{"id":10857,"date":"2023-12-05T18:11:56","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T15:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/?p=10857"},"modified":"2026-07-01T17:42:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T14:42:11","slug":"link-linkedin-post","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/link-linkedin-post\/","title":{"rendered":"How to add an outbound link to a LinkedIn post"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick-Takeaway\"><\/span><strong>Quick Takeaway<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yes, you can add a clickable link to a LinkedIn post \u2014 paste the full URL (with https:\/\/) into the post body and LinkedIn auto-formats it into a preview card. You <strong>cannot<\/strong> hyperlink a specific word inside a feed post.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Links cost reach: LinkedIn&#8217;s algorithm down-ranks posts that send people off-platform, so place the link strategically and lead with native value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The old &#8220;link in the first comment&#8221; trick is no longer a reliable workaround in 2026 \u2014 LinkedIn now also dampens posts whose first comment carries the off-site link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The LinkedIn post limit is 3,000 characters (text + URL combined); only about 140 characters show on mobile (~210 on desktop) before &#8220;see more&#8221;, so front-load the hook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To recover the reach a link costs you, use Linked Helper&#8217;s <strong>Boost Post<\/strong> action to tag relevant people in the comments \u2014 it sparks notifications, organic views, and more link clicks automatically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enhancing your LinkedIn posts with hyperlinks enriches the interactive experience for your readers, offering them a pathway to explore beyond the confines of the post. In this piece, we will delve into the art of seamlessly integrating outbound links in productive ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out our secret tip to add a website link to a LinkedIn post to get maximum link clicks from your target audience! <\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"astra-advanced-hook-8683 \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-586e345f-ed4c-4fc2-b8b1-54b161e873ad areoi-element download2-block\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"areoi-background  \">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container-fluid\" style=\"padding: 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-start\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col \">\r\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"areoi-background__color\" \r\n\t                        \tstyle=\"background: rgba(66, 132, 176,1)\">\r\n\t                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t                    \r\n\r\n\t                    \r\n\r\n\t                    \r\n\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t    \t\t<\/div>\r\n\t    \t<\/div>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Download Linked Helper 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">and get 14-day free trial right now<\/h3>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<a \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tclass=\"block-8b5d008f-4c2d-4b2d-a2af-e660be3e5cbe btn areoi-has-url position-relative btn-light\"\r\n\t href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/member\/\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tDOWNLOAD \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are not yet in our list of users, then join. <br>We give you a trial version to start your experience with our LinkedIn tool.<\/p>\n\n\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key-takeaways-can-you-add-a-clickable-link-to-a-LinkedIn-post\"><\/span>Key takeaways: can you add a clickable link to a LinkedIn post?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The unequivocal answer is yes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/How-to-add-an-outbound-link-to-a-LinkedIn-post-in-every-possible-way-1024x593.png\" alt=\"Diagram of post types with links and their engagement.\" class=\"wp-image-10861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/How-to-add-an-outbound-link-to-a-LinkedIn-post-in-every-possible-way-1024x593.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/How-to-add-an-outbound-link-to-a-LinkedIn-post-in-every-possible-way-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/How-to-add-an-outbound-link-to-a-LinkedIn-post-in-every-possible-way-768x445.png 768w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/How-to-add-an-outbound-link-to-a-LinkedIn-post-in-every-possible-way-1536x890.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/How-to-add-an-outbound-link-to-a-LinkedIn-post-in-every-possible-way-1320x765.png 1320w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/How-to-add-an-outbound-link-to-a-LinkedIn-post-in-every-possible-way.png 1995w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>According to Richard van der Blom&nbsp;2026 blog, posts without links can generate more reactions.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You have the ability to infuse links into both your posts and LinkedIn articles. Although LinkedIn doesn&#8217;t prescribe a rigid limit on the number of links, it&#8217;s prudent to maintain conciseness and focus in your posts. Excessive links might impede the readability and engagement of your content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why is this practice advantageous? The capability to insert links in your posts can amplify traffic to your website and drive registrations on your landing page. Promoting content through a personalized approach on LinkedIn can prove more effective than mass email campaigns or newsletters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00ab<strong>Links cost reach.<\/strong> LinkedIn&#8217;s algorithm favors content that keeps people on-platform, so a post with an external link in the body typically earns fewer impressions than an identical link-free post \u2014 by&nbsp;oughly <strong>18.8% in median reach<\/strong>, according to Richard van der Blom&#8217;s Content &amp; Algorithm Playbook 2026 (~1.3 million posts analyzed). The fix isn&#8217;t to avoid links \u2014 it&#8217;s to lead with native value and place the link deliberately. A 2026 caution: posting without a link and dropping it in the <strong>first comment<\/strong> used to recover that reach, but that loophole has largely closed \u2014 LinkedIn now also dampens posts whose first comment carries&nbsp;an off-site link. Win distribution back through genuine engagement instead (see Boost Post below).