How to write and publish LinkedIn articles that build authority

If you’ve ever wondered why some professionals keep showing up in your LinkedIn feed with thoughtful long-form content, the answer is simple: they consistently publish strong LinkedIn articles.

While posts are great for quick updates, articles give you room to go deeper, build authority, and create a lasting content hub on your profile or company page.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to write LinkedIn articles that people actually read, how they compare to posts, which topics work best in 2026, and how these articles contribute to your personal and business brand.

What are LinkedIn articles?

LinkedIn articles are long-form pieces you publish directly on LinkedIn to share ideas, stories, and expertise with a professional audience.

Think of them as blog posts that live on your LinkedIn profile or company page instead of your website.

A few core traits of articles:

• Long-form format: You’re not limited to a few lines. Most effective articles fall between 1,200–2,000 words.
• Rich formatting: You can add headings, images, video, links, code snippets, and embedded posts.
• Persistent presence: Articles live in the “Activity” section of your profile or page, building a portfolio of your thinking over time.
• Professional intent: LinkedIn articles are designed for teaching, explaining, and sharing informed opinions—not quick status updates.

For individuals, LinkedIn articles are a direct way to showcase personal brand. For brands, they act like mini content hubs that support campaigns, product education, and employer branding.

Articles give you the space to tell that story with enough detail and context to be genuinely helpful.

LinkedIn articles vs posts: which should you use when?

You don’t have to choose between LinkedIn articles and posts—strong creators use both. But they serve different roles in your content strategy.

Key differences

Length and depth

• LinkedIn posts: Short, snackable, often under 300 words.
• LinkedIn articles: Long-form, more detailed explanations, frameworks, and stories.

Shelf life

• Posts: Get most engagement in the first 24–72 hours, then fade in the feed.
• Articles: Live on your profile and show up in search for months or even years.

Formatting and structure

• Posts: Limited formatting; basic text, emojis, and a single image or document.
• LinkedIn articles: Headings, subheadings, images, videos, embeds, quotes, code, and dividers.

Discovery and positioning

• Posts: Great for quick reactions, conversation starters, and reach.
• LinkedIn articles: Better for in-depth explanations, cornerstone content, and long-term brand building.

When to use articles

Use LinkedIn articles when you want to:

• Explain a framework, process, or strategy in depth
• Publish research, case studies, or original analysis
• Share a point of view on industry trends or workplace issues
• Create reference content you’ll share again and again
• Support a product or service with education-focused content

Use posts to promote your articles: pull out LinkedIn hashtags, quote interesting lines, and link back to the full piece. Together, articles and posts create a strong, repeatable content engine.

Think of each LinkedIn article as the fire and your shorter posts as the sparks that spread it.

Who can publish LinkedIn articles (and where to find the feature)

Most professionals can publish LinkedIn articles—but there are a few details to know.

Who can publish

• All individual members can write and publish LinkedIn articles from their personal profiles.
• LinkedIn Page admins with Super admin or Content admin access can publish LinkedIn articles on behalf of a company, brand, or organization.

This means both solo creators and full marketing teams can build a content marketing tied to a person or a brand.

Where the LinkedIn article feature lives

As of 2026:

• The full article editor is available on desktop.
• On mobile, you can read, share, and comment on LinkedIn articles, but the long-form editor still works best on desktop.

To access the editor:

1. Go to your LinkedIn homepage on desktop.
2. At the top of your feed, look for the share box (where you’d normally start a post).
3. Click “Write article” to open the articles editor.

If you manage one or more LinkedIn Pages, you’ll be asked whether you want to publish the LinkedIn article as yourself or as a Page.

You can also change this later inside the editor via the dropdown next to your name.

Step-by-step: how to write and publish LinkedIn articles

Publishing LinkedIn articles is straightforward once you understand the social media scheduling. Here’s a practical, start-to-finish process.

1. Clarify your goal and audience

Before you open the editor, decide:

• Who is this LinkedIn article for? (marketing leaders, founders, HR teams, e-commerce brands, etc.)
• What problem are they trying to solve?
• What outcome should they get from reading? (a decision, a new mindset, a step-by-step process)

For example, if you manage a digital agency, a LinkedIn article might aim to help B2B CMOs understand realistic paid social benchmarks or show founders how to content strategy more clearly.

2. Choose a strong working title

Your headline is the hook that determines whether people click. Aim for clarity over clever wordplay.

