10 Steps in getting to 10K Followers

Hitting 10K followers on LinkedIn isn’t about luck

• It’s about strategy,
• consistency,
• And engagement.

If I had to do it all over again 0-10k, here’s exactly how I’d do it:

𝟏. 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐌𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

Your profile is your landing page—make it count.

✅ Headline: Clear, benefit-driven, and keyword-rich.
✅ Banner: A visual story that reinforces your brand.
✅ About Section: Client-centric, with a strong hook and a call to action.
✅ Featured Section: Highlight wins, testimonials, or lead magnets.

𝟐. 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭

The fastest way to grow? Become a content machine.

📝 Types of content to post:

• Authority-building posts (position yourself as an expert)

• Engaging personal stories (authenticity builds trust)

• Actionable insights (educate your audience)

📅 Posting frequency: At least 5x per week for rapid growth (I know that sounds hard)
How to do this:

• Batch create content that’s inspired from the topics of other posts.

• Schedule every post a week in advance (I use Buffer (*It’s free)).

𝟑. 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲

The LinkedIn algorithm rewards engagement. So, be present!

⏳ 20-minute engagement sprint:
💬 Comment on 10+ posts from your niche.
🔗 Reply to comments on your posts.
(This makes your audience felt seen AND heard)
📩 DM at least 1 new person everyday to build relationships.

𝟒. 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞

Growth hack: Your comments on viral posts can attract followers.

🔥 How?

1. Be one of the first 5-10 comments on big creators’ posts.

2. Write something insightful (not just “great post”).

3. Engage with replies to your comment.

💡 How to Rank Higher in the “Relevant” Sort of comments

LinkedIn prioritizes comments that spark engagement. Here’s what matters:
🔹 Replies from the author – If they respond, LinkedIn sees your comment as valuable.
🔹 Replies from others – The more discussion, the better.
🔹 Likes on your comment – Every like signals relevance.

↳ This all leads to more eyes on your profile and eventually your content.

𝟓. 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬

Success leaves clues. Study what’s working.

🔍 Look for patterns in:
✔️ Post structure (hooks, storytelling, formatting)
✔️ Engagement strategies
✔️ The type of content that resonates

📌 Pro tip: Take inspiration, but add your unique spin.