showreceipts vs. LinkedIn
Verdict: LinkedIn is the world's best professional network. showreceipts is the best tool for proving your results — they serve different purposes, and the best freelancers use both.
Quick comparison
Where LinkedIn shines
Unmatched network reach
900M+ professionals. For inbound leads, cold outreach, and staying top-of-mind in your industry, nothing competes with LinkedIn's sheer network scale.
Job market credibility
Recruiters live on LinkedIn. If you're transitioning between roles or balancing employment and freelance work, a LinkedIn profile is table stakes.
Content distribution
LinkedIn's algorithm rewards consistent content publishing. If you write about your field, LinkedIn gives you organic reach that no portfolio site can replicate.
Where showreceipts wins
Claims vs. verified proof
A LinkedIn profile says "experienced in conversion optimization." A showreceipts profile says "increased checkout conversion from 1.8% to 4.2% — verified by the client." That's the difference between a claim and a receipt.
Designed for closing clients
LinkedIn profiles are built for networking. showreceipts profiles are built to convert — with the specific information a prospect needs to say yes in a proposal or outreach context.
Every profile is unique
LinkedIn profiles all look the same — the same layout, the same fields. Your showreceipts profile is shaped by your actual work history, outcomes, and client language. No two profiles look alike.
Proof that updates itself
Every new project, testimonial, and client outcome gets added to your profile automatically. LinkedIn requires manual updates that most people never do.
“I had 2,000 LinkedIn connections and a Premium account. Clients still asked for work samples at every proposal. Since I started sharing my showreceipts link instead, those requests dropped to almost zero — because they already have everything they need.”
Marcus T.
Freelance Developer, Amsterdam
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