Guidelines for LinkedIn article headlines:

• Aim for roughly 45–70 characters
• Promise a clear benefit or outcome
• Include a keyword or phrase your audience cares about
• Use formats that reliably perform:
  • “How to…” guides
  • Numbered lists (“7 ways to…”)
  • Question-based headlines
  • Strong opinion statements or myths debunked

Examples:

• “How to write LinkedIn articles that actually get clients”
• “7 LinkedIn article ideas agencies can publish this quarter”
• “Why your LinkedIn posts get views, but your articles don’t get clicks”

You can refine the title before publishing, but starting with a sharp working title keeps your LinkedIn article focused.

3. Open the LinkedIn articles editor

Once you click “Write article”, you’ll see:

• A field for your title
• An option to upload a cover image
• A large “Write here” area for the body of your LinkedIn article
• A toolbar for formatting, media, links, embeds, and code

You can choose whether the piece is:

• An individual article, or
• A newsletter edition (if you’ve already created a LinkedIn Newsletter)

Newsletter editions notify subscribers when you publish, so this can be powerful once you have a content calendar with LinkedIn articles.

4. Structure and write your LinkedIn article

Treat LinkedIn articles like high-quality blog posts: easy to scan, rich in examples, and written for one clear reader.

A simple structure that works:

1. Hook – one to three short sentences that speak directly to a pain point or goal.
2. Context – explain why this LinkedIn article matters right now.
3. Main sections – break your ideas into 3–6 clear sections with descriptive subheadings.
4. Summary – restate the key takeaway in one short paragraph.
5. Call to action – invite readers to comment, connect, contact you, or read something else.

Formatting tips for LinkedIn articles:

• Keep paragraphs short—1–3 sentences
• Use subheadings every few paragraphs
• Add bullets and numbered lists when explaining steps or examples
• Bold only the most important phrases to avoid visual clutter
• Use blockquotes for standout ideas or key stats

For technical audiences, LinkedIn articles also support code snippets, which you can insert from the toolbar so code is readable and properly formatted.

Aim to keep most LinkedIn articles between 1,200–2,000 words. That’s long enough to deliver substance without drowning readers in fluff.

5. Add images, video, and embeds

Visuals make LinkedIn articles more engaging and easier to remember.

Good uses of visuals in LinkedIn articles:

• A cover image that reflects the theme of the article
• Simple diagrams or frameworks
• Before-and-after dashboards or campaign screenshots (with sensitive data removed)
• Short explainer videos
• Embedded LinkedIn posts that sparked the article

To add media:

• Click the Media icon in the toolbar to upload images or video.
• Use the Embed option to add content like LinkedIn posts, YouTube videos, or SlideShare decks.

If you don’t have your own visuals yet, you can pull copyright-free images from sites like Pexels and Unsplash, but original graphics generally perform better in LinkedIn articles.

6. Add links, mentions, and a clear CTA

LinkedIn articles work best when they connect readers to other helpful resources and people.

Use:

• Hyperlinks to credit sources, reference product pages, or link to deeper content on your site.
• @-mentions to highlight collaborators, team members, or brands—this also notifies them and can increase reach.
• A clear call to action at the end of your LinkedIn article, such as:
  • “Comment with your experience”
  • “DM me if you want the full checklist”
  • “Visit this page to see the full breakdown”
  • “Follow our Page for weekly LinkedIn articles like this”

Strong CTAs in marketing turn passive readers into engaged connections, leads, or subscribers.

7. Preview, add SEO settings, and schedule

Before your LinkedIn article goes live, do a quick polish pass.

From the Manage dropdown in the editor, you can:

• Preview – see how your LinkedIn article will look on desktop and mobile.
• Share draft – generate a private link to get feedback from colleagues (they must be logged into LinkedIn).
• Settings (SEO) – customize:
  • The article URL (short, clean, keyword-friendly)
  • An SEO title (which can match or slightly adapt your main headline)
  • An SEO description (1–2 enticing sentences that summarize your LinkedIn article)

When you’re ready, click Next.

On the final screen, you can:

• Add a short intro in the “Tell your network what your article is about” field
• Include relevant hashtags and mentions
• Either publish immediately or schedule the LinkedIn article for later

Next to Publish, click the clock icon to choose a future date and time. This is handy if you plan content around campaigns or want your LinkedIn articles to go live when your audience is most active.

Then hit Publish.

8. Share and reshare your LinkedIn article

Publishing is step one; distribution is where LinkedIn articles start to work for you.

