To get your To get your articles read and avoid being blocked or throttled on Facebook and LinkedIn, you need to balance platform-friendly content structure with user value and engagement triggers. Here’s a step-by-step guide tailored for creators, coaches, and marketers:
✅ 1. Avoid Posting External Links in the First Post
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Why? Facebook and LinkedIn suppress posts with outbound links because they don’t want users leaving their platforms.
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What to do instead:
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Post the article summary or teaser first, then add the link in the first comment (Facebook) or edit the post after 1–2 hours (LinkedIn workaround).
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Use a shortened version of your content directly in the post to give immediate value.
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✅ 2. Use Hook-Driven Headlines
Start your post with a strong, curiosity-based or benefit-driven first line:
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❌ “Here’s a new article I wrote”
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✅ “Most webinars lose money. Here’s how to fix that with AI + automation.”
Use short paragraphs and emojis (sparingly) to break up content and boost readability.
✅ 3. Follow the “Give, Give, Ask” Format
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Give 1: Value upfront (stats, case study, insight)
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Give 2: Actionable takeaway (tip, framework, resource)
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Ask: Invite engagement or offer the link (“Want the full version? Link in first comment.” or “Reply ‘PDF’ and I’ll send you the ebook.”)
✅ 4. Use Native Media (If Possible)
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Upload images, infographics, carousels, or short videos directly to the platform.
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Native content gets priority in the algorithm.
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Example: Turn your article into a carousel of 5 key tips and include a CTA like “Full guide in the comments.”
✅ 5. Encourage Engagement Without Being Spammy
Facebook and LinkedIn both monitor for spammy behavior like:
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Too many hashtags
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Duplicate content across groups
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Link-only posts
So:
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Limit hashtags to 3–5 on LinkedIn, 0–2 on Facebook
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Post unique captions if sharing to multiple places
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Use open-ended questions at the end (e.g. “Would you try this?” or “What’s worked for you?”)
✅ 6. Warm Up Your Account First
If you’re just starting out or reactivating:
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Post non-promotional content (opinions, insights, community responses) for 1–2 weeks to build visibility.
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Engage with others' content (comment, like, reshare) to trigger reciprocal engagement.
✅ 7. Avoid "Clickbait-Like" Triggers
LinkedIn especially penalizes:
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Overuse of all caps
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“Fake” urgency like “You won't believe this”
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Aggressive CTAs like “Buy now” or “Get rich quick”
Instead:
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Be authentic, direct, and value-first.
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Let results speak for themselves (“How I turned $500 in ad spend into 800 webinar signups—here’s the breakdown…”)
✅ 8. Use Facebook Groups and LinkedIn DMs Strategically
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In Facebook groups: ask a question or share insight, then say “If anyone wants the full guide, happy to DM it to you.”
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On LinkedIn: after they engage, offer the article via DM or invite them to join your list with a lead magnet.
Pro Tip: Turn Articles into Micro-Posts
Break one article into:
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A short quote + comment (day 1)
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A carousel (day 2)
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A poll or question (day 3)
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A summary with call-to-comment (day 4)
One article = 4+ content pieces, and none of them feel spammy or link-heavy.