LinkedIn Setup

Connect your LinkedIn profile or company page to share professional content directly from Genfeed.ai.

This page is connector reference: prerequisites, account types, connection, supported formats, publishing features, analytics, and troubleshooting. For algorithm behaviour, posting cadence, and audience growth, read How to grow on LinkedIn with AI-generated content .

Prerequisites

• LinkedIn account (personal or company page)
• Admin access for company pages
• Profile completeness (improves reach)
• Active account status

Account Types

Personal Profile

• Share as individual professional
• Build thought leadership
• Network expansion
• Personal branding

Company Page

• Represent your organization
• Share company updates
• Recruit talent
• Build brand awareness

Connection Process

Connecting Your Account

1. Navigate to Accounts → Add Account
2. Select LinkedIn
3. Choose account type:
   • Personal Profile
   • Company Page
4. Click Connect with LinkedIn
5. Log in to LinkedIn
6. Review and accept permissions:
   • Share content
   • Access profile info
   • View analytics
   • Manage company pages (if applicable)

Multiple Accounts

• Connect multiple profiles
• Manage company pages
• Switch between accounts
• Team member access

Content Types

Text Posts

• Length: Up to 3,000 characters
• Best Practice: 150-300 characters
• Formatting: Bold, italic, lists
• Mentions: Tag people and companies
• Hashtags: 3-5 recommended

Image Posts

• Formats: JPG, PNG, GIF
• Size: Max 10MB
• Dimensions: 1200x627px recommended
• Multiple Images: Up to 9 images
• Alt Text: Accessibility feature

Video Posts

• Duration: 10 seconds to 10 minutes
• Size: Max 5GB
• Format: MP4 recommended
• Aspect Ratios:
  • Square: 1:1
  • Landscape: 16:9
  • Vertical: 9:16
• Captions: Auto-generated available

Articles

• Length: Unlimited
• Formatting: Rich text editor
• Media: Embed images, videos
• SEO: Google indexed
• Analytics: Detailed metrics

Documents

• Formats: PDF, PPT, Word
• Size: Max 100MB
• Pages: Up to 300
• Preview: In-feed viewing
• Downloads: Track engagement

Publishing Features

Content Creation

1. Create content in Genfeed.ai
2. Select Publish to LinkedIn
3. Choose post type
4. Customize for LinkedIn:
   • Professional tone
   • Industry keywords
   • Relevant hashtags
5. Add media if needed
6. Schedule or publish

LinkedIn-Specific Tools

• Professional Tone Checker: Ensure appropriate language
• Industry Hashtags: Relevant tag suggestions
• Connection Tagger: Mention your network
• Company Page Selector: Choose posting account
• Employee Advocacy: Share to team members

Scheduling Options

• Optimal time suggestions
• Time zone management
• Recurring posts
• Content calendar view
• Bulk scheduling

Analytics & Insights

Post Analytics

• Impressions: Total views
• Clicks: Link and profile clicks
• Engagement Rate: Interactions/impressions
• Demographics: Who viewed your content
• Discovery: How people found your post

Page Analytics (Company)

• Followers: Growth and demographics
• Visitors: Page view trends
• Updates: Post performance
• Competitors: Benchmark data
• Talent Brand: Job seeker interest

Article Metrics

• Views: Reader count
• Read Time: Average duration
• Reader Demographics: Industries, titles
• Traffic Sources: Discovery methods
• Comments: Engagement quality

Advanced Features

LinkedIn Live

• Requirements:
  • 150+ followers/connections
  • Recent activity
  • Good standing
• Features:
  • Real-time engagement
  • Event promotion
  • Recording available
  • Analytics provided

LinkedIn Events

• Create and promote events
• Track RSVPs
• Send reminders
• Host virtual events
• Post-event follow-up

Newsletter

• Requirements: Creator mode enabled
• Benefits:
  • Direct subscriber notifications
  • SEO benefits
  • Thought leadership
  • Analytics dashboard

Employee Advocacy

• Share company content
• Track employee engagement
• Amplify reach
• Measure impact
• Reward participation

Compliance & Guidelines

Professional Standards

• No spam or excessive self-promotion
• Respect intellectual property
• Maintain professional decorum
• Disclose affiliations
• Follow LinkedIn terms

Content Guidelines

• Authentic, original content
• Respectful discussions
• No misleading information
• Appropriate for professional setting
• Value-adding contributions

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Connection Failed

• Verify LinkedIn login
• Check account permissions
• Ensure active account
• Try incognito mode

Posting Errors

• Check content length
• Verify media formats
• Review for restricted content
• Check posting frequency

Limited Reach

• Improve content quality
• Post at optimal times
• Engage with network
• Use relevant hashtags

Analytics Not Showing

• Wait 24-48 hours
• Check privacy settings
• Verify page admin access
• Clear browser cache

API Limitations

• Rate limits apply
• 100 shares per day
• 1000 API calls daily
• Respect throttling

Security & Privacy

• OAuth 2.0 authentication
• No password storage
• Encrypted data transfer
• Privacy settings respected
• Revoke access anytime

Platform Updates

Stay current with LinkedIn:

• LinkedIn Official Blog
• Creator Newsletter
• Platform announcements
• Genfeed.ai updates

Need Support?

• LinkedIn Help: linkedin.com/help
• Genfeed.ai Support: support@genfeed.ai
• Professional Community Discord
• Tutorial Videos Available