How I Added a LinkedIn Feed to My Website (And What Actually Worked)
Source: Dev.to
Introduction
I recently needed to add a LinkedIn feed to a website I was working on. Sounds simple, right? Turns out… not really. LinkedIn doesn’t offer a proper native widget like some other platforms, so I had to explore third‑party tools, test a few approaches, and figure out what actually works without breaking the design or slowing down the page.
Why a LinkedIn Feed Matters
For most business or portfolio websites, LinkedIn is where:
- Updates happen regularly
- Company activity is visible
- Social proof builds naturally
Embedding a feed keeps everything in sync automatically and helps with:
- Keeping the site fresh without extra work
- Showing real‑time activity
- Building credibility, especially for B2B sites
Limitations of Native Embedding
- No full‑feed display
- No customization or layout control
- Not scalable for multiple posts
If you want something dynamic, a third‑party solution is required.
Requirements for a Solution
- Automatic updates when new posts are published
- Easy embed (preferably a script or iframe)
- No noticeable impact on page speed
- Some level of design control
- Mobile‑friendly
These filters helped narrow the options quickly.
Tools Tested
Juicer
- Real‑time feed updates
- Flexible layout options (grid, slider, etc.)
- Moderation panel to control displayed content
- Simple copy‑paste embed
- Enough control to match website design
Taggbox
- Feature‑rich and flexible (my preferred choice)
Tagembed
- Fastest to set up
- Very clean interface
- Quick onboarding and simple embed process
- Lightweight widget
Walls.io
- Suited for event‑based displays or social walls
- Overkill for a regular website feed
General Observations
- Most tools follow the same workflow: connect LinkedIn, choose feed type (company page or profile), customize layout, copy embed code, paste into the site.
Embedding Process (Simplified)
- Connect LinkedIn account
- Choose feed type (company page or profile)
- Customize layout
- Copy embed code
- Paste into website
WordPress Integration
- Custom HTML block
- Elementor widget
- Directly in theme files
Page Speed Considerations
Some widgets can:
- Add extra scripts
- Delay loading
- Affect Core Web Vitals
From my tests:
- Lightweight tools performed better
- Lazy loading helps
- Avoid overloading with too many posts
Benefits After Implementation
- The website felt more active
- Visitors could see recent updates without leaving the site
- Added a layer of credibility
- Reduced the need for manual content updates
Remaining Limitations
- LinkedIn API restrictions mean reliance on third‑party tools
- Free plans often include branding
- Some tools limit customization unless you upgrade
Conclusion & Recommendations
Adding a LinkedIn feed isn’t complicated, but finding the right approach takes a bit of trial and error.
- Feature‑rich & flexible: Tools like Taggbox worked well in my experience.
- Simpler & quicker to deploy: Tagembed is a solid option.
Once set up, the feed becomes a low‑maintenance way to keep your website dynamic and connected to your LinkedIn presence.