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dispelling formatting concerns. Fear not that your link might appear unsightly in the text; there&#8217;s no need for manual formatting. LinkedIn automatically optimizes the appearance of the link after posting. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/help\/linkedin\/answer\/a521889\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">LinkedIn link optimization.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LinkedIn post constraints.<strong> <\/strong>It&#8217;s crucial to bear in mind that LinkedIn posts are subject to a character limit of 3,000 characters, encompassing both text and any included links. When a link is added, LinkedIn may generate a preview consisting of the link&#8217;s title, an image, and a concise description. This preview, in conjunction with the link, contributes to the overall character count<em> <\/em>(according to LinkedIn Help). Only about <strong>140 characters on mobile (~210 on desktop)<\/strong> show before the &#8220;see more&#8221; fold, so front-load your hook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hyperlinking specific words.<strong> <\/strong>While directly hyperlinking specific words within a LinkedIn post isn&#8217;t feasible, you can still include the full URL to seamlessly direct users to external content. Anchor-text hyperlinks are only supported in LinkedIn <strong>newsletters\/articles<\/strong> and your <strong>profile fields<\/strong> \u2014 not in standard feed posts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"416\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/linkedin-post-link.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of a LinkedIn post with a link.\" class=\"wp-image-10863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/linkedin-post-link.png 416w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/linkedin-post-link-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>LinkedIn automatically adapts the link format and takes an image from the post&#8217;s main content.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/linked-helper-vs-we-connect\/\" title=\"Linked Helper vs. We-Connect 2023: Which Is the Best LinkedIn Tool?\">Linked Helper vs. We-Connect: Which Is the Best LinkedIn Tool?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-add-a-website-link-to-a-LinkedIn-postarticle\"><\/span>How to add a website link to a LinkedIn post\/article<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To add a link to an external source, simply follow these steps when creating a new post or article on LinkedIn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/create-a-post.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of the &quot;Create a post&quot; menu on LinkedIn.\" class=\"wp-image-10864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/create-a-post.png 864w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/create-a-post-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/create-a-post-768x490.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>You can create a post with a link by following the usual post creation instructions.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on &#8220;Create a post&#8221; on your LinkedIn profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insert your post text. Consider adding a teaser to inspire people to click on the link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a suitable location for the link. Placing it at the bottom, after all the text, allows users quick access via thumbnail image. But some may click without fully expanding the post if they find the initial part intriguing. Paste the full URL directly from your browser&#8217;s address bar into the post \u2014 include the https:\/\/ so LinkedIn reliably builds the preview card.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/linkedin-post-creation-link.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of a LinkedIn post with a link.\" class=\"wp-image-10865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/linkedin-post-creation-link.png 744w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/linkedin-post-creation-link-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>You can add a link so that it&#8217;s visible in the post preview without expanding the entire text.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhance visual separation between the link and text by adding emojis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8220;Post&#8221; to share the text with the link. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding an image is optional since <strong>LinkedIn uses the main image for link previews<\/strong> for articles. In the preview, viewers will see the article&#8217;s title, domain, and estimated reading time. However, if you include an image, LinkedIn won&#8217;t use an external site&#8217;s image in the preview.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/link-preview-example.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of a LinkedIn post with a link.\" class=\"wp-image-10866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/link-preview-example.png 469w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/link-preview-example-278x300.png 278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>In the post preview, people will see the post title from the linked page.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, there are instances where link previews may not be optimal. For example, if you redirect to a site without media, the preview may appear strange and without an image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"582\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/linkedin-link-preview.png\" alt=\"The preview may appear strange and without an image\" class=\"wp-image-10880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/linkedin-link-preview.png 582w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/linkedin-link-preview-300x236.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>If you want an image in the post preview, you need to optimize it on the website. