How the LinkedIn Algorithm Actually Works in 2026

LinkedIn reach is no longer about posting more often. In this episode I explain how I teach the algorithm works in 2026 and what it looks at when it decides who sees your content.

In this episode you will learn:

• Why some business owners reach new audiences every week while others see their reach collapse.
• What LinkedIn's AI algorithm is measuring when it decides who sees your content.
• How profile clarity, content consistency and audience engagement shape your visibility.

Most people think LinkedIn reach is about posting more often. It isn't. The platform has changed, and today's LinkedIn algorithm is focused on understanding who you are, what you are an expert in, and whether your content creates meaningful engagement.

Often your profile and your content are telling different stories, and your content lacks a clear expertise focus. Optimising for likes instead of trust and relevance makes it worse.

In this episode you will discover how LinkedIn's AI system builds what can be called a "semantic story" about your expertise, and why confusing that story can reduce your reach.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Why Reach Is Dropping

01:13 Meet 360 Brew AI

01:59 Semantic Story Clarity

04:06 Depth Score Signals

06:27 Golden Hour And Saves

08:00 Fix Your Profile And Wrap

Kanika Vasudeva is a LinkedIn strategist, keynote speaker and corporate LinkedIn trainer based in Perth.

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