Write LinkedIn Posts That Actually Work
Most people think they know how to write LinkedIn posts. But the algorithm is smarter than you think. Here are 7 lesser-known tips to make your posts work: 1. Timing is everything. → Post on Tuesday or Thursday around 10:00 AM. → Write personal posts on SAT/SUN. 2. Keep it short. → Sentences under 12 words = 20% more reach. 3. Remove distractions. → No links. No hashtags. No tags. → The algorithm doesn’t like them. 4. Go mobile-first. → 88% of LinkedIn users are on mobile. → Write for small screens. 5. Selfies work. → Relevant selfies = 30% more engagement. 6. Post manually. → No schedulers—algorithms penalize them. → Engage in the first 60 minutes ("Golden Hour"). 7. Prioritize engagement types: → Comments = 15x impact. → Reposts = 10x impact. → Saves = 8x impact. → Prioritize thoughtful comments to boost reach. BONUS INSIGHTS: → Polls = highest reach (1.62x profiles, 2.19x pages). → Avoid posting more than once a day. The takeaway? You can easily improve your engagement by using these small tips. P.S. Which of these tips surprised you?