bird Marketing Blog Notes From the Nest 6 min read # Changes to the Search Function for LinkedIn Premium Users ![changes-to-the-search-function-for-linkedin-premium-users-featured.png](https://blog.littlebirdmarketing.com/hubfs/blog/changes-to-the-search-function-for-linkedin-premium-users-featured.png) -               As I teach LinkedIn seminars and webinars, I get asked the same questions frequently: - [Is LinkedIn the best social platform for lead generation?](https://blog.littlebirdmarketing.com/is-linkedin-the-best-social-platform-for-lead-generation) - [How can I get started on LinkedIn even if I don't have tons of time? ](https://info.littlebirdmarketing.com/priscillas-top-5-tips-for-linkedin-success) - How do I keep up with changes on LinkedIn? The first two questions click to their answers, but changes to LinkedIn are on-going. Their big change with a [fully redesigned dashboard](https://blog.linkedin.com/2017/january/25/three-tips-to-make-the-most-of-the-linkedin-desktop-redesign) threw more than a few of us for a loop. But today changes to the search function for LinkedIn Premium users were announced. Here's a quick view to keep you current.  | With some platform changes, the ability to narrow your search with keywords was lost. Ugh! We wanted it back. Well, it's back, but this time it is better because it remembers your keyword searches and let's you pick up where you left off as follows: | | --- | | Text Fields for Keyword Searches   | | You can also keep your connections option and pick up there:           | | Sticky Filters   | |  Lastly, you can create a save a search alert which is super handy for people like me who routinely build their contacts list.: | | Saved Search Alerts   | | | People ask me all the time if they need to buy LinkedIn's Premium product. I always tell them they absolutely should NOT buy it when they are new to LinkedIn. There is simply so much to learn WAY before you could make any use of the Premium platform features. Do you want to get started, but you're too strapped for time? Get going quicker with my [Top 5 Tips for LinkedIn Success! ](https://info.littlebirdmarketing.com/priscillas-top-5-tips-for-linkedin-success)It will walk you through 5 simple-but-actionable steps to get the most for your time in LinkedIn.  If the updates in January of 2017 caught you off guard, check out two of LinkedIn's resources to help you find your way again with the new design. They produced this [Top Tips Video](https://e.linkedin.com/pub/cc?_ri_=X0Gzc2X%3DYQpglLjHJlYQGj1Azdv3zcazezejoFzavzaPOwIzc8jzdmaXjn1cU8tIzey9wr8zdpXJnhnv2vVXtpKX%3DSSYBRBY&_ei_=Ep9jmNHETw2Kr-SG1nvS9Nung71XsYGchqVpqcGON00l_og3rmkWNDu_ElNWjAVhG00aXKAA7nIalrupimAvtLXXuZK92yk7uzYqup6efPAe_ngyCOvy5F44guN3hi0f_0ffOpo.) and wrote a [great blog](https://blog.linkedin.com/2017/january/25/three-tips-to-make-the-most-of-the-linkedin-desktop-redesign) to walk you through it all.  Just remember, no matter what you do in LinkedIn, make it real! Forging authentic professional relationships takes time and patience. The important part is to get out there and start practicing. Join a group, share some posts and do some social listening. Don't be afraid to [learn more about LinkedIn's InMail](https://blog.littlebirdmarketing.com/6-steps-for-crafting-the-perfect-linked-in-inmail) and see your efforts magnify. Listen in for great LinkedIn tips on [this podcast episode](https://podcast.littlebirdmarketing.com/priscilla-says-get-linkedin) and let us know what you want to hear more about! *![Priscilla_McKinney.png](https://blog.littlebirdmarketing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog/Authors/Priscilla_McKinney.png?width=288&height=90&name=Priscilla_McKinney.png "Priscilla_McKinney.png") This post was written [Priscilla McKinney](https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscillamckinney), Momma Bird at [Little Bird Marketing](https://www.littlebirdmarketing.com). 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