{"id":3112,"date":"2014-09-18T15:36:35","date_gmt":"2014-09-18T20:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constant-content.com\/blog\/?p=3112"},"modified":"2018-03-14T15:16:08","modified_gmt":"2018-03-14T22:16:08","slug":"how-to-publish-more-compelling-content-on-linkedin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constant-content.com\/content-writing-service\/2014\/09\/how-to-publish-more-compelling-content-on-linkedin\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Publish More Compelling Content on LinkedIn"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\"><div style=\"color: #111111;\"><a style=\"color: #0775af;\" href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/108439811482304853942?rel=author\">by Eric Hoppe<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111; text-align: center;\">\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3126\" src=\"https:\/\/cc-west-blog-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2014\/09\/compellingcontentonlinkedin.png\" alt=\"LinkedIn content\" width=\"515\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cc-west-blog-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2014\/09\/compellingcontentonlinkedin.png 671w, https:\/\/cc-west-blog-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2014\/09\/compellingcontentonlinkedin-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/cc-west-blog-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2014\/09\/compellingcontentonlinkedin-400x265.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">LinkedIn is no longer just a platform to network with other business professionals; it has become one of the leading channels for publishing and sharing original content. By providing useful and interesting content, you can build your personal reputation and boost the profile of your business or website. To create content that attracts attention and engages the LinkedIn audience, you need the right attitude and content strategy. Here, we&#8217;ll look at how to create more compelling LinkedIn content that gets read and shared.<\/div>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"_\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"the-benefits-of-linkedin-for-businesses\">The Benefits of LinkedIn for Businesses<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">With the ability to direct content at specific audience sectors, LinkedIn is a powerful platform for generating more qualified traffic and potential leads. According to a report on Buffer App, LinkedIn can send around four times more visitors to your homepage than Facebook or Twitter. While you may not get as many shares as Facebook or Twitter, the content you publish on LinkedIn could be more valuable to your business. Long-form posts\u00a0will also help your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.constant-content.com\/buy-seo-content\/\">SEO content strategy<\/a>, as they are searchable on and off LinkedIn.<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #111111;\"><span id=\"_\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"making-your-posts-more-engaging\">Making Your Posts More Engaging<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">Before publishing anything on LinkedIn, think about the needs of your target audience. What do they really want to read about? By focusing on what you know and keeping the audience in mind, you have a much better chance of connecting with your readers and providing valuable content. The most engaging content is written from a professional perspective, but in a conversational tone. Some ideas for topics:<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">&#8211; What tricks do you use to help you work more efficiently?<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">&#8211; What have you learned from your failures?<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">&#8211; Which companies have inspired you?<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">&#8211; How do you balance your work and personal life?<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">&#8211; What is your stance regarding a current news topic, and how does it relate to your business?<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">By responding to comments and sharing your expertise, you&#8217;re more likely to engage other readers and receive more feedback. This will make your articles more valuable and credible.<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"maximize-the-visibility-of-your-linkedin-posts\">Maximize the Visibility of Your LinkedIn Posts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">Writing engaging posts is a great start, but if nobody sees them, what&#8217;s the point? Keep the following in mind to ensure your posts attract more attention:<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">&#8211; <strong>Be consistent.<\/strong> In order to build a following, it&#8217;s a good idea to publish on a regular basis so that your readers know they can rely on you for new content. Try to publish a new post every week.<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">&#8211; <strong>Write long-form posts.<\/strong> It increases your credibility and your chances of being found via search engines.<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">&#8211; <strong>Be specific.<\/strong> Pick a niche you understand, and focus on providing content for this target audience.<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">&#8211; <strong>Publish early in the week<\/strong>. Studies have shown that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.socialmediaexaminer.com\/publish-on-linkedin-for-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuesday is probably the best day to publish<\/a>, as people seem to share more content on this day, and increasingly less toward the weekend.<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"make-your-posts-more-shareable\">Make Your Posts More Shareable<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">Getting more shares not only increases the opportunity to generate more leads, it&#8217;s also a vote of confidence. To get seen by more people and increase your credibility, try the following:<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">&#8211; <strong>Link to your articles.<\/strong> Promoting your posts both inside and outside of LinkedIn maximizes your exposure, which is key to content success. When it&#8217;s relevant, share your posts on your other online platforms such as your website and other social media platforms. Linking to other posts is also a great way to build relationships with other businesses.<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">&#8211; <strong>Use catchy titles.<\/strong> Many LinkedIn users will scan headlines and only click on the titles that \u00a0jump out at them. Draw attention to your posts with interesting and intriguing titles. A strong title also helps you keep focused during writing.<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">&#8211; <strong>Check your analytics.<\/strong> LinkedIn has built in analytics to help you monitor the progress of your content. Find out which articles get more views and shares, and then optimize future content to try to repeat past successes.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"how-to-get-featured-in-pulse\">How to Get Featured in Pulse<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/help.linkedin.com\/app\/answers\/detail\/a_id\/49856\/~\/long-form-posts-featured-in-pulse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pulse by LinkedIn<\/a> is the professional news and content sharing app that helps you find content relevant to you. If your content is high quality and gains enough popularity, it could be featured on Pulse. Here&#8217;s how to improve your chances of success:<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">&#8211; Write niche content that is aimed at specific business groups<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">&#8211; Write content that is relevant to your followers and target audience<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">&#8211; Write original, thought-provoking content<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">&#8211; Use memorable titles<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">&#8211; Encourage people to comment and then respond to comments<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">&#8211; Encourage people to share your posts<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #111111;\">Ultimately, publishing compelling content on LinkedIn is similar to creating content for your blog, website, or other social media channels. 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