After publishing:

• Share the LinkedIn article to your feed with a fresh intro and a hook
• Break the article into multiple short posts over the next weeks
• Encourage coworkers to share it from their own profiles
• Include it in your email newsletter or client updates
• Add it to relevant sections of your website (e.g., resources, learn, or blog)

Top creators reshare their best LinkedIn articles periodically, especially if the topic is still relevant.

LinkedIn article topics that work in 2026

A good LinkedIn article topic sits at the intersection of:

• What your audience is trying to figure out
• What you have real experience or data on
• What’s current or timeless enough to matter now

Based on high-performing LinkedIn marketing, here are LinkedIn article topics that tend to perform well.

1. The future of work and leadership

These LinkedIn articles explore how we work, manage, and grow careers:

• Remote vs. hybrid vs. office-first realities
• Four-day workweek experiments and lessons
• Burnout, “quiet quitting,” and realistic productivity
• Psychological safety, empathy, and modern leadership
• Global work-life balance differences and what they mean for hiring
• Skills development and continuous learning for distributed teams

Example LinkedIn article ideas:

• “What our four-day workweek pilot taught us about productivity”
• “Why your hybrid policy is failing (and how to fix it)”

2. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and the workplace

LinkedIn articles that address real barriers and structural issues tend to spark strong discussion:

• How flexible and remote work affects women and caregivers
• Why senior women are leaving leadership roles
• The long-term impact of bias on careers and pay
• Practical inclusion steps for managers and teams
• How to design interview processes that are fair and consistent

Approach these LinkedIn articles with humility, data, and clear next steps.

3. Industry and channel-specific deep dives

For marketers, agencies, and in-house teams, practical how-tos and frameworks perform well:

• Paid social breakdowns by industry or channel
• Email or lifecycle strategy deep dives
• Creative testing frameworks
• Attribution, reporting, and ROI stories
• Real campaign breakdowns: what worked, what didn’t, and why
• SEO or content strategy breakdowns for specific niches

Example LinkedIn article topics:

• “How we cut CAC by 28% in 90 days: a paid social teardown”
• “A practical framework for reporting marketing results to the C-suite”

4. Behind-the-scenes and lessons learned

People relate to honest stories. Strong LinkedIn articles often share:

• Mistakes you made and what changed afterward
• Career pivots and what you wish you knew earlier
• Agency or team operations behind the scenes
• How you actually run sprints, reviews, or creative approvals
• How you manage documentation or knowledge sharing inside your team

These LinkedIn articles build trust because they show your thinking, not just the polished result.

How LinkedIn articles contribute to your marketing and brand

LinkedIn articles are more than long posts—they’re assets that support your entire marketing and content strategy.

1. Contribution to personal brand and authority

For creators, consultants, and leaders, LinkedIn articles:

• Show how you think, not just what you do
• Demonstrate pattern recognition across clients or roles
• Give you links you can send in DMs, proposals, or interviews
• Become reference pieces other people share when they quote you

Over time, a consistent stream of thoughtful LinkedIn articles positions you as the person people think of first for your topic.

2. Contribution to company and demand generation

For businesses, especially B2B and e-commerce brands, LinkedIn articles:

• Educate buyers long before they’re ready to talk to sales
• Support the 95–5 rule: nurturing the 95% of future buyers with helpful content
• Shorten sales cycles by answering complex questions upfront
• Support product launches, feature announcements, and use cases

Sales and success teams can share your best LinkedIn articles with prospects and customers instead of writing the same explanation over and over.

3. Contribution to community and hiring

LinkedIn articles also:

• Attract talent by clearly sharing your culture, values, and ways of working
• Give employees content they’re proud to share
• Contribute to your field by adding thoughtful perspectives and data, not just promotion

Done well, LinkedIn articles become one of the most visible contributions you make to your professional community.

Advanced tips to get more from LinkedIn articles

Once you’re comfortable writing articles, these tactics help you go further.

Write for the algorithm by writing for people

Recent changes to LinkedIn’s feed focus on showing content that feels useful and trustworthy from people and pages users interact with.

LinkedIn says it prioritizes “valuable knowledge and trusted advice” from your network.

That means:

• Focus on depth, clarity, and originality
• Avoid thin, purely promotional articles
• Use real examples, data, and concrete steps
• Invite discussion instead of delivering one-way lectures

If people consistently save, share, and comment on your LinkedIn articles, the LinkedIn algorithm will usually reward you with more reach.

