--- title: Artisan Talent - 6 Tips for LinkedIn Publishing description: "- We found this great video by Content Marketer Sujan Patel ( watch it on YouTube.com here ) full of tips for self-publishing on LinkedIn. This unqiue platfor" --- Jan 5, 2016 # 6 Tips for LinkedIn Publishing We found this great video by Content Marketer [Sujan Patel ](http://sujanpatel.com/)([watch it on YouTube.com here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIPYhOTgNH4)) full of tips for self-publishing on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/artisan). This unqiue platform is a cross between traditional blogging and a social network which provides you with a unique opportunity to reach a large audience. Haven't tried it yet? You should! According to [CIO.com](http://www.cio.com/article/2899055/linkedin/why-you-should-use-linkedin-pulse-to-self-publish.html): > If you think about why people are doing this today, it really goes back to their professional identities. It helps them build identities that go beyond their connections … and a lot of these posts have also led to opportunities, which is unique to LinkedIn. Anna Julow Roolf, senior active executive at [BLASTmedia](http://blastmedia.com), says "LinkedIn stands out as a self-publishing platform because of its capability to help users showcase expertise to relevant and interested audiences." How can you best leverage this unique platform? Here are some tips from Sujan Patel: ## 6 LinkedIn Publishing Tips ### 1. Do Your Research Just like writing for a company blog, you want to do your research. What topics are trending and relevant in your industry? Don't just write about what you love, take the time to see what *needs* to be written in your industry. Patel suggests looking at the left hand "trending" menu on LinkedIn. Look through the most popular, trending posts and then see what gaps are there that you could fill that match up with your speciality. Also take time to see what style of posts are popular. Look at influencer post styles and mirror them in your own writing, whether it's "how to guides," short and sweet posts, or [Buzzfeed "listicle"](http://2xecommerce.com/listicles-buzzfeed-style/) style. ### 2. Don't Be Unique When it comes to Linked In publishing you don't need to be 100% unique. It's perfectly fine, and recommended, to re-purpose your existing content that has worked for you elsewhere. Don't simply copy and paste former blog posts, but "squeeze more life out of them," says Patel. Try reworking pieces by presenting a different view point or adding new data into them. ### 3. Post at the Right Time Mornings rule when it comes to LinkedIn. Patel has had success posting between 8-9am PST. Check your personal blog stats and social media insights to see what time is most popular for your readers. ### 4. Promote LinkedIn Publishing is all about promotions. Likes and shares will push your content to more people. To gain velocity, optimize your posting to get shares and likes. Ask your fans, friends, and family to like and share your content. Know you'll be posting at 8:45am on Friday? Send out an email asking your network to view the post and click the like button. This will increase your chances at getting listed on the sidebar. Speaking of which... ### 5. Email LinkedIn Want to get that coveted "popular" spot on the trending list? Patel says: Once your post has picked up some traction, email a link to pitch@linkedin.com with a brief description of *why* they should feature your post. Did you bring up an interesting topic? Get a lot of shares in a short amount of time? Brag to LinkedIn and ask them to feature you. Even better? Ask a friend or college to do so on your behalf. ### 6. Add a Call to Action This last tip is a simple one, but will extend the life of your post. At the bottom, make sure there's a clear call to action (CTA) suggesting what the reader do next. Want them to click over to your website, follow you on [Twitter](http://Twitter.com/artisantalent) or sign up for your newsletter? The CTA reminds them to do so and helps give your post some ROI. ## Ready to Start LinkedIn Publishing? Now you have some good ideas to get started with your self-publishing! Don't forget to share what you've published with us by [mentioning us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/artisan) or[ tweeting to us](http://Twitter.com/artisantalent). Want to see what some Artisan Talent staffers have self published? Check out[ Social Media Manager Kirsten](http://twitter.com/kirsten_ad)'s "[Why You Should Freelance Through an Agency](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-you-should-freelance-through-agency-kirsten-agnello-dean?trk=prof-post)" or Senior Integrated Recruiter Jason's "[Who is Artisan Talent?](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/wondering-who-artisan-what-we-do-watch-jason-barishman?trk=mp-reader-card)" ## Need More LinkedIn Advice? 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