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How to Post an Article on LinkedIn in 2026

Learn how to publish a LinkedIn article, when to use a normal post instead, and how to repurpose LinkedIn content across other platforms.

To post an article on LinkedIn, open LinkedIn on desktop, click Write article from the posting composer when it is available, add your headline, body, cover image, and formatting, then publish or share it with a short post. If you only need a quick update, use a normal LinkedIn post instead of an article.

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LinkedIn article vs LinkedIn post

FormatBest forLengthDiscovery
LinkedIn postQuick updates, opinions, short lessonsUp to about 3,000 charactersFeed-first
LinkedIn articleLong-form essays, guides, thought leadershipLonger editorial contentProfile and search-friendly
LinkedIn newsletterRecurring long-form publishingSubscriber-based seriesSubscribers and profile

How to publish a LinkedIn article

  1. Go to LinkedIn on desktop.
  2. From the home feed, look for the publishing option near the post composer.
  3. Select Write article if available on your account.
  4. Add a clear headline that explains the article's promise.
  5. Add a cover image if relevant.
  6. Write the article body with short sections and useful headings.
  7. Preview the article.
  8. Publish it.
  9. Share the article with a short LinkedIn post that explains why people should read it.

If you do not see Write article

LinkedIn changes publishing surfaces over time, and not every account sees the same composer options. If you do not see article publishing, use a normal LinkedIn post, a newsletter, a document carousel, or publish on your site and share the key idea on LinkedIn.

How to repurpose a LinkedIn article

A long article can become several short posts: a LinkedIn post, an Instagram carousel, an X/Twitter thread, a Threads post, or a video script. PostOnce can help distribute and repurpose content after it exists. PostOnce is useful when the bottleneck is social distribution: automated crossposting, repurposing existing content, rules and filters, supported platforms including Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Bluesky, Threads, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube, Creator at $19/month, Pro at $49/month, a 7-day trial, 50,000+ posts processed, and native-post-triggered distribution.

FAQ

Is a LinkedIn article the same as a post?

No. A post is a feed update. An article is longer-form content with a headline, sections, and a more editorial format.

Should I publish articles on LinkedIn or my own blog?

If search ownership matters, publish on your own blog first and share the key ideas on LinkedIn. If LinkedIn audience engagement is the goal, publish directly on LinkedIn.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I post an article on LinkedIn?

Log in, select 'Write article' on your homepage, write your content, add images, and click 'Publish'. Format with headings and visuals for readability. To automate this process and cross-post from other platforms, try PostOnce.to.

How do I post an existing article on LinkedIn?

Copy the content into the LinkedIn editor, reformat for LinkedIn, add a new title and images, and publish as a new article (don’t just share the link). You could also automate this with PostOnce.to if you use it as a source from another social media platform.

Is it better to post or Write an article on LinkedIn?

Writing a full article directly on LinkedIn improves engagement, reach, and thought leadership, compared to just sharing a short post or external link. Using PostOnce.to can also then help you expand that reach by crossposting to other platforms.

Why can't I post an article on LinkedIn?

The 'Write article' option may be missing if your account is new, your profile is incomplete, or you lack posting permissions (such as for some Company Pages). LinkedIn may also limit access to this feature for certain profiles. If you are posting from another platform, using PostOnce.to could help.

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