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Here are 40+ LinkedIn Profile Tips you won’t find anywhere else [FREE CHECKLIST INSIDE]
LinkedIn Guide

We live in an “online” world now.
The way we set up our online profiles is what makes people notice and connect with us.
This is especially important for LinkedIn because that's where you meet most of your future clients/employers.
With these tips, we’ll make sure that your LinkedIn profile stands out in the 930 million LinkedIn user crowd.
But hey, I totally get it – it might seem daunting. Believe me, I had my fair share of struggles with LinkedIn too.
That's why, in this blog post, I'm talking about 45 simple and proven LinkedIn profile tips to help you stand out.
So read on if you don't want to miss out on:
🤝More Connections and Leads: A well-crafted LinkedIn profile attracts connections. People are more likely to connect and do business with you when they see an informative and engaging profile.
🚀 Your Dream Job: According to a recent LinkedIn study, 77% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find candidates. You might pass up your dream job if your profile isn't up to par.
🌟More Opportunities: A strong LinkedIn profile can open doors to speaking engagements, guest blogging, and even job offers.
I've personally
✅Tested and perfected these tips,
✅Attracted 100+ clients, and
✅Grow my network by 10k+ on Linkedin.
And now, it's your turn to make your LinkedIn profile perfect.
Okay, so, before we dive into creating the perfect LinkedIn profile, let's start with the basics: “How do you even make a LinkedIn profile? ”
So, to create a LinkedIn profile, just follow the steps below:
Once you've created your profile, you can start connecting with other LinkedIn users. You can also join groups and follow companies that you're interested in.
This is where your LinkedIn story starts - your profile picture. It's like a virtual first impression.
Imagine scrolling through profiles, and you see a profile without a profile pic. Does that grab your attention? Nah, probably not!
That’s why adding a well-lit, professional-looking profile picture won't just catch people's attention but also make them feel like they trust you more.
VS.
A proper profile picture is like a friendly, confident hello. It tells people you're a real person they can trust.
Here are a few tips:
The next step is to add a banner to your LinkedIn profile.
Your LinkedIn banner is your digital billboard. It's one of the first things people see when they visit your profile, so make sure it counts.
A well-designed banner can help you:
Like this example-
Yeah I just used my own LinkedIn banner as an example, bragging over!
So,
Here are some tips for creating an effective LinkedIn banner:
Alright, you've got a cool profile pic and an eye-catching banner on your profile. What's next? Your profile headline.
LinkedIn profile headline is that snappy one-liner right under your name. It's like a tiny trailer for your professional life – a quick glimpse of who you are at work.
It also helps others find you, connect with you, and see what makes you special. So, make it count!
Here are the top 4 LinkedIn profile headline tips:
Describe your designation and what you do concisely, separated by “|.” For example, “Co-Founder ReviewGain | Helping Businesses Get More Reviews.”
A one-liner that sums up who you are and what you can do with the right action words adds a great definition to your profile.
"Social Entrepreneur | Empowering Communities"
"Tech Enthusiast | Making the World Smarter One Byte at a Time."
You can tailor it for your dream client/job, use keywords that are specific to your industry and interest.
This LinkedIn profile is a good example, as we can clearly see what field she’s working in and where her passions lie.
It is like a mini elevator 🛗 pitch. A well-crafted headline can boost your professional image and help you get noticed by the right people.
Your LinkedIn profile is your online resume, and your profile summary - the About Section - is one of the most important sections. It's your chance to tell your story and highlight your skills and experience in a way that will impress potential employers or clients.
Nowadays, folks care more about what you can do than the fancy degrees you have, so it’s important to flaunt those skills!
LinkedIn's search algorithm prioritizes profiles that include relevant skills. By adding your relevant skills and expertise to your LinkedIn profile, you increase your visibility to a wider pool of potential clients and partners.
When you add relevant skills to your LinkedIn profile-
Here are 7 top tips on how to show your skills on LinkedIn:
LinkedIn endorsements are a feature on the LinkedIn platform that allows you to support your connections' skills. When you endorse someone, you confirm they're good at what their profile says. It adds credibility to their professional strengths.
To maximize endorsements-
Don’t these little pats on the back feel nice?
However, requesting endorsements from your LinkedIn connections can be a time-consuming task. You have to send personalized messages to each of your connections, and you have to track who has endorsed you and who hasn't.
Want to make it easier? Let me show you a way.
This is a screenshot of our tool, Salesrobot. I am showing you this, because with our tool, you can both ask for and give endorsements to your LinkedIn connections.
You can create a template message to send to your connections, and you can schedule Salesrobot to send the messages at specific times.