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on optimizing your website for aesthetically pleasing link previews, refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/help\/linkedin\/answer\/a521928\/making-your-website-shareable-on-linkedin?lang=en-us&amp;intendedLocale=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Making Your Website Shareable on LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Importantly, ensure that your profile instills trust, and the post text encourages clicks. Sometimes before redirecting, LinkedIn may inquire whether the user is sure about proceeding to an external site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"989\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/linkedin-warning.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of a post redirect on LinkedIn.\" class=\"wp-image-10868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/linkedin-warning.png 989w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/linkedin-warning-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/linkedin-warning-768x479.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>LinkedIn often warns users before redirecting them, so your profile should inspire trust.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n  \n  \n  <div class=\"\n    mailpoet_form_popup_overlay\n      \"><\/div>\n  <div\n    id=\"mailpoet_form_3\"\n    class=\"\n      mailpoet_form\n      mailpoet_form_shortcode\n      mailpoet_form_position_\n      mailpoet_form_animation_\n    \"\n      >\n\n    <style type=\"text\/css\">\n     #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_form {  }\n#mailpoet_form_3 form { margin-bottom: 0; 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Instead of hiding the URL in a comment, win the distribution back: Linked Helper&#8217;s <strong>Boost Post<\/strong> action automatically tags relevant people in the comments, sparking notifications, organic views, and more clicks on your link. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Try Boost Post free\">Try Boost Post free<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You create a post with a link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up a campaign in Linked Helper, incorporating the &#8220;Boost Post&#8221; action. Following this, you can continue funnel development, including an invitation with a message and, after a few days&#8217; pause, a personalized message once the invitation is accepted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/boost-post.jpg-1-1024x611.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of the boost post action in Linked Helper in action.\" class=\"wp-image-10869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/boost-post.jpg-1-1024x611.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/boost-post.jpg-1-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/boost-post.jpg-1-768x458.png 768w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/boost-post.jpg-1.png 1056w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Boost post action will tag specified funnel users in comments, visible on the screen.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The &#8220;Boost Post&#8221; action will tag individuals in the comments whom you&#8217;ve added to the campaign. You can also include a comment text. Once tagged, individuals will view this post and follow the link.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"985\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/boos-post-action.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of the boost post action in Linked Helper in action.\" class=\"wp-image-10870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/boos-post-action.png 985w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/boos-post-action-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/boos-post-action-768x498.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Boost post action will tag specified funnel users in comments, visible on the screen.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This automated yet more humanized approach allows you to garner more post views, and consequently \u2013 <strong><em>more link clicks!<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tip: if you also automate likes\/comments around posts, enable <strong>&#8220;Ignore old posts or articles&#8221;<\/strong> so Linked Helper skips outdated content (like a promotion from three years ago) and keeps engagement relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"417\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/boost-post-comment.jpg-1.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of tags in comments after a post boost action in Linked Helper.\" class=\"wp-image-10871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/boost-post-comment.jpg-1.png 417w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/boost-post-comment.jpg-1-300x177.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Tagging in comments can lead to increased organic post views and link clicks.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-measure-LinkedIn-link-statistics\"><\/span>How to measure LinkedIn link statistics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can you add a link to a LinkedIn post and learn how many clicks you got from it? Yes! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use <strong>UTM parameters<\/strong> (Urchin Tracking Module) \u2014 short text strings appended to your URL \u2014 to track how your link performs. By crafting a unique UTM for each LinkedIn post, you can trace exactly how many clicks that specific post sent to your site or article, and compare LinkedIn&#8217;s effectiveness against other channels like X (formerly Twitter).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Build the tagged link with <strong>Google&#8217;s Campaign URL Builder<\/strong>, which adds the campaign parameters for you. In UTM language, identify LinkedIn as your <strong>source<\/strong> \u2014 that&#8217;s where your audience first discovers the link. A typical LinkedIn URL looks like this: https:\/\/yoursite.com\/page?utm_source=linkedin&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=your-post. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then review the results in <strong>Google Analytics 4 (GA4)<\/strong>, under <strong>Reports \u2192 Acquisition \u2192 Traffic acquisition<\/strong>. There you&#8217;ll see how many people clicked through to your page from a LinkedIn post \u2014 a valuable way to assess the quality of the post&#8217;s content and audience engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"699\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/utm-builder-screenshot-1.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of a service for creating UTM links on LinkedIn.