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3 strategies and tactics for Linkedin Engagement

What is Linkedin Engagement strategy?

Team success often hinges on the ability to develop and implement effective strategies and tactics. It's a bit like playing chess, except that you have more than 1 player on each side.

Developing an effective Linkedin Engagement strategy can be intimidating, especially when your daily duties demand your attention. To assist you, we've curated a list of examples to inspire your planning process.

Copy these examples into your preferred app, or you can also use Tability to keep yourself accountable.

How to write your own Linkedin Engagement strategy with AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own strategies.

Linkedin Engagement strategy examples

You will find in the next section many different Linkedin Engagement tactics. We've included action items in our templates to make it as actionable as possible.

Strategies and tactics for increasing LinkedIn followers

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Enhance your profile

    • Update your profile with a professional and eye-catching banner
    • Write a compelling and concise summary
    • Optimise your profile with relevant keywords
    • Use a professional profile picture
    • Include detailed and recent work experiences
    • Ask for endorsements and recommendations from connections
    • Add multimedia content to your profile
    • Showcase relevant skills and expertise
    • Regularly update your profile with new achievements
    • Make sure your contact information is up-to-date

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Engage with your network

    • Post engaging and relevant content daily
    • Like, comment, and share posts from your connections
    • Join and actively participate in LinkedIn groups related to your industry
    • Send personalised connection requests to people in your industry
    • Reply promptly to comments on your posts
    • Share your own insights and opinions on industry news
    • Create and participate in LinkedIn Polls
    • Send messages to your connections to keep in touch
    • Back your comments and posts with visuals and infographics
    • Host LinkedIn events or webinars to attract followers

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Leverage analytics and marketing tools

    • Use LinkedIn analytics to track your engagement and identify trends
    • Analyse the performance of your posts and adjust accordingly
    • Utilise LinkedIn’s paid promotion tools to boost your posts
    • Run a LinkedIn contest or giveaway to attract new followers
    • Collaborate with LinkedIn influencers to expand your reach
    • Create and share high-quality and relevant LinkedIn articles
    • Engage with followers by asking questions on your posts
    • Use LinkedIn stories to share behind-the-scenes content
    • Share user-generated content to build credibility
    • Use hashtags strategically to reach a broader audience
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Strategies and tactics for increasing LinkedIn followers

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Run a post engagement campaign

    • Create a content calendar with planned posts for each day
    • Design engaging and shareable graphics for each post
    • Write compelling captions with a call-to-action in each post
    • Utilise LinkedIn hashtags to increase post visibility
    • Share success stories and case studies from clients
    • Post a mix of industry news, company updates, and employee spotlights
    • Encourage employees to share company posts on their personal LinkedIn profiles
    • Analyse engagement metrics to identify high-performing posts
    • Respond to comments and engage with followers daily
    • Adjust content strategy based on performance analysis

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Leverage LinkedIn groups and communities

    • Identify and join LinkedIn groups relevant to your industry
    • Share valuable content from your company page within these groups
    • Engage in group discussions to increase visibility
    • Post regular updates and insights from your company page in groups
    • Request group admins to feature your posts if relevant
    • Promote your company page as a resourceful LinkedIn page within these groups
    • Connect with group members and invite them to follow your company page
    • Offer exclusive content or insights for group members
    • Host a group-specific LinkedIn live session or webinar
    • Monitor group interactions and tweak content strategy accordingly

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Implement a targeted advertising campaign

    • Allocate a budget for LinkedIn ads
    • Create a series of sponsored posts targeting your ideal audience
    • Design engaging ad creatives with a clear call-to-action
    • Set up audience targeting parameters for your ads
    • Experiment with different ad formats (carousel, video, etc.)
    • Monitor ad performance and adjust targeting as needed
    • A/B test different ad creatives to identify what works best
    • Use LinkedIn’s lead gen forms to capture interested followers
    • Run a retargeting campaign for users who engaged with your previous ads
    • Analyse ad campaign results to refine future strategies
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Strategies and tactics for launching the Training Academy

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Develop a comprehensive profile

    • Compile a detailed professional bio
    • List credentials, certifications, and awards
    • Document training expertise areas
    • Collect and include testimonials and case studies
    • Design a professional logo and brand identity
    • Arrange a professional photoshoot
    • Publish the portfolio on the training institute's website
    • Create printed materials with the portfolio
    • Update the portfolio on social media profiles
    • Maintain the portfolio by regularly adding new testimonials and achievements

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Enhance online presence and engagement

    • Develop a dedicated webpage on the training institute’s website
    • Publish content regularly including articles, blog posts, and case studies
    • Optimize the website for SEO
    • Enhance LinkedIn profile and engage regularly
    • Create and manage Instagram and Facebook accounts
    • Launch a YouTube channel with training videos and webinars
    • Use targeted ads on social media
    • Implement Google Ads for increased reach
    • Gather and publish customer reviews online
    • Monitor and engage with audience feedback on social media

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Expand networking and build strategic partnerships

    • Schedule speaking engagements at industry events and conferences
    • Organize workshops and webinars
    • Collaborate with brands and organisations in Saudi Arabia
    • Join relevant industry associations
    • Reach out to HR professionals for potential collaborations
    • Attend industry seminars and networking events
    • Develop joint ventures with complementary training providers
    • Establish partnerships with universities and colleges
    • Engage in community events to increase visibility
    • Form alliances with international training institutes
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How to track your Linkedin Engagement strategies and tactics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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