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LinkedIn stands out as a premier social platform for brands aiming to establish authority, expand their networks, and engage with prospective clients. With 82% of B2B marketers finding their greatest success on LinkedIn, it’s evident that this platform is the go-to channel for B2B marketing endeavors.

In a crowded space where numerous brands vie for user attention, effectively managing and expanding a LinkedIn account demands significant time, commitment, and effort. To differentiate yourself, regular and timely posting is essential. This is where social media scheduling tools become invaluable.

This guide will detail two methods for scheduling posts on LinkedIn. Additionally, you’ll discover practical scheduling tips to enhance the reach and engagement of your content.

Is it possible to schedule posts on LinkedIn?

Yes, you can schedule posts on LinkedIn using two methods. The first method involves LinkedIn’s native scheduling tool, which is accessible to all users and allows you to schedule posts directly on the platform while drafting them.

Alternatively, you can employ a social media management tool such as Sprout Social to manage your post scheduling. This option also allows you to take advantage of Sprout’s additional features, including automation, analytics, and AI writing support, to enhance your LinkedIn marketing approach.

How to natively schedule LinkedIn posts

LinkedIn’s integrated scheduling tool is a practical feature that enables you to plan and schedule posts ahead of time without the need for third-party LinkedIn tools.

Follow these steps whether you’re scheduling from your personal LinkedIn profile or a Company Page.

Here’s how to proceed:

1. Log into your LinkedIn account and click on the Start a post box at the top of your feed.
   
2. When the Create a post window appears, enter your post text and attach any images, videos, or documents. You can also create a poll if desired. If you’re posting a video, add subtitles by enabling auto-captions (for English videos) or uploading an SRT file.
   
3. Click on the Clock icon in the lower right corner to open the scheduling dialog.
4. In the dialog, choose a date and time for your post. If your audience is in a different time zone, consider scheduling for their local time.
   
5. Select Next to save your scheduling settings and return to your post preview.
6. Once completed, double-check your post for spelling and formatting issues to ensure it aligns with your brand’s guidelines and tone. Additionally, verify that your images and hashtags are correct for your content.
   
7. Finally, click the Schedule button, and you’re all set.

That’s all there is to it. You’ve successfully scheduled your inaugural post on LinkedIn.

Limitations of LinkedIn’s native scheduling feature

While utilizing LinkedIn’s native scheduler appears straightforward, several limitations exist that social media managers should be mindful of. These constraints may impede efficient scheduling, particularly if you’re utilizing LinkedIn for business.

• Restricted scheduling options: LinkedIn’s native tool limits scheduling capabilities to a maximum of three months in advance. Furthermore, bulk scheduling isn’t supported, necessitating individual scheduling for each post.
• Basic analytics features: LinkedIn’s analytics provide only rudimentary insights into your content’s performance and audience interaction, falling short of offering detailed demographic data or key metrics like click-through rates or engagement rates.
• Restrained management of multiple accounts: The native scheduler permits only one account to be scheduled at a time, which poses challenges for social media managers who oversee multiple profiles.
• Limited post types: Events, job postings, and services cannot be scheduled using the LinkedIn scheduler and must be managed manually.
• Collaboration constraints: The native scheduling tool hinders real-time collaboration within teams, as posts can only be created and viewed by one individual, necessitating external communication for approvals and reviews.

How to view, modify, and reschedule posts on LinkedIn

LinkedIn allows users to check their scheduled posts, enabling modifications, deletions, or rescheduling.

Yes, you can modify LinkedIn posts even after they’ve been uploaded. To learn how to edit scheduled posts on LinkedIn, utilize the native scheduling tool.

Follow the instructions below to view and edit your scheduled posts.

1. Click the Start a post box at the top of your LinkedIn feed.

2. Locate the Clock icon at the bottom-right corner of the Create a post pop-up.

3. Select View all scheduled posts to display all your scheduled posts along with their publication dates.

4. Now you can edit, delete, or reschedule your posts. Select the three dots next to the post you want to manage:

• To remove a post, simply click the delete icon.
• To reschedule a post, click Modify schedule to adjust the scheduled time.
• To modify, select Edit post and make necessary changes to your scheduled LinkedIn post.
• To publish immediately, choose Post now.

Scheduling Posts on LinkedIn with Sprout Social

While LinkedIn’s built-in scheduling feature is effective, businesses managing multiple platforms may benefit from a more advanced tool like Sprout Social.

