Most people don’t follow LinkedIn Company Pages because the Page:

  • Focuses on the company instead of the audience

  • Posts announcements and links without context

  • Doesn’t help people do their job better


High-performing Company Pages grow by delivering relevant, useful insights consistently — not by posting more often or chasing reach.

In short, people follow Company Pages that make them smarter, not louder.

The Real Reason Your Company Page Isn’t Growing

People don’t follow LinkedIn Company Pages by accident.

They follow because a Page:

  • Understands their world

  • Shares insights they can actually use

  • Earns attention over time


When that doesn’t happen, not following is a rational decision.

The “Noticeboard” Problem

Most Company Pages still post like digital noticeboards:

  • Company announcements

  • Award wins

  • Blog links with no explanation

  • Hiring updates

  • “We’re excited to share…” posts


That’s not a content strategy. That’s internal news made public.

And noticeboards don’t get followed.

They get skimmed… and forgotten.

Why People Do Follow LinkedIn Company Pages

Let’s flip the question.

People follow Company Pages when they believe the Page will:

  • Help them think differently

  • Keep them informed about what matters

  • Reduce uncertainty when making decisions

  • Reinforce trust in a brand they’re already assessing


In B2B, following a Company Page is often a low-risk way to stay close to a potential supplier without engaging sales.

That’s a critical role and one most Pages underestimate.

The Biggest Mistake B2B Companies Make With Company Pages

Most teams ask:

“What should we post this week?”

High-performing Company Pages ask:

“What does our audience need before they’re ready to buy?”

That shift changes everything.

A LinkedIn Company Page isn’t there to close deals.
It’s there to build confidence before the sales conversation even starts.

What a LinkedIn Company Page Is Actually For in B2B

In B2B, a LinkedIn Company Page is used to:

  • Build trust before sales conversations

  • Demonstrate how a business thinks

  • Reinforce credibility over time

  • Support employee content and advocacy

  • Reduce buyer uncertainty


It is not primarily a traffic channel or a lead generation tool on its own.

When Company Pages work well, they support revenue indirectly by making future conversations easier, warmer, and more informed.

What High Performing Company Pages Do Differently

Strong LinkedIn Company Pages don’t post randomly. They design content around clear jobs, not filler. At a minimum, your Page should rotate between four roles:

Awareness

Helping people feel understood. Showing you understand their challenges, pressures, and priorities.

Authority

Demonstrating how you think. Sharing frameworks, insights, and experience — not generic “thought leadership”.

Proof

Reinforcing credibility. This might be results, patterns you see, or lessons learned from real work.

Enablement

Helping people take the next logical step. That could be saving a post, learning more, or starting a conversation.

Common Reasons LinkedIn Company Pages Don’t Grow

LinkedIn Company Pages typically struggle when:

  1. Content is focused on the company instead of the audience

  2. Posts are mostly links or announcements

  3. There is no clear content strategy or purpose

  4. Success is measured by reach instead of engagement

  5. The Page operates separately from employee profiles


These aren’t algorithm problems. They’re strategy problems.

Why This Matters Commercially (Not Just for Marketing)

In B2B, buyers don’t wake up ready to book a call.

They:

  • Observe quietly

  • Follow without engaging

  • Compare vendors over time

  • Look for consistency


Your LinkedIn Company Page is one of the few places this happens without pressure.

When it’s done well:

  • Sales conversations feel warmer

  • Employee advocacy works better

  • Inbound enquiries make more sense

  • Trust builds before the first call


That’s why Company Pages are a signal, not a side project.

Why Posting More Won’t Fix the Problem

One of the most persistent myths on LinkedIn is:

“If we just post more, it’ll start working.”

Posting more doesn’t fix:

  • Unclear positioning

  • Mixed messages

  • Content with no role


Most Company Pages don’t need more content.
They need better intent.

Clarity beats volume every time.

Where to Start If Your Company Page Isn’t Growing

If your LinkedIn Company Page feels busy but ineffective, start here:

  • Define exactly who the Page is for

  • Decide what role it plays in the buyer journey

  • Create content with a job to do — not just something to publish


This is the work most teams skip.

And it’s exactly where sustainable growth begins.

LinkedIn Company Page FAQs

How often should a LinkedIn Company Page post?

For most B2B companies, 3 times per week is enough when the content is purposeful. Consistency and relevance matter more than volume.

Do LinkedIn Company Pages still work for B2B?

Yes — when used strategically. Company Pages work best when paired with employee advocacy and clear positioning.

Should LinkedIn Company Pages focus on followers or engagement?

Engagement matters more. Saves, comments, and profile visits are stronger indicators of relevance than follower count alone.

Why does my LinkedIn Company Page get views but no leads?

Views indicate exposure, not intent. Pages without clear messaging, proof, and next steps struggle to turn attention into action.

Final Thought

Your LinkedIn Company Page doesn’t exist to entertain the algorithm.

It exists to make the right people think: “These people understand our world.”

When that happens, they take care of themselves.

Need Help Diagnosing Your Company Page?

If you’re not sure what your Page is currently signalling:


No hacks.
No guesswork.
Just a strategy that makes sense.

MICHELLE J RAYMOND - B2B GROWTH CO

Michelle J Raymond is the Founder of B2B Growth Co and has made her mark as the world’s leading authority on LinkedIn Company Pages, offering comprehensive strategies and training to brands eager to harness LinkedIn for business growth through thought leadership, content marketing or social selling techniques.

With 20+ years’ experience in B2B sales, and almost a decade of social selling on LinkedIn, Michelle stands out for her significant LinkedIn contributions as the co-author of two globally acclaimed books: “Business Gold,” the first book exclusively dedicated to LinkedIn Company Pages, and “The LinkedIn Branding Book,” and her insightful podcast Social Media for B2B Growth. Follow her YouTube channel @MichelleJRaymond for helpful how to’s.

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