If you’re in the business world, you need to be on LinkedIn. Signing up isn’t enough, though, you actually have to fill out your profile! Creating a good LinkedIn profile is a must, and having a professional headshot is a big part of that!

The last time you searched for someone online and found a profile that hadn’t been filled out. What did you think? Did it lead to trusting them? Were you even sure it was the right person?

Think of your headshot as an introduction, a virtual handshake if you will.

If you were to meet someone in person (in a post pandemic world, of course), you would have an instant first impression about that person. If they show up all disheveled and unkempt, you may form a bad impression. If they’re polished and professional, you will have a more favorable impression, right?

It’s the same thing on LinkedIn!

A good profile photo increases your credibility and helps you stand out from the crowd. It helps people trust you! In fact, members with a profile photo on LinkedIn can get up to 21 times more profile views than members without a photo. You can also add a background image to personalize your profile. Now you’re on your way to making a positive impression!

Sure, you use your own photos, but using a professional headshot is a much better option.

If done right, a great headshot makes you look more polished and professional, and a really great headshot shows your personality without saying a word. It can mean the difference between “yeah, she looks professional” and “I want to work with HER!”

You may be missing out on opportunities to connect with employers, colleagues, potential clients by not investing in your LinkedIn profile. It all starts with a profile picture that’s not a blue head.

If you’re tired of the same old headshots and want to step it up a notch, we can help. Our clients rave about their headshots and you can too! Contact us today.