LinkedIn Algorithm Changes: What to Post In 2026 To Get BIG Results

Been 4 years since ChatGPT came out, and it took over every single text based social media platform like Genghis Khan expanding his empire,

And LinkedIn was the most affected because of the slop.

And so, the LinkedIn algorithm is about to undergo a massive transformation in 2026.

And if you're posting the same recycled content everyone else is, your reach is about to plummet.

I've been tracking this shift for months, talking to experts like Arunachalam S founder of Social Sculpt & Postautopsy and Harikumaran, founder of Bogar AI and analyzing engagement patterns.

What's coming will separate the real experts from the pretenders.

The 6 Types of Content LinkedIn Will Soon Penalize

1. The "Life Lesson Guru" Crowd

You know these posts. "How a falling feather taught me about business resilience" or "What my morning coffee revealed about leadership."

LinkedIn's data shows these posts have some of the lowest engagement-to-impression ratios from November 2025. This is because people scroll right past them. The algorithm is learning to recognize these vague, pseudo-inspirational posts and bury them.

Why it fails: It's not useful. It's not specific. It's not helping anyone solve a real business problem.

2. AI Slop Creators and Copy-Paste Writers

Those posts that read like they were written by a robot trying to sound human?

Generic advice like "Focus on adding value" or "Consistency is key" without any real substance?

LinkedIn's AI detection is getting sophisticated.

It can identify patterns, sentence structures, and topic clusters that scream "generated content." And it's going to start demoting these posts fast.

The red flags: Repetitive sentence structures, generic business advice, zero original insights, and the same 10 buzzwords everyone else is using.

3. The Fake "Rags to Riches" Sob Stories

"I was broke, living in my car, eating ramen, then I discovered this one secret..."

These manufactured emotional stories are getting called out more than ever. LinkedIn users are becoming skeptical of dramatic transformation tales that sound too good to be true. And the algorithm notices when users report or hide these posts.

Most real business success stories are gradual, messy, and not dramatic enough for viral content.

4. Unnecessarily Edgy or Corny Content

Those posts trying way too hard to be controversial or funny? "Here's why 99% of marketers are wrong about everything" or cringey attempts at humor that fall flat?

LinkedIn's user base is getting tired of the forced edginess. The platform is rewarding professionalism, not shock value.

5. Steroid-Injected Hype Copy

"🚀 EXPLOSIVE GROWTH HACK THAT WILL 10X YOUR REVENUE OVERNIGHT!!! 🚀"

All caps, excessive emojis, and promises that sound too good to be true. LinkedIn is positioning itself as a professional platform, not a get-rich-quick scheme marketplace.

This type of content attracts low-quality engagement and damages the platform's credibility.

6. The "Comment for PDF" Bait Posts

Fake results followed by "Comment 'SEO' and I'll send you my free PDF that reveals all my secrets."

LinkedIn's algorithm is getting smart about engagement bait. It can see when the same PDF is being offered 50 times a day, when the comments are generic one-word responses, and when there's no real conversation happening.

Why LinkedIn Is Making These Changes

The answer is simple: User retention is dropping.

People are tired of scrolling through the same regurgitated trash day after day. The engagement quality is declining. Real professionals are spending less time on the platform because it's becoming noise instead of signal.

LinkedIn's business model depends on keeping high-value users engaged. Not the casual scrollers, but the decision-makers, the executives, the people who actually pay for premium features.

They're realising that networking, authenticity and problem-solving content is what keeps users coming back. Not

fake inspiration or generic advice.

So What To Post On LinkedIn To Grow?

1. Problem-Solving Content for Your ICP

Instead of vague inspiration, solve specific problems your ideal customers face.

Example: "How to deal with competitors running ads for your branded keyword" or "3 ways to reduce cart abandonment when you can't offer free shipping."

Why it works: It's immediately useful. It shows expertise. It attracts the right audience.

2. Original Industry Analysis and Opinions

Have a take on recent industry news. Share your perspective on market trends. Disagree with popular opinions (with solid reasoning).

Example: "Why everyone's wrong about the latest Google update" or "The hidden opportunity in Meta's new algorithm change."

Why it works: It positions you as a thought leader. It sparks real discussion. It's unique content that can't be copied.

3. Founder-Created Video Content

Raw, authentic video where you answer specific questions or solve problems. Not polished productions, but real expertise sharing.

Example: A 2-minute video walking through how you'd optimize a product page, or answering a common client question.

Why it works: Video gets more engagement. It builds trust through authenticity. It's harder to fake

expertise on video.

4. Real Case Studies with Actual Results

Show how a client used your solution to achieve specific outcomes. Include numbers, timelines, and challenges.

Example: "How we got a supplement brand from page 5 to page 1 in 60 days" with actual traffic numbers and revenue impact.

Why it works: It's proof, not promises. It demonstrates your process. It builds credibility.

5. Step-by-Step Quick Win Guides

Carousels work exceptionally well here because they increase retention time. Break down complex processes into simple, actionable steps.

Example: "5-step process to optimize your product pages for SEO" or "How to audit your Google Ads account in 10 minutes."

Why it works: It's immediately actionable. It provides quick value. The carousel format encourages users to swipe through all slides.

6. Authentic Network Updates

Real photos from conferences, team events, client meetings. Behind-the-scenes content that shows your business is real and active.

Example: Photos from an industry conference with insights about what you learned, or celebrating a team member's achievement.

Why it works: It builds human connection. It shows you're active in your industry. It's authentic and hard to fake.

The Bottom Line

LinkedIn is cleaning house. The era of easy viral growth through recycled content is ending.

But this is actually good news for real experts. When the algorithm stops rewarding generic content, authentic expertise gets more visibility. When engagement bait stops working, real conversations get more attention.

The businesses that will thrive on LinkedIn post-algorithm-change are the ones that:

• Solve real problems

• Share original insights 

• Provide genuine value

• Build authentic relationships

Need Help with LinkedIn Strategy?

While LinkedIn content isn't something we handle directly at Revenueholic right now

(we're focused on getting businesses on the front page of Google with SEO, and running profitable campaigns on Meta and Google),

we do work with some excellent LinkedIn specialists.

If you want to grow your presence on LinkedIn with content that will survive these algorithm changes, we can connect you with one of our trusted consultants.

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