How to Post Content on LinkedIn

On this page, you’ll find step-by-step tutorials for posting on LinkedIn.

  1. This section covers how to post on LinkedIn using desktop.

  2. This section covers how to post on LinkedIn on mobile.


On desktop

Step 1: Click "Start a post"

Initiate a new post by navigating to your LinkedIn home and clicking in the top banner where you'll see "start a post".

Step 2: Fill here

A new window will appear where you can start drafting your post.

Step 3: Click here

If you want to add media to your post click the picture icon in the bottom left hand corner-this will prompt you to your computer's file section.

Step 4: Click here

Once your photo is uploaded, you will have a new display window. If you wanted to tag people directly in the photo versus copy, click the people icon.

Step 5: Click on the account you want to tag

You'll then be able to type in their profile name and tag directly from there.

Step 6: Click here

Click next when you are all done with editing your image.

Step 7: Tag and add hashtags

In the copy, don't forget to tag people as well as include relevant hashtags!

Step 8: Click "Post"

Once ready, click post to share this to your feed.

Step 9: Click "View post"

Click view post in the popup to ensure everything looks the way you wanted! You're then all set!


On Mobile


Step 1: Tap the photo icon

From your LinkedIn home feed, tap the pencil-and-paper icon in the top right corner to start a new post.

Step 2: Draft your post

A new window will appear where you can type your caption.

Step 3: Tap the photo icon

To add a photo or video, tap the photo icon (image symbol) near the bottom of the screen. This will open your phone’s gallery.

Step 4: Choose your media

Select your photo or video from your camera roll. Once selected, tap “Add” in the top right and then "Next" on the screen after.

Step 5: Tap the tag icon

To tag people directly in the image, tap the pencil icon on the right upper side of the photo.

Step 6: Search for tag

Then type in and select “Mars Petcare” or any other relevant account and then click "done" in the upper right hand corner.

Step 7: Tag “Mars Veterinary Health” in the caption

You can now type in your caption here. Type @Mars Veterinary Health to tag the account within the copy. Don’t forget to add relevant hashtags and shout out any individuals or teams!

Step 8: Tap “Post”

When you’re happy with your post, tap “Post” in the top right to publish. That's it! You're all set!

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