7 Tips To Increase The Visibility Of Your LinkedIn Newsletter

You've worked hard to build your LinkedIn network, but are you making the most of it by staying engaged? The answer to that question may surprise you.

One way to improve engagement is by sending a monthly newsletter to your network. With a few simple tips, we'll show you how to get more visibility for your updates in order for them to be read by as many people as possible.

1. Optimize Your LinkedIn profile

The first thing you should do to increase the visibility of your LinkedIn newsletter is to optimize your profile. This includes using keywords in the profile, adding an eye-catching graphic, using a professional photo, and including a link to your newsletter in the feature section

LinkedIn’s algorithms focus on these elements when determining what appears on its newsfeeds so don't forget them!

2. Brand Your Newsletter

Branding your LinkedIn newsletter is a good way to make it stand out from the crowd, while also establishing your brand identity.  Make sure that your branding is represented in the newsletter so that recipients can immediately recognize it as being yours when they open their inboxes.

3. Incite Curiosity

● Ask a question.

● Use a call to action that encourages the reader to click on something else or take some kind of action.

● Use a call to action that encourages the reader to share with friends.

● Use a call to action that encourages the reader to subscribe and/or comment on your piece (ideally both).

4. Be Consistent

Consistency is key when it comes to growing your audience. It’s one of the most important factors in building trust and reputation online, as well as gaining a loyal following.

So if you want people to subscribe to your LinkedIn newsletter, be consistent with what you send out. If you publish an issue once a week on Monday, don't suddenly change over to sending it twice a week on Tuesday and Wednesday—or worse yet, not at all.

Make sure that whatever schedule you set up is one that works for you and allows enough time between emails so they don't get lost in the shuffle of other things happening in your reader's inboxes (they do have full lives outside of work too).

5. Respond to Questions, Feedback, and Topic Suggestions

You can increase the visibility of your LinkedIn newsletter by responding to questions, feedback, and topic suggestions immediately. You can also use their questions as inspiration for new articles. By following up with readers who have taken the time to engage with your content, you’ll reinforce that they’re part of a community where everyone is valued and respected.

6. Align the content with business goals and treat it as a lead funnel 

Your newsletter should be aligned with your business goals. When you have a clear understanding of what you want to accomplish with your newsletter, the job of creating content will be much easier and more enjoyable. Here are some examples:

● You want to generate leads. Use your newsletter as a lead funnel by including links at the end of articles that point readers toward contact forms or landing pages where they can request information.

There's a process that I use with LinkedIn events to help my clients fill their workshops/webinars/masterclasses. It's based on my "Appointment Accelerator" framework.

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● You want exposure for your brand. Create an editorial calendar filled with articles that provide useful information about how your company has helped its customers solve problems in the past, as well as how it can help them solve current problems today and in the future.

● You're trying to generate sales leads without spending any money on advertising. Promote special deals via email opt-in boxes so people can easily sign up for updates.

7. Engage Through Video Embedded in a Newsletter

One of the best ways to engage readers is through video. Video can be used to demonstrate a product or service, process or workflow, problem or solution, and even a person or company.

Video is an important part of many marketing campaigns these days, so why not use it in your newsletters as well?

Conclusion

Your LinkedIn newsletter is a great way to keep your network engaged, informed and excited about what you do. When done right, it can be the perfect way to build relationships with key influencers in your industry and beyond.

I'd love to hear from you...

Do you put out newsletters? If so, how often do you publish them? Share below in the comments.

ABOUT THE CREATOR OF WILDFIRE

Deborrah Ashley is a LinkedIn Marketing Strategist, trainer, and consultant, and the author of the book InSIDER- How To Leverage LinkedIn To Stand Out As The Industry Leader. 

With over 20 years of brand-building experience, she is obsessed with helping experts and companies leverage LinkedIn to drive revenue growth online.

Her insights have been featured in O' The Oprah Magazine, The New York Times & Black Enterprise Magazine and she is frequently tapped to speak on building a presence online.

Deborrah works with clients one on one (VIP clients), in 90-minute POWER sessions, and trains on LinkedIn marketing.

To inquire about working with Deborrah directly, please email dashley@thrivoo.com

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