LinkedIn and Multilingual Posts: How to Effectively Encourage Readers to Click “See Translation”

When speaking to a bilingual or international audience on LinkedIn, one big question arises:

Should I post in multiple languages or trust LinkedIn’s “See Translation” feature?

LinkedIn automatically displays a “See Translation” link beneath posts written in a language different from the reader’s default settings.

This built-in feature is a great opportunity to gently invite your audience to click and engage, boosting both your reach and interaction in the process.

How the “See Translation” Feature Works

The “See translation” link appears under your post when the system detects a mismatch between the post’s language and the user’s preferences. It relies on:

• The reader’s LinkedIn display language

• Their browser or system language

• Occasionally, their IP address for regional cues

In short: if you post in French, your English-speaking connections will automatically see “See translation” appear below your post and vice versa.

Why Encourage People to Click It?

Even when the link is visible, many users don’t think to click it especially if they “sort of” understand the language.
By kindly prompting them, you:

• Help your audience understand the full message

• Encourage longer attention spans on your post (which the LinkedIn algorithm loves)

• Show inclusiveness and international awareness

👉 Plus, you avoid cluttering your posts with doubled-up bilingual content keeping them fluid and visually clean.

How to Phrase the Invitation Elegantly

Just add a short sentence at the end of your post, like:

📌 English speakers, click “See translation” just below to read this message in your language.

🌍 Post written in French : Click “See translation” to view it in English.

These phrases are discreet, friendly, and won’t disrupt the flow of your post for native speakers.

Curious how to do it? Check out this recent example I shared…

On May 1st, for International Workers’ Day, I published a post in French on LinkedIn, including a visual with lily of the valley, symbolic of the day in France and simply added:

📌 Click “See translation” just below to read this message in your language.

The result: Anglophone readers engaged without needing a fully translated post,and the message will flow naturally for everyone.

Here’s the link to that post on LinkedIn

On LinkedIn, simplicity wins. Adding a short line to encourage the “See Translation” feature is an easy, elegant, and effective way to reach a bilingual audience.

Now it’s your turn.

Feel free to share your thoughts or forward this tip to a friend or colleague who posts in multiple languages. They will thank you.🙏

Janice

PS: See Translation in French of this article…😊

Janice Dugas, Authority & Visibility Growth Consultant | Helping Solo Business Owners Elevate Their Online Presence, Build Credibility & Increase Profitability Through Strategic Content, SEO & Digital Positioning.

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