LinkedIn Workaround: Images & Live Links

Yesterday, I received a question from my friend Ruth who had spent hours trying to find a solution for a couple issues she was having with LinkedIn. I get these two questions often and have found some workarounds. I thought you might appreciate knowing these solutions too.

Here are the two issues she was having:

1. Image Sizes Out of Whack: “I’ve tried using the link to the landing page thinking that would work – and it does. However, the image on the landing page is not the right size for a LI image – so the title gets cut off… Is there a way to edit the image in a LI post to make it the right size, or at the very least to crop it so the title shows (LI shows the bottom of the document – no title, which looks a bit strange.)”
2. ?Live Links on Images: “I have created an image in Canva with a live link to the landing page on my website thinking that by creating an image designed for LI, it would fit, look better and work. But, when I upload the image to LinkedIn, the link to the landing page doesn’t work – so the “Download the pdf” button is not live. Is there a trick to making sure the link works in the image when it’s added to the post?”

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Issue #1 Workaround: LinkedIn imports the image from your website so you cannot edit it on LI. It must be changed on your website. That said, one thing you can do is post it in your Featured section. In the Featured section, you can add a thumbnail that is the right size.

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Issue #2 Workaround: You cannot add a link to a picture file from your computer... but, you can do this from your LinkedIn mobile app!! Save your graphic on your phone (you can use the Canva app to download it). Then, upload the image from your phone to LinkedIn. When you do this, you will see an option to add the hyperlink. See the image below with the rectangle.

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BONUS: You can also mark up the image, add text, add alt text, tag someone in the image, or add a sticker.

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I don’t find LinkedIn to be intuitive for the user, especially with some of the awesome features they give you, like creating documents (aka: flipbooks or carousels) and setting up newsletters. So, if you find yourself in a pinch, down a rabbit hole, or banging your head against the wall, send me a message and I might be able to quickly help you find a solution.

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Happy Selling!

Jennifer

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p.s. if you’re ready uplevel your leadership skills, keep an eye out for my upcoming leadership series where I’ll be featuring a number of special guests to help you be a better leader.