LinkedIn article URLs can be long and cluttered, especially when shared outside the platform itself, making them a good candidate for shortening.
Getting the Full Article Link
Open your published LinkedIn article, use the share option to copy the full URL, making sure you've captured the complete address including any tracking parameters LinkedIn may add automatically.
Shortening the Link
- Paste the copied article URL into a free URL shortener.
- Generate your short link.
- Copy the result for use elsewhere.
Where to Use the Shortened Link
- Email newsletters promoting your latest article.
- Other social platforms with character limits.
- Printed materials referencing your published work.
Using a Descriptive Slug
A custom slug describing the article's topic makes the shared link more inviting and informative than a generic, random-looking short code.
Tracking Off-Platform Engagement
Since LinkedIn's own analytics won't show clicks originating from external shares, a shortener's tracking data fills that gap, helping you understand how much traffic your article drives from outside the platform.
Ready to shorten your own links? Try the free URLShortr tool now or turn any link into a QR code in one click.