Repurpose every LinkedIn article

One solid LinkedIn article can fuel weeks of content:

• Turn each section into a short LinkedIn post
• Turn frameworks into carousels or simple diagrams
• Record a short video walking through the article
• Share summaries in newsletters or Slack communities
• Turn article comments and questions into follow-up LinkedIn articles

Treat LinkedIn articles as your source of truth, then slice them into lighter-weight content.

Collaborate and co-create

You don’t have to write articles alone. Try:

• Co-authoring a LinkedIn article with an industry expert or partner
• Interview-style articles with customers, creators, or teammates
• Roundup articles that quote several specialists on one topic

Collaboration often boosts reach because more people are invested in sharing the final LinkedIn article.

Manage and update your articles after publishing

Your work with LinkedIn articles isn’t finished after you hit publish.

Edit and improve over time

You can edit published LinkedIn articles at any time. Use this to:

• Fix typos or formatting issues readers point out
• Update stats, screenshots, and references
• Add new sections as your thinking evolves

This turns your best articles into living resources that stay current.

Manage comments and drafts

From each LinkedIn article you can:

• Monitor and reply to comments to keep the conversation going
• Turn off comments if a thread becomes unproductive
• View and manage draft articles you’re still working on
• Duplicate a LinkedIn article if you want to rework it for a different audience

Also watch the Activity section of your profile or page to see how your articles cluster and which ones people visit most.

Keep an eye on:

• Views and read time
• Reactions, comments, and reposts
• Click-throughs to links in the article

These simple LinkedIn analytics show which topics and formats resonate most with your audience.

Bonus: tool that makes LinkedIn articles easier

Writing LinkedIn articles is only one part of your LinkedIn content strategy. You’ll usually support articles with shorter posts and video.

If you want to make the most of your LinkedIn experience or stand out in your industry, try ContentStudio’s LinkedIn Post Generator and LinkedIn video downloader to brainstorm angles, write stronger hooks, and reuse your best clips.

You can also plan and schedule LinkedIn posts around your articles using a social media publishing workflow like ContentStudio’s publishing tool, making distribution more consistent across channels for your whole team.

And if you want more inspiration for your overall content mix beyond LinkedIn articles, you’ll find plenty of ideas on the ContentStudio blog.

Final thoughts

LinkedIn articles are one of the clearest ways to show your expertise, help your audience, and build a long-term content creation on a platform where your buyers, peers, and future hires already spend time.

Start simple: pick one clear problem, outline a helpful LinkedIn article around it, and publish. Then pay attention to what resonates, refine your topics, and keep showing up.

Over time, a consistent library of LinkedIn articles will do what short posts alone can’t: tell your story, show your thinking, and quietly support your business every day.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long should a LinkedIn article be?

The ideal length for LinkedIn articles is between 1,200–2,000 words. This gives you enough space to dive deep into a topic while maintaining reader engagement. 

Articles shorter than 800 words may not provide enough value to stand out, while pieces over 2,500 words risk losing attention unless the topic demands that depth.

2. Do articles get more visibility than regular posts?

LinkedIn articles and posts serve different purposes. Posts typically get most of their engagement in the first 24–72 hours and are great for immediate reach and conversation. LinkedIn articles, however, have a much longer shelf life—they remain on your profile, show up in search results, and can continue attracting views for months or even years. For lasting visibility and authority-building, articles are the better choice.

3. Can I publish LinkedIn articles from my phone?

As of 2026, you can read, share, and comment on articles from your mobile device, but the full article editor with all formatting options (headings, images, embeds, etc.) works best on desktop. 

If you need to draft on mobile, consider using a notes app and then formatting and publishing from your computer.

4. How often should I publish articles?

Quality matters more than quantity. Most successful LinkedIn creators publish articles consistently—whether that’s once a week, bi-weekly, or monthly—rather than flooding followers with content. 

Focus on creating genuinely valuable, well-researched pieces that serve your audience’s needs. One strong article per month will outperform several rushed, thin pieces.

5. Can I republish my blog posts as LinkedIn articles?

Yes, you can republish content as LinkedIn articles, but consider these best practices:

• Wait at least 2 weeks after publishing on your own blog to avoid potential SEO issues
• Add a canonical tag or note at the bottom stating where the piece originally appeared
• Consider adapting the content specifically for LinkedIn’s professional audience rather than copying it word-for-word
• Use articles as teasers that link back to more comprehensive versions on your website