Interactions and postings on LinkedIn
To build and maintain a strong presence on LinkedIn, there are numerous strategies and tips that can help you maximize your reach and effectively engage your target audience. Here are the most important aspects you should consider.
1. The importance of posting frequency
Regular posting is crucial. The optimal posting frequency is 3 to 4 posts per week. It is important not to post more than once a day, as this can reduce reach. Stick to a fixed schedule to create trust and expectations with your audience.
2. Best time to post
The timing of your posts significantly influences the visibility of your contributions. Different formats have various optimal times:- Image and text posts: Mon-Fri, 08:00 - 10:30 AM
- PDF documents: Mon-Fri, 08:00 - 11:00 AM
- Articles: Mon-Fri, 10:00 - 12:00 AM
- Videos: Tue-Thu, 11:00 - 01:00 PM
3. Reach per format
Different content formats achieve different ranges:- Surveys: 1.6 - 2.1x reach
- Document posts: 1.5x reach
- Text-image posts: 1.2 - 1.3x reach
- Videos: 1.2 - 1.4x reach
- Text only: 0.5 - 0.9x reach
- Post with external link: 0.6 - 0.7x reach
- Articles: 0.6 - 0.8x reach
4. The role of hashtags
Hashtags are essential for the reach of your posts. The optimal number is about four hashtags, which can lead to up to 9% higher reach. Avoid using more than 20 hashtags, as this can be perceived as spam and reduce reach. Place hashtags directly in the post and not in the comments.
5. Weighting of interactions
- LinkedIn rates interactions differently:
- Liking: 1 point
- Sharing with comment: 3 points
- Clicking "More": 5 points
- Saving: 8 points
- Direct sharing: 10 points
- Comment: 15 points
Comments and shared posts are the most valuable for reach.
6. Handling links
External links in posts reduce reach. It is better to add the link afterwards or place it in a comment. You can also offer to send the link via direct message or use the "Visit Website" button on your profile.
7. The 10 top recommendations for LinkedIn interactions
- Create interactions in the first 60 minutes.
- Do not use the same format more than three times in a row.
- Do not tag more than eight people in a post.
- Reshare your own posts after one day.
- Respond to comments promptly.
- Comment on other accounts after posting.
- High dwell time on the post leads to high reach.
- Selfies and CTA questions work excellently.
- Native video has a higher reach than Vimeo or YouTube videos.
- LinkedIn livestreams get 12 times more engagement than videos.
Conclusion
By implementing these strategies and recommendations, you can optimize your LinkedIn presence, increase the reach of your posts, and build an active and engaged community.