Question 1

What is a LinkedIn hook?

Accepted Answer

A hook is the first line (or two) of a LinkedIn post — the only text shown before LinkedIn hides the rest behind "…see more". A strong hook opens a curiosity or value gap that makes the reader expand the post.

Question 2

How long should a LinkedIn hook be?

Accepted Answer

Land the point inside roughly the first 210 characters on desktop (about 140 on mobile) — that is where LinkedIn cuts the post. This tool previews each hook against that fold so you can see exactly what stays visible.

Question 3

Is the LinkedIn Hook Generator free?

Accepted Answer

Yes — it is free and needs no signup. Enter your topic, choose a style (question, bold, story, stat, contrarian, or a mix), and generate a set of hook options.