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Best Practices for Posting on LinkedIn

Best practices for posting on LinkedIn


Use short-form posts to share and start conversations about what you’re reading, ask for advice or ideas,
and to respond to industry news, trending topics and other major events.

Content matters @Mention


Share quality insights and fresh perspectives based on Invite people to participate in your
your knowledge, expertise or observations. Use your conversations by @mentioning them in your
analytics to see what’s resonating. Post on timely and post. This helps your post get shared and seen
trending topics that get people talking. by people you want to hear from.

#
Share consistently Use relevant #hashtags
This helps build a relationship and habit Use a # to indicate what your post is about.
Hashtags are searchable and help your
around your content.
content get discovered.

Start or join a conversation Include a photo or video


Engage your network by asking a question or by Posts with images or rich media draw people
sharing a point of view. Respond to commenters and in and bring your post to life.
engage with others’ posts with a comment or share to
drive conversation. Click here for more details about posting.
Best practices for writing articles on LinkedIn
Use articles to share your insights, perspectives and expertise.

Timely commentary Here are some ideas to get you started:


The best way to drive conversation and attention is • What will (or should) your industry look like in 5,
to write on industry trends or share commentary 10, or 15 years, and how will it get there?
about the day’s news.
• What important trends should people in your
Headlines matter industry or area of expertise know?
Ask yourself: “In the course of my busy day, • What are some challenges you’ve faced or
would I click on that?” Here’s a good primer. opportunities you’ve seized?
• What’s the biggest problem your industry needs
Images do, too
to solve?
Articles with cover photos tend to get more
engagement than those without. • What concrete advice would you give someone
hoping to enter your field?

Go long (but not too long)


The sweet spot for article length is about Click here for more details about publishing articles.
500-1,000 words.
Best practices for sharing videos on LinkedIn
One of the easiest ways to capture attention is to record a video. When sharing videos, consider
these stand-out content types:
Best
Start with a bang
practices
Hook viewers quickly with a striking
for sharing
The right length
videos
Keeping your videos between 30 seconds
on
• Share LinkedIn
professional tips.
• Share from industry events
visual or a good opening line. and two minutes is a good guide.
or conferences.
• Show a demo, lecture or
Show it Use a #hashtag conversation.
Your followers want to see what This helps your content get discovered. • Record an explainer video.
you’re seeing. Show them! • Share a “behind the scenes” or
insider view.
The details Be heard • Engage viewers by asking
For a clearer picture, be sure you’re Try to film in a quiet spot. If you’re in a noisy a question.
not backlit. We also recommend place, consider using your headphones or an • Give context by adding text
filming vertically. external microphone for clear sound. on screen.
• Share everyday work moments
Click here for more details about sharing videos. with LinkedIn video filters.

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