Are long LinkedIn articles better than short posts for reaching people?

Asked May 19, 2026 Answers 2 Votes 22
22 votes
Personal Branding & Thought Leadership

I've been writing long articles on LinkedIn but not seeing much engagement. I see others getting lots of likes and shares with short posts. Which approach really works?

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asked May 19, 2026 Santiago Suarez
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Short posts tend to get more immediate traction. People scroll quickly, so a punchy post can grab their attention. Articles can showcase depth but might not reach as many eyes.

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It might depend on your audience. Consider mixing both formats. Use short posts to attract attention and lead them to your articles for more detail.

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