\" class=\"wp-image-10872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/utm-builder-screenshot-1.png 699w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/utm-builder-screenshot-1-300x241.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>When creating UTM tags for LinkedIn posts, choose the source.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Read more in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/advice\/0\/how-do-you-use-utm-parameters-measure-effectiveness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">dedicated article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-add-a-company-link-to-a-LinkedIn-post\"><\/span>How to add a company link to a LinkedIn post<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In your LinkedIn posts, you have the flexibility to include not only external links but also internal ones using tags. For instance, you can create a post with tags for companies or individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s a simple guide on how to add an internal link to your post on LinkedIn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create your text:<\/strong> Compose your text for the post.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tag companies or profiles:<\/strong> If your text mentions company names, you can replace them with clickable links to their profiles. To do this, use the &#8220;@&#8221; symbol and start typing the name of the organization. For example, if you want to tag a company called &#8220;ABC Corporation,&#8221; type &#8220;@ABC&#8221; and select the correct profile from the suggestions. Once tagged, these names become clickable links that direct users to the respective LinkedIn profiles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can combine these internal @-mentions with an external URL in the same post \u2014 the mentions stay clickable to the company or person&#8217;s page, while your external link gets its own preview card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more detailed instructions, you can refer to the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/help\/linkedin\/answer\/a525082\/mention-people-in-your-posts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">LinkedIn guide: LinkedIn Help &#8211; Add a clickable link to your posts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/link-to-company-linkedin-1.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of a LinkedIn post with a company tag\" class=\"wp-image-10874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/link-to-company-linkedin-1.png 843w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/link-to-company-linkedin-1-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/link-to-company-linkedin-1-768x429.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>You can include both internal and external links on LinkedIn<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical-Feature-How-to-add-a-link-to-an-image-in-a-post-on-LinkedIn\"><\/span>Historical Feature: How to add a link to an image in a post on LinkedIn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, the answer to this question is short \u2013 currently, you can&#8217;t. Previously, it was possible to overlay a banner with a link directly onto a photo in a LinkedIn post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/link-over-image-linkedin-1024x434.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of a LinkedIn post with a link sticker on a photo or video\" class=\"wp-image-12182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/link-over-image-linkedin-1024x434.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/link-over-image-linkedin-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/link-over-image-linkedin-768x325.png 768w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/link-over-image-linkedin.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>LinkedIn removed the feature of adding a link sticker to posts.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LinkedIn discontinued this feature, and as of 2026 it&#8217;s still gone \u2014 you can no longer make an image itself clickable in a feed post (LinkedIn&#8217;s own help page now lists link stickers as &#8220;no longer available&#8221;). This changes little in practice: you can still attach an image and place the full URL in the post text or its preview card, as described earlier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on LinkedIn features and updates, you can refer to the article discussing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/3-ways-use-new-linkedin-clickable-link-feature-joshua-b-lee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">clickable link feature<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus-you-can-send-personalized-links-in-mass-messages-in-Linked-Helper\"><\/span>Bonus: you can send personalized links in mass messages in Linked Helper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we&#8217;ve detailed how to easily add one or multiple links to a post on LinkedIn. However, there are instances where you might want to send links through direct messages, and this can be efficiently done in bulk through <strong>Linked Helper integrated with Hyperise.<\/strong> Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/linkedin-image-size\/\" title=\"LinkedIn image size guide for 2023: Posts, Covers, Headers &amp; more\">LinkedIn image size guide for 2026: Posts, Covers, Headers &amp; more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s important to note that this approach is acceptable when reaching out to well-engaged leads or your first-degree connections. However, sometimes, you may receive similar messages with links from questionable users. In the example below, you can see a message with a link that anyone might be hesitant to click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"496\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/linkedin-message-link.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of a LinkedIn message with text and a link.\" class=\"wp-image-10876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/linkedin-message-link.png 496w, https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/linkedin-message-link-300x279.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>LinkedIn allows sending links in personal messages, but there&#8217;s a high chance of being perceived as spam.