XT Feed for LinkedIn – Automatically Share Your WordPress Blog Posts on LinkedIn
Dashboard – Get a comprehensive overview of your LinkedIn sharing activities and performance at a glance.
Why LinkedIn Matters for Your Blog
LinkedIn is a high-intent professional audience. Sharing posts there can generate qualified traffic, leads, and industry visibility. But posting manually is repetitive and often skipped, automation ensures consistent distribution and helps you reach your network the moment your content goes live.
Meet XT Feed for LinkedIn
XT Feed for LinkedIn connects your WordPress site to LinkedIn and automates sharing. Key features include:
- Automatic sharing on publish (supports scheduled posts)
- Supports Personal profiles and Company pages
- Includes featured image, title, and excerpt in the LinkedIn post
- Customizable caption templates and default hashtags
- Manual reshare option for older posts
- Works with Gutenberg and Classic Editor
How It Works (Quick Overview)
- Install and activate the plugin in your WordPress dashboard.
- Connect your LinkedIn account from the plugin Settings.
- Set default captions, hashtags, and select target pages.
- Publish a post, the plugin automatically shares it on LinkedIn.
Step-by-Step Setup Guide
Step 1 – Install the Plugin
Go to Plugins → Add New and upload the plugin file or search for it (if listed). Click Install and then Activate.
Step 2 – Connect Your LinkedIn Account
Navigate to Settings → XT Feed for LinkedIn and click Connect to LinkedIn. Approve the requested permissions. When the connection succeeds you’ll see your LinkedIn profile and any company pages you manage.
Step 3 – Configure Sharing Options
Set your preferences:
- Auto-share on publish: On / Off
- Default caption template: Use variables like {title}, {excerpt}, {author}
- Hashtags: Add default tags such as #WordPress #LinkedIn
- Image preference: Featured image or default fallback
Step 4 – Publish & Verify
Publish a new post. Check your LinkedIn feed to confirm the automated post appears as expected. You can tweak the caption template or image settings and re-share if needed.
Pro Tips to Improve LinkedIn Reach
- Craft compelling headlines: The first line of the LinkedIn post matters — make it attention-grabbing.
- Use targeted hashtags: Pick 2–4 relevant hashtags per post.
- Time your posts: Weekdays during business hours typically perform best.
- Encourage engagement: Ask a question in the caption to invite comments — LinkedIn rewards interactions.
- Audit your captions: Shorten technical or overly promotional descriptions — keep them human-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does XT Feed for LinkedIn support multiple authors?
Yes — the plugin automatically attributes the LinkedIn post to the author of the WordPress article.
Can I manually reshare older posts?
Yes — there’s a manual reshare option in each post’s edit screen.
Is it compatible with page builders?
Yes — the plugin works with Gutenberg, Classic Editor, and most page builders.
What if I want custom captions per post?
You can edit the LinkedIn caption for each post before publishing.
Conclusion
XT Feed for LinkedIn takes the repetitive work out of social distribution so your content gets seen by the right professional audience. Set it once, publish as usual, and watch your LinkedIn visibility grow.