Salesrobot can also notify you once someone has responded to your endorsement request.
Here's how Salesrobot can help you:
You can request recommendations from colleagues, supervisors, or clients who can speak to your skills and work. These LinkedIn recommendations are a boon to your profile.
For Job Hunters and Business Owners:
Recommendations help you stand out when looking for jobs or clients.
In short, LinkedIn recommendations are like online pats on the back that prove you're great at your job.
You can even run automated message campaigns on LinkedIn asking for recommendations.
To run automated message campaigns, you can use LinkedIn automation tools, like Salesrobot.
With Salesrobot, you can personalize and schedule your messages for getting the recommendations you need.
To create an automated message campaign asking for recommendations, you will need to:
Here are some tips for running a successful automated message campaign:
No matter which method you choose, it is important to be respectful of people's time and to only send messages to people who are likely to be interested in recommending you.
In your work history, demonstrate how you've used your skills to achieve specific outcomes. Providing real-world examples adds depth to your profile.
You can also mention relevant certifications or courses you've completed to showcase your commitment to skill development.
Take LinkedIn Skill Assessment tests in your areas of expertise and earn badges for your skills.
And that's all there is to it! When you showcase your skills along with endorsements and recommendations, you instantly boost your credibility.
This leads to more opportunities, more customers, and more money for you.
4 Reasons to Share Your Services on Linkedin:
Well, look who it is again. 👀
Here are 4 tips on how to create the perfect Services Page:
Mention clearly what services you offer and how you are different from others.
You can do so by adding your services from the drop-down menu and you’re good to go. Here’s an example:
Being upfront about prices is super important. When you're clear about how much things cost, it makes things less confusing. It also helps people figure out if your services fit their budget.
Bonus Tip: List your prices in the currency your prospects are familiar with.
Showing your services on LinkedIn is a fantastic way to grow your business and meet new clients.
Here are some tips for keeping your LinkedIn profile always up-to-date:
As you gain new experience, be sure to add it to your LinkedIn profile. Include your job title, company name, dates of employment, and a brief description of your responsibilities.
Skills and endorsements are a great way to show off your expertise. Add new skills as you learn them, and ask your connections to endorse your skills.
The LinkedIn Featured Section is a section on your LinkedIn profile that allows you to showcase your best work and expertise. It is a great way to make a good impression on potential employers, clients, and other LinkedIn users.
Take up that space to fill it with the things you have achieved. Share your biggest achievements to catch people's eye and prove your worth fast.
Make a narrative in the featured section, showing your best content!
Regularly add new content to your Featured Section to keep it fresh and interesting.
Here’s an example of a good LinkedIn Featured Section.
Next, let’s talk about some tips on LinkedIn creator mode.
Activating LinkedIn creator mode 🔥😎 can help you make your LinkedIn profile better in the following ways:
And to use LinkedIn as an influencer, you need to create content that is informative, engaging, and relevant to your audience. You should also be active on LinkedIn, sharing articles, commenting on other people's posts, and joining in on relevant conversations.
Here are the top 7 tips on how to optimize your LinkedIn profile for Creator Mode and if you’re a LinkedIn Influencer:
The first step to optimizing your profile for Creator Mode is to enable it. To do this,
Use a professional banner, craft a compelling headline, and keep visuals consistent.
Respond to comments, ask questions, and foster discussions for a vibrant community.
Leverage Creator Mode analytics to understand post views, engagement, and follower growth.
Expand your reach by collaborating with other creators or professionals in your industry.
In this example, we can see they have mentioned what they’re good at and proof of it through their achievements. You’ll get exactly what you see here.
This profile has legit endorsements and recommendations, which gives them the extra edge they need to win over their clients.
By following these tips, you can create a strong LinkedIn profile that will help you position yourself as an influencer and reach a wider audience with your content.
Now you know how to make the perfect LinkedIn profile, but how do you make the best use of it?
The more people you connect with, the higher your chances of getting noticed for job openings, referrals, and all those wonderful things LinkedIn can do for your career.
So, once you create the perfect LinkedIn profile, you should:
✅Connect with more people in your industry, especially potential clients.
✅Join LinkedIn groups, attend events and network there.
✅Follow thought leaders and leave insightful comments so people check out your profile.
There’s one little problem, however.
Doing all of this yourself would take a lot of time!
You can’t possibly be spending hour after hour manually looking for people to connect with.
Surely, you already have a lot on your plate right now.
I get it.
That’s why I built… no prize for guessing… Salesrobot!
With Salesrobot, you can sit back while it sends connection requests and personalized messages on your behalf.
