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Understand LinkedIn Creative Best Practices

Follow these creative best practices to ensure the creative is set up for success to drive performance on LinkedIn.

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Written by Megan Briggs
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Overview

When creating content for LinkedIn it's important to follow to best practices to ensure that your key concepts and messaging resonate with your target audience. By incorporating essential creative elements, you can boost brand recognition, engagement, and conversion rates.

Before You Begin

Create with your audience and their objectives in mind.

Ask:

  • Who is the customer's buying profile?

  • What is the customer's primary objective?


๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip: If youโ€™re unsure about the brandโ€™s goals or audience, ask for clarification in the Activity Log.


Key Creative Elements

Creative Element

Description

Call to Action (CTA)

A CTA motivates your viewers to take action by creating a sense of urgency and providing clearer direction.


๐Ÿ“˜ Example: Common CTAs include:

  • "Sign Up Today"

  • "Don't miss out - visit our website now"

Logo & URL

Display your logo throughout the video so viewers know who you are, where to go, and develop a connection with the brand.

Hook Line

Including a hook line right off the bat grabs the audience's attention.

Sounds & Closed Captions

Be sure to include captions for a sound off user experience

Create for B2B

Creating video content for B2B advertising is very different from other kinds of advertising. Keep in mind the following tips to drive optimal performance for B2B:

  • Create Breakthrough Content

  • Balance Your Content

Create breakthrough content

  1. Make short videos (:06s - :30s) and looping gifs

  2. Add value propositions to build authority and credibility

  3. Create emotional resonance

  4. Work with multiple creative assets and A/B test

Balance your content


๐Ÿ“˜ Example: Check out some of our favorite LinkedIn B2B videos on Made with QuickFrame.


Category

Content

Industry

  • Trends and perspectives

  • Industry predictions

  • Industry commentary

Brand

  • Company culture/values

  • CSR and philanthropy

  • Trends and innovations

Product

  • Experts in product

  • FAQ's and How-To-Guides

  • Demonstrations

People

  • Career advice

  • Leadership

  • Personal growth

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