The Ultimate Guide to LinkedIn Profile Optimization

Boost your LinkedIn profile visibility in 14 simple steps

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Profile optimization on LinkedIn is what SEO is to Google.

The benefits include:

• Attract prospects
• Helps grow your reach
• Increase profile searches
• Show your profile in suggestions

If you are on LinkedIn for business, don’t ignore optimizing your profile

Here is the step-by-step process on how to optimize your LinkedIn profile.

Click on ‘Me’ -> ‘View Profile’

Start editing:

1. A Professional Headline

The headline appears on the top when someone sees your profile. It is right below your name in the view profile section.

A headline subtly tells what you do and what you have to offer.

Here is mine for now: Helping Grow Tech Startups with Content, Stories, and Data

My headline reveals what I do.

Now it’s your turn.

Remember to include keywords everywhere possible. Adding the exact keywords helps you get noticed in the search results.