Sprout’s robust social media publishing system simplifies cross-posting across different platforms, facilitates team collaboration, and provides access to in-depth analytics—all from a single dashboard.

You can schedule posts on LinkedIn using Sprout from both desktop and mobile devices. Simply upload your content, attach images, links, and videos, then schedule the post for publishing.

Here’s how to get started:

1. Create your LinkedIn Post

Your first step is to prepare your post. Clarify the purpose of the post and how it will benefit your audience. A compelling LinkedIn post generally begins with an engaging hook, whether it’s a question, a narrative, a persuasive statement, or a compelling statistic.

On the Sprout dashboard, click the Compose icon to begin drafting your post. Enter your text in the provided box and format it for readability. Additionally, you can incorporate emojis, links, and pertinent LinkedIn hashtags into your post.

On the right side, you can preview any changes to see how your post will appear on LinkedIn in real-time.

2. Incorporate Media into Your Post

Add approved media elements to your post to enhance its appeal. This can include a single image, multiple images, or a video to make your post visually engaging.

If you’re sharing an image or video, you can include alt text for your images, upload an SRT file for video subtitles, and even create a custom video thumbnail.

After uploading, you can adjust your images using Sprout’s integrated editing tool or resize them with our social media resizer.

This allows you to crop, apply filters, add overlays, and more. Once you’re satisfied, export the image to save your adjustments.

3. Preview and Optimize Your Post

Upon finalizing your post, select the profile picker to designate the LinkedIn account for your post. Sprout Social lets you manage multiple LinkedIn profiles (and other social media accounts) simultaneously and facilitates posting to a LinkedIn company or personal page.

If posting from a company page, you can adjust audience targeting settings to maximize visibility among the right people.

Set approval permissions for collaborative efforts and ensure each post is reviewed, which is essential for teams needing client or managerial feedback before going live.

4. Complete Your Post

After optimizing your content, you can submit it for approval or save it as a draft. Posts requiring approval can be saved as drafts until they receive final confirmation.

Using Sprout’s calendar, you can assess, share, and collaborate on your scheduled content in a monthly view. You can leave notes for teammates in comments. If you’re bulk scheduling, you can view all scheduled posts together and make necessary adjustments.

5. Schedule Your Post for Publishing

Once you’re ready, choose a release time for your post. You can publish it immediately, use Sprout Queue for auto-scheduling, or set a date and time for future publication.

Pick specific times to schedule your posts. Alternatively, leverage Sprout’s tool, ViralPost, to identify optimal posting times when your audience is most engaged with LinkedIn.

Additionally, you can automate your posts with Sprout Queue to fill engagement gaps and publish posts automatically throughout the day, eliminating the need to specify the exact time for posting; Sprout Queue manages that for you.

Why Schedule Posts on LinkedIn?

Scheduling your LinkedIn posts allows you to optimize your LinkedIn strategy, streamlining the distribution of your content effortlessly on the platform.

1. Saves Time and Reduces Workload

Establishing a strong LinkedIn presence requires significant time, effort, and dedication, which can be labor-intensive. By scheduling posts, you minimize the manual effort needed for publishing, allowing you to concentrate on higher-level tasks such as content creation, analysis, and engagement.

2. Ensures Consistency

Adhering to a social media posting schedule enables you to strategically plan your content and publish it at optimal times. This way, you maintain a steady LinkedIn presence without needing to continuously monitor the platform or post daily.

3. Accelerates Profile Engagement

By scheduling LinkedIn posts, you can effectively target your audience when they are most likely to be active on the platform. Research indicates that LinkedIn Company Pages see heightened engagement during weekdays, particularly from Tuesdays to Thursdays between 10 a.m. and noon. Use this insight to gauge when your audience interacts most with your content.

4. Promotes Organization

Managing your LinkedIn account can become overwhelming, especially if juggling multiple profiles. Scheduling alleviates this burden by allowing you to create and set times for your posts to go live.

5. Facilitates Scaling of LinkedIn Efforts

Growing your audience on LinkedIn demands commitment and time. Scheduling your posts simplifies this process, allowing for consistent posting and account growth.

5 Tips for Scheduling LinkedIn Posts

Are you ready to begin scheduling your LinkedIn posts? Keep these five tips in mind to effectively set your posts up for maximum success.

