Introduction:
When a “Small Setting” Becomes a 30-Day Problem.
Sometimes, the most frustrating problems are not big technical failures — but small settings hidden in plain sight.
This is a 100% real story about how I lost 30 days trying to remove an old business website from my LinkedIn profile.
No errors.
No warnings.
No clear explanation.
Just one old domain that refused to disappear.
If you’re struggling with:
Removing a previous company website from LinkedIn
Editing profile links that won’t update
Inconsistent LinkedIn settings
This article will save you weeks of effort.
Background: Why I Needed to Remove My Old Domain
I sold my previous domain along with the business.
After that, I launched a new initiative:
👉 aidealer.me
Naturally, I wanted:
My LinkedIn profile to reflect my current work
No confusion for recruiters, clients, or partners
A clean professional identity
So I tried to remove the old domain from my LinkedIn profile.
That’s where the struggle began.
What I Expected (And What Actually Happened)
What I Expected:
Edit profile
Remove website
Save
Done
What Actually Happened:
The domain kept showing up
Edits appeared saved but didn’t apply
Profile preview still showed the old link
No error messages at all
This was worse than a visible error — it was silent failure.
Everything I Tried (And Failed)
Over the next 30 days, I tried almost everything possible:
Desktop & Browser Attempts
Chrome, Edge
Incognito mode
Cache & cookies cleared
Multiple login sessions
LinkedIn Settings
Website URL edits
Website type changes (Blog, Company, Personal)
Visibility toggles
Support & AI Tools
LinkedIn AI chatbot ❌
LinkedIn help center ❌
Gemini ❌
Claude ❌
ChatGPT ❌
Everyone gave logical answers — none gave the working solution.
The Mental Battle: Why Most People Give Up
At some point, you start questioning:
“Is this my mistake?”
“Is LinkedIn blocking changes?”
“Is billing or ads balance causing this?”
“Is another email ID controlling this?”
This is where most people stop trying.
But my attitude was simple:
Try → Fail → Try Again → Repeat Until Success
The Turning Point: Trying LinkedIn Mobile App
One day, out of pure frustration, I thought:
“What if LinkedIn mobile works differently?”
I installed the native LinkedIn mobile app.
Within seconds, I saw something shocking.
The Hidden Truth: Desktop and Mobile Are NOT the Same
On LinkedIn Desktop Website
You only see:
Website URL
Website Type
(Blog, Company, Portfolio, Personal, RSS)
There is NO option to control:
How the link text appears
Whether the link is pinned at the top
Custom label visibility
On LinkedIn Mobile App (This Is the Key)
You see two extra critical fields:
1️⃣ Website
“Add a link that will appear at the top of your profile”
2️⃣ Link Text
“Customize how your link will appear”
⚠️ This “Link Text” option DOES NOT exist on desktop
This field controls:
The public label of your domain
What actually shows on your profile
Whether old branding remains visible
The Actual Fix (Step-by-Step Guide)
If you are stuck like I was, follow this exactly:
✅ Step 1: Install LinkedIn Mobile App
(Android or iOS — both work)
✅ Step 2: Open Your Profile
Go to:
Profile → Contact Info
✅ Step 3: Edit Website Section
Remove old domain
Update new domain (if needed)
Edit Link Text carefully
✅ Step 4: Save Changes
The update applies instantly across platforms.
Problem solved.
Why This Issue Exists (Technical Explanation)
LinkedIn:
Uses different UI layers for desktop and mobile
Has feature parity gaps
Rolls out changes to mobile first
Desktop version lags behind in advanced profile controls.
This is not user error.
This is a platform inconsistency.
Why AI Tools Couldn’t Help
AI tools rely on:
Public documentation
Common workflows
Known UI paths
Since this option:
Is undocumented
Is mobile-only
Is rarely discussed
AI simply didn’t have the answer.
This was a real-world UX gap, not a knowledge gap.
Lesson Learned: Persistence Beats Intelligence
This experience reinforced one belief:
Tools fail. Platforms break.
Persistence always wins.
If I had stopped at day 7 or day 15, the problem would still exist.
Final Advice for Anyone Facing LinkedIn Issues
Before giving up:
Try the mobile app
Check hidden fields
Look for UI differences
Never assume desktop is “complete”
Feedback to LinkedIn
I’ve already submitted feedback requesting:
Feature parity between desktop and mobile
Visibility of “Link Text” on desktop
Consistent profile editing experience
I hope LinkedIn fixes this soon — but until then, this guide is your workaround.
Conclusion
What took 30 days to fix required 30 seconds on mobile.
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And remember:
Try. Fail. Try again. Repeat — until success.