LinkedIn – Optimization Checklist

LinkedIn Profile Checklist

• Keep your basic profile information updated:
  • Professional headline – The job of any headline is to entice your connections and other users to click. At a minimum, use your headline to highlight your current position and company. We recommend highlighting your expertise (e.g., “Content Marketing Strategist and Copywriter”) to showcase the skills you want to turn up in searches.
  • Location
  • Industry
• Upload a professional headshot
• Brand your cover photo – A company branded cover photo is an easy option if you’re not sure what to use. Just make sure your cover photo aligns with your company’s brand guidelines.
  

  

• Include your position at your current company and link to the company page
  • Provide a brief overview of your role
  • At a minimum, include the company boilerplate
• Personalize your LinkedIn profile URL – ex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahfaridi/
• Keywords – Identify the words you want to be found for when people use LinkedIn search and use those keywords in your headline, summary, and profile. Using the right keywords will expose you to more potential connections and opportunities.
• Media – Add media to your profile to drive traffic to the website, increase your (and your company’s) credibility, and drive leads.
• Publish relevant content – Your existing connections are notified whenever you publish. New people can discover your posts via search. Always think about the audience you want to reach. Highlight your expertise and interests by posting awesome content. Set up Google Alerts to receive emails about industry news you can quickly and easily post on your profile.

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