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, before link sharing on a LinkedIn message, ensure that your profile looks natural and is well-presented \u2013 including a profile picture, cover photo, profile description, work experience, and headline. In this case, having a well-crafted profile increases the chances of the link in the message being effective and prompting clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you subscribe to Hyperise, you can enhance your message created in Linked Helper with personalized elements. For example, tailored for reaching out to a Senior Developer with a job offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A banner image with text overlaid, incorporating custom variables. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Hey {{LeadName}}, Ready for a New Challenge? Join [Your Company] as a {{JobTitle}}!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Text for a custom link preview. Such a preview can enhance click-through chances because it includes the lead&#8217;s name, position, or other relevant personalized data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Explore an Exciting Opportunity: {{JobTitle}} Role at [Your Company] for {{LeadName}}, {{LeadPosition}}!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These personalized elements aim to make your outreach more engaging and relevant. For more details on setting up personalization, refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=twCkrS-2HpE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">video<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/support.linkedhelper.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4403979125394-How-to-add-personalized-images-to-your-messages-from-Hyperize\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">read the article.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Writing dozens of these personalized messages by hand is the slow part. Linked Helper&#8217;s <strong>AI message generator<\/strong> turns a short prompt into up to <strong>30 ready message drafts a day<\/strong> for your templates, and <strong>SPINTAX +&nbsp;message variants<\/strong> automatically randomize the wording for each recipient \u2014 so the same link goes out across many DMs while every message still reads human and avoids template fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Posting a link is the easy part \u2014 getting it seen and clicked is the work. Linked Helper helps you recover the reach a link costs (<strong>Boost Post<\/strong>), share personalized link previews in DMs at scale (<strong>Hyperise<\/strong>), and track every click \u2014 all from one tool. Start free and put your next LinkedIn link in front of the right people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Try Linked Helper free\">Try Linked Helper free<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/why-your-links-dont-work-new-linkedin-messenger-trevor-turnbull\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Why Your Links Don&#8217;t Work In The New LinkedIn Messenger.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-you-add-a-clickable-link-to-a-LinkedIn-post\"><\/span>Can you add a clickable link to a LinkedIn post?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Paste the full URL (including https:\/\/) directly into the post body and LinkedIn turns it into a clickable preview card after you publish. There&#8217;s no need to format it manually.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-do-I-add-a-hyperlink-to-a-LinkedIn-post\"><\/span>How do I add a hyperlink to a LinkedIn post?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LinkedIn doesn&#8217;t let you hyperlink a specific word or phrase inside a regular post \u2014 you add the full URL and it becomes clickable on its own. Hyperlinked anchor text is only possible in LinkedIn newsletters\/articles and in your profile fields, not in standard feed posts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-do-I-add-a-link-to-an-image-in-a-LinkedIn-post\"><\/span>How do I add a link to an image in a LinkedIn post?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can no longer make an image itself clickable \u2014 LinkedIn removed link stickers\/banners on post images. Instead, attach your image and place the full URL in the post text (or its preview card) so the link stays clickable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does-adding-a-link-reduce-a-LinkedIn-posts-reach\"><\/span>Does adding a link reduce a LinkedIn post&#8217;s reach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. LinkedIn&#8217;s algorithm favors content that keeps users on-platform, so posts with an external link in the body typically get noticeably fewer impressions than link-free posts. Lead with native value, keep the link relevant, and use engagement tactics like tagging relevant people in the comments (for example with Linked Helper&#8217;s Boost Post action) to win back distribution.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should-I-put-the-link-in-the-first-comment-instead-of-the-post\"><\/span>Should I put the link in the first comment instead of the post?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This used to be the standard workaround, but as of 2026 LinkedIn also dampens posts whose first comment contains the off-site link, so the upside is smaller than it was. A more durable approach is to post native value and drive reach through genuine engagement and comment tagging rather than hiding the link.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-do-I-add-a-company-link-to-a-LinkedIn-post\"><\/span>How do I add a company link to a LinkedIn post?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Type &#8220;@&#8221; followed by the company or person&#8217;s name and select them from the suggestions \u2014 LinkedIn turns the mention into a clickable link to their page or profile. You can combine these internal @-mentions with an external URL in the same post.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-can-I-track-clicks-on-a-link-in-a-LinkedIn-post\"><\/span>How can I track clicks on a link in a LinkedIn post?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Append UTM parameters to your URL (utm_source=linkedin, utm_medium=social, utm_campaign=&#8230;) and read the results in Google Analytics 4 so you can see exactly how many clicks each post drove. This lets you compare LinkedIn against other channels post by post.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"line-height:1\" class=\"wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__byline\">Written by<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedhelper.com\/blog\/author\/amazonkayaaa\/\" target=\"_blank\">Margarita Servar<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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