It even does the follow, like, and comment routine on autopilot.
And it’s not just about mindlessly liking and commenting. It leaves insightful comments that will make people want to check you out.
You know those LinkedIn groups and events you’re a part of?
Well, this powerful tool has your back there, too.
It helps you connect with future clients through those groups, making your network scale quickly.
Whether it's building connections, finding future clients, or getting those warm leads in your inbox , Salesrobot is like having a robot buddy doing the heavy lifting while you can focus on your business or your family!
Pretty sweet, right?
Let’s dive a bit deeper in the next section.
Let’s see how we can use our LinkedIn profile to get more leads without
❌Copy-pasting the same message to your connections.
❌Spending the better part of your day looking for potential clients.
❌Clicking 50,000 buttons.
❌Getting frustrated by trying to talk to people who don’t want to talk to you!
Enough of all that!
Here are 5 easy steps to find your dream leads and connect with them to grow your business.
Step 1:
Add your LinkedIn account on Salesrobot
Just paste your LinkedIn profile’s URL here to get started.
Step 2:
Go to LinkedIn, search for your target leads
Filter them out according to location, company, industry, etc.
Step 3:
Copy the LinkedIn search URL/Sales Nav URL, paste it, and click on save
Salesrobot takes the list from LinkedIn/Sales Nav and starts messaging them.
Oh, and another cool thing: it lets you bypass LinkedIn rules by letting you send more than 200 messages every single day on autopilot!
Step 4:
Add messaging sequence
Our powerful tool goes through profiles and creates hyper-personalized messages (like mentioning what kind of volunteering work they did or which college they went to, and so on) to seem genuine.
The bot will keep sending messages, liking, commenting on posts, following up on your behalf, and creating a bond before getting down to business.
Ohh btw, we get 33%+ response rates on our LinkedIn campaigns.
Also we auto-detect as soon as a prospect replies, you can take over from there!
Cool, right?
And yes, you can edit and customize each message along the way.
Step 5:
Click on Start Campaign
Just press a button. That’s it. And let the magic begin without you having to lift a finger!
And hey!
There’s also a full-blown analytics dashboard for you to keep track of what’s working and what isn’t in the campaign.
It keeps getting better, doesn’t it?
Yeah, I thought so too; humblebrag over! 😎
So, now that we understand what all you can do with an optimized profile, let's take a look at some LinkedIn profile tips based on different industries.
These are tips aimed at your industry. Let’s dive in!
You know the drill already, but here are some bonus tips for you to really outshine in the LinkedIn landscape as a professional.
Here are some additional tips specific to sales and marketing professionals for crafting a compelling LinkedIn profile:
Now let's take a look at a well-crafted LinkedIn sales and marketing profile:
If you're just starting out, include these elements in your LinkedIn profile to land your dream job:
Here’s an example:
This profile highlights the user’s educational achievements as she progresses in her career.
A smart approach is for a student to begin their LinkedIn profile early, allowing more time for experimentation and learning what suits them best.
Starting when you're already in a job means you need to excel right away.
Otherwise, you might find yourself Googling "how to craft a LinkedIn profile as a professional" and, well, reading someone (that's me, by the way, 😎) providing a detailed guide on LinkedIn profile tips. But don't worry, no judgment here! 😉
But seriously, it's good to invest that time to create a professional-looking profile from early on.
Remember, this is your personal brand, so make it stand out while keeping it professional!
Optimizing your LinkedIn profile as a small-medium business owner enhances your professional visibility, credibility, and networking. It also enables lead generation, industry insights, company promotion, and recruitment.
Here are some tips for creating a strong LinkedIn profile as an SMB owner:
Here’s an example of a strong LinkedIn profile of a small-medium business owner:
By using these suggestions, you can make a great solo entrepreneur profile. This makes you stand out as a leader in your field and attract potential clients when reaching out or networking on LinkedIn.
Yes. You bet it is.
Job seekers, students, solopreneurs, or marketing professionals, whoever you are. Your LinkedIn profile is super important for growing your career.
From updating your profile picture, using the right keywords, getting proper recommendations, adding new skills, and more, in this blog, we saw how each little thing can make (or break) your brand.
We also saw how you can grow your business quickly using a LinkedIn automation tool like Salesrobot that helps you generate warm leads and make meaningful connections with potential clients on autopilot.
They say the best things in life are free. And I happen to (somewhat) agree.
And that’s why we have a FREE 14-day trial of Salesrobot.
We don’t need your credit card.
We don’t even need your phone number.
We just want you to give it a shot and see if it works for you.
Well, that’s it for now.
Hope to see y’all around.
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