If you’re wondering how to get noticed on LinkedIn, you’re not alone. LinkedIn’s content strategy is shifting (again)!
Having a strong LinkedIn content strategy is essential for building brand visibility and trust. With LinkedIn’s algorithm constantly evolving, businesses need to focus on what drives real engagement, leveraging authentic storytelling, employee advocacy, and content that sparks conversation.
Let’s break down the trends that matter and how you can use them to make your company’s organic LinkedIn presence not just visible, but valuable.
- Employee advocacy: Your untapped superpower
Company pages? Well, they’re certainly not dead, but they’re also not the way they used to be. LinkedIn’s algorithm is putting individual voices front and centre, meaning your people are now your best storytellers. When employees share insights and wins on their own profiles, it humanises your brand and amplifies reach in a way company pages simply can’t match. The result? More eyes, more trust and more authentic engagement.
- Leveraging thought leadership to drive real engagement
“Thought leadership” is more than just a buzzword – it’s about saying something new, useful and relevant. Currently, the posts that cut through the noise are those that lean into niche expertise. Forget sweeping statements. Focus on granular, actionable insights. Think along the lines of “How AI is transforming B2B sales in manufacturing,” rather than “AI is changing the world.” The more specific you get, the more likely you are to spark real conversations.
- Optimising content formats to boost visibility
LinkedIn users are hungry for variety. Static text posts have their place, but carousels (those swipeable PDFs), short-form videos and newsletters are driving engagement. Carousels make data and case studies digestible, videos (if you have the capability) put a face to your ideas, and newsletters (if you have the capacity) build a loyal following over time. Mix it up, and don’t be afraid to experiment!
- Prioritising engagement over impressions
The game has shifted from chasing likes to sparking discussions. Posts that invite commentary, be it through open-ended questions, polls or even a touch of healthy debate, are the ones that get surfaced. Early engagement is key, so consider posting when the platform is most active (this is currently mid-morning, mid-week) and encourage your team to join the conversation.
- Authenticity wins: why being real builds trust
People want to see the real you, your team and your business. That means sharing behind-the-scenes moments, lessons learned and yes, even failures… or perhaps, let’s instead call them “lessons learned”. Audiences are savvy, they can spot corporate speak a mile off. The brands that show vulnerability and personality are the ones building lasting relationships.
Organic LinkedIn right now is all about people-powered storytelling, niche expertise and content that invites conversation. If you want to stand out, leverage your employees’ lead, get specific with your insights and keep your content mix dynamic.
Above all, be real, because in a world of endless feeds, authenticity is your sharpest tool.
Ready to take your LinkedIn game to the next level? We’d love to help you elevate your LinkedIn content strategy and create content that truly connects and gets people talking. Reach out to [email protected] today!
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