1M+ LinkedIn Followers Growth Guide

The exact system a 1M+ followers creator uses to gain 20k followers every week

Last week, I connected with a creator with 1M+ LinkedIn followers. Here’s the exact system they use to gain 20,000-25,000 new followers every week:

They went from zero to 1M+ followers in just 2 years during semi-retirement.

Here's what they revealed about going viral on LinkedIn:

1. Focus on the content trifecta:

→ Every post has three viral components: hook (first two lines), media, and full caption

→ The hook and media get the click, the caption gets the full read and share

→ For the hook: Keep it short, create curiosity gaps, make a compelling promise, and include a number

→ For the overall post: 70-80% should be one-sentence paragraphs and bulleted lists, use emojis sparingly, and never use hashtags

→ For the media (depending on the content):

• Data posts = Charts/graphs/screenshots

• Strategy posts = Diagrams/infographics

• Personal posts = Photos with text overlay

• Educational posts = Step-by-step visuals

2. Optimize the first 60 minutes:

→ The first 60 minutes after posting determines ever…