LaunchWakeCan I post my startup on LinkedIn?
You can share here directly, provided you follow the format. Posts are rarely removed when they lead with substance instead of a pitch.
Why the ban risk is low
- Outbound links belong in the first comment, not the post.
The rules, in plain English
How to post here safely
- Put the outbound link in the first comment, not the post.
- Lead with a professional/business-value angle.
- Don't include an outbound link in the post body — it throttles reach.
Account requirements
- Post from your real, complete profile — the policies require your true identity.
- Tell the launch as a professional story; untargeted promotional blasts are the named violation.
- Skip engagement pods and like-trades — agreeing to boost each other's content is explicitly prohibited.
- Disclose any compensated amplification 'clearly and conspicuously'.
Source: LinkedIn Professional Community Policies — authentic identity required; engagement pods, untargeted promotional messaging, and undisclosed paid endorsements are explicitly prohibited.
Frequently asked
Can I post my startup on LinkedIn?
Low ban risk. You can share here directly, provided you follow the format. Posts are rarely removed when they lead with substance instead of a pitch.
What gets posts removed on LinkedIn?
Outbound links belong in the first comment, not the post. In short: Don't include an outbound link in the post body — it throttles reach.
When is the best time to post on LinkedIn?
Tue–Thu 8–10am local. Timing helps, but fit and format matter more — a rule-breaking post fails at any hour.
Do I need an established account to post on LinkedIn?
There's no hard rule, but LinkedIn works best with a warmed-up, credible profile. (Source: LinkedIn Professional Community Policies — authentic identity required; engagement pods, untargeted promotional messaging, and undisclosed paid endorsements are explicitly prohibited.) Tip: Post from your real, complete profile — the policies require your true identity.
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