People connect with faces, voices and personal stories. They want to follow people, not brands.
Post direct on the platform
Posting directly versus through links, gives you a significant boost in visibility.
Add subtitles
85% of videos watched on LinkedIn are viewed on mute.
Be concise
Aim for 60-90 seconds of high impact content.
Think small to avoid stage fright
Think of it as a video chat with your friend rather than a presentation to a large audience.
It doesn’t have to be fancy to be effective
Your videos don’t need elaborate production value to be successful. Simple videos shot on a phone can provide impact and engage your audience.
Jump right in
The first three seconds matter the most, so get right to the point with an effective hook to draw people in and make them want to watch.
It’s okay to get personal
Sharing your professional journey, challenges and successes is a great way to connect with your audience and build trust.
Engage with your post
After going live, stay close to your audience's engagement and respond to encourage a deeper conversation.
Video requirements & specs
File Size
Min: 75 KB | Max: 5 GB
Video Duration
Max: 15 minutes
Resolution
Min: 256x144 | 4096x2304
Aspect Ratios
1:2.4 | 2.4:1
Frame Rates
Min: 10fps | Max: 60fps
Bit Rates
Min: 192 Kbps | Max: 3 Mbps
Safe zones
Keep the edges (top, bottom, and sides) of your video free of key elements, text, and logos to ensure they are within the safe zone and aren’t overlapped by the LinkedIn user interface.
Share your thoughts in a post around trending topics, industry news, or simply an engaging question. You can even reshare an interesting post and build upon it with your own commentary.
Best For:
Quick and authentic messaging on relevant and timely topics
People want to learn from those they feel a connection to, so it’s best to be yourself. Share honestly and with intention to drive impact with your audience
Focus on specifics
Members are more interested in going deep on topics they value. Lean into your expertise to cover what you're uniquely positioned to talk about.
Encourage engagement
Include a call to action that encourages your audience to interact with your content. Ask questions about things you’re genuinely interested in learning from your audience
Consider the moment
When you feel inspired, you may want to post in the moment, especially if it's timely and showcases your expertise. However, planning and scheduling your posts can sometimes be more effective in reaching your audience at the right time.
Level-up your text posts
Add an image
Amplify your message with visuals and make your point in ways words can’t. Images don’t need to feel professionally produced to be effective, people respond to what’s authentic.
Once you've determined the right tool for you, connect it to your LinkedIn Page. The steps for adding a LinkedIn account vary based on the broadcasting tool you’re using.
From either your desktop or mobile app, navigate to the sharebox and select Create an event and choose LinkedIn Live as the event format.
4. Set up your livestream
Once you’ve created your event on LinkedIn, you’ll need to connect it to the broadcast. Go back to your 3rd-party broadcast tool and connect it to the event.
5. Go live
Enter the studio from your broadcasting tool to start streaming. Ahead of your stream, check out best practices to get tips and tricks on making the most of your event.
LinkedIn articles allow you to share more detailed perspectives than a typical post. Include native videos, a cover video, and rich visuals to craft a narrative that shows your expertise and personality.
Best For:
Thought leadership and long-form storytelling without feeling constrained by short-form content.
Aim for 500-1,000 words to balance detail and readability.
Showcase your expertise with personal stories to make your content stand out.
Bring it to life by adding native videos, a cover video, images, and embedding podcasts to enhance engagement.
Collaborative Articles
Tap into the collective expertise of the LinkedIn community with Collaborative Articles. Share your own ideas, examples, and personal experiences on wide-ranging topics for all members to learn from.
Newsletters help build a loyal subscriber community eager for your insights. Each publication sends notifications and emails, ensuring your content reaches them. Share your expertise through long-form content to establish yourself as a thought leader.
Best For:
Building a growing subscriber base and delivering in-depth content on a regular cadence.
LinkedIn’s official page for guidance on creating content that is valuable and engaging. Find out about the latest tools, get inspiration from experts, and expand your knowledge to build your professional brand on LinkedIn.