LinkedIn Hook Generator

Create scroll-stopping hooks that make people click 'see more'

Generate Compelling Hooks
Paste your post and get 5 hook variations designed to maximize clicks

The hook is the first thing people see before clicking "see more" (~210 characters).

LinkedIn Hook Generator

Create compelling opening lines that stop the scroll and make people click "see more" on your LinkedIn posts.

Why your hook matters

On LinkedIn, only the first ~210 characters of your post are visible before the "see more" button. This tiny window determines whether someone reads your post or scrolls past it.

The math is simple:

  • Bad hook = no clicks = no engagement = algorithm buries your post
  • Great hook = more clicks = more engagement = algorithm promotes your post

How to use this tool

  1. Write your LinkedIn post as you normally would
  2. Paste the full post content in the text area above
  3. Click "Generate Hooks" to get 5 different opening variations
  4. Copy your favorite and use it as the start of your post
  5. Test different styles to see what resonates with your audience

Hook techniques that work

The Open Loop

Start a story but don't finish it. The reader must click to get closure.

"I lost my biggest client last Tuesday. But it turned out to be the best thing that happened to my business..."

The Contrarian Take

Challenge something people believe. Disagreement creates engagement.

"Unpopular opinion: Working 60-hour weeks won't make you successful. Here's what will..."

The Specific Number

Concrete numbers feel credible and promise actionable content.

"I analyzed 500 LinkedIn posts. Only 3% followed this pattern. Here's what they did differently..."

The Pattern Interrupt

Say something unexpected that breaks the usual LinkedIn noise.

"I turned down a promotion yesterday. My manager thought I was crazy..."

The Direct Problem

Call out a pain point your reader is experiencing right now.

"You're posting consistently but getting 15 likes per post. I was stuck there too..."

What makes hooks fail

  • Too vague: "Here's something interesting I learned"
  • No curiosity gap: Revealing the punchline upfront
  • Too salesy: "Want to 10X your revenue?"
  • Clickbait with no substance: Hooks must connect to real value in your post

Tips for better hooks

  1. Write the hook last: Finish your post first, then craft the perfect opening
  2. Test variations: What works for others might not work for your audience
  3. Match hook to content: Don't promise something your post doesn't deliver
  4. Keep it authentic: The best hooks sound like you, not like marketing copy
  5. Read it out loud: If it sounds awkward, rewrite it

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about writing LinkedIn hooks that convert

A hook is the opening line(s) of your LinkedIn post - the part visible before the "see more" button. It's approximately the first 210 characters. A great hook stops the scroll and makes people want to read more.

LinkedIn's algorithm favors posts with high engagement. If people don't click "see more", they won't read your post, won't engage, and the algorithm won't show it to others. Your hook determines whether your post gets seen or ignored.

Your hook should be under 210 characters to ensure it's fully visible before the "see more" button on both desktop and mobile. Our generator ensures all hooks stay within this limit.

Effective hooks create curiosity, challenge assumptions, or promise value. They open a "curiosity gap" - hinting at something interesting without revealing it. The reader must click to satisfy their curiosity.

No, variety keeps your audience engaged. Mix up your approaches: questions, bold statements, stories, numbers, contrarian takes. Our generator provides different styles so you can test what works best for your audience.

Absolutely! The generated hooks are starting points. Feel free to tweak them to match your voice and style. The best hooks feel authentic to you while still creating curiosity.