1. Understand Your Audience

Prior to posting on LinkedIn, it’s essential to clearly define your target audience. Consider: who are you addressing? What are their occupations? What do they find appealing? General labels like “CEOs” or “marketers” are insufficient. Dive deeper and answer specific inquiries:

• Location: Determine your audience’s geographical location to tailor posting times accordingly.
• Professional Background: Ascertain what they do and their job titles.
• Spending Habits: Understand their role in the purchasing process. For instance, content specialists may recommend project management software for their teams.
• Industry: What sector do they operate in? Do they utilize specific jargon?
• Online Interactions: Take note of the content types they engage with most frequently. Identify what garners shares, likes, comments, and reposts to establish which topics and formats resonate best.

With Sprout Social’s AI listening tool, you can gather comprehensive insights about your audience. Analyze demographics and preferences, monitor discussions, evaluate sentiment around prevailing topics, and track competitor activities to gain a comprehensive understanding of your target market.

2. Post at Optimal Times

The optimal times to post on LinkedIn are during peak hours, when your audience is engaged and likely to interact with your content. Research by Sprout Social indicates that the best times to post on LinkedIn, on average, fall between Tuesday and Thursday starting at 10 a.m.

However, utilize this data as a guide for your posting strategy, as scheduling and engagement may vary by industry and audience demographics.

Consistently analyze your LinkedIn analytics to identify high-performing posts and modify your posting schedule as needed.

3. Experiment with Various Content Formats

The most effective content types on LinkedIn can vary based on your industry. Our analysis of 3,000 LinkedIn posts revealed that lengthy “how-to” articles outperformed other formats by 31.5%. This aligns with LinkedIn’s professional community that prioritizes idea-sharing and learning.

Additionally, posts featuring a single image yield double the engagement compared to text-only posts and enjoy a 98% higher comment rate; video posts generate five times more engagement. Thus, incorporating video content from webinars or tutorials is advisable.

In our 2024 Content Benchmarks Report, we examined the content formats consumers prefer brands to amplify across social media platforms, not limited to LinkedIn.

Explore various post formats to identify which ones achieve the highest engagement with your audience. Depending on your audience’s mood, you might alternate content types throughout the week.

For instance, memes can create a casual atmosphere suited for the weekend, while text-based posts, videos, or slides might be appropriate for other days.

If you’re uncertain about what to share on your company’s page, refer to this article on LinkedIn’s best practices for marketers.

4. Engage with Your Audience

While scheduling posts is a critical component of a successful LinkedIn strategy, actively engaging with your audience is equally essential. Engagement humanizes your brand and cultivates positive relationships with customers. This builds credibility, strengthens authority, and enhances brand loyalty.

Importantly, audience interaction is what customers genuinely seek. According to Sprout’s study, 37% of consumers remember brands that emphasize direct audience engagement over those that prioritize frequent posting.

Moreover, engaging with your audience boosts your account’s visibility. The more you interact in the comments section, the more likely others are to engage, thus attracting more visibility to your profile.

You can engage with your audience by:

• Leaving thoughtful comments on others’ posts
• Sharing relevant content that aligns with your brand’s values
• Responding to comments on your posts
• Addressing questions, comments, and messages promptly

5. Utilize Data to Refine Your LinkedIn Marketing Strategy

Periodically review your LinkedIn analytics to assess what’s effective and what isn’t so that you can adjust your content strategy. Sprout Social offers extensive social media analytics and reporting functionalities to evaluate content performance, monitor brand mentions, and track competition.

Avoid creating multiple posts without evaluating past outcomes. Leverage analytics to:

• Analyze your top-performing posts and strategies to replicate their success.
• Assess lower-performing posts and identify potential pitfalls.
• Refine your LinkedIn strategy to better meet audience expectations.

Enhance Your LinkedIn Strategy with Scheduled Posts

Scheduling your LinkedIn posts is an effective way to organize your content and increase engagement on the platform. Doing so allows you to avoid the cumbersome process of manually posting, which can consume valuable time and hinder consistency.

No matter how effective your LinkedIn content strategy may be, scheduling posts in advance is always beneficial, especially if you aim to grow your business or want to allocate more time to strategic activities like content creation and analysis.

Sprout Social’s LinkedIn scheduler streamlines the process of scheduling posts on LinkedIn while offering added benefits such as robust analytics, social listening, automation, and beyond. Sign up for a free 30-day trial today!

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