![]() ![]() This consistency can also be used on the team page of your website. A white background makes this happen with ease. ( Photo of Pierce Peter Brandt, Founder of Performance Singing)ĭo you have an organization with multiple representatives with headshots on LinkedIn? Your company will look organized and well-managed if everyone has a similarly-styled headshot. That meticulousness makes an impression on a potential employer or customer. A LinkedIn profile pic with a white background makes it quickly evident that you made the investment in a professional headshot. (See our interview with Social Strand founder Tracey Sestili.) Selfies and amateur shots don’t have that pure white background. Every LinkedIn and social media expert we have interviewed says so. Just ask.Ī Pure White Background Says Professional HeadshotĪ professional headshot is essential to having a LinkedIn profile that is complete and effective. For our SRK Headshot Day customers, we provide a black-and-white version of your photo for no extra charge. If you take our previous tip about frequently changing your photo, a black-and-white version of your current photo makes that an easy and low-cost option. ![]() In our past interview with Yumi Wilson, she explains how a black-and-white photo stands out on LinkedIn. There is a big difference in tone between most faces and the background. Better to keep it simple and straightforward on LinkedIn.Ī white background works really well in a black and white headshot. I think a location-based portrait is better suited to a website, where a larger photo can be offered. A busy background is a distraction -especially on that tiny smartphone screen. By having a white background and a tight crop, there is no distraction from your face, giving you the largest chance of being recognized and getting the connection.Ī white background gives no distractions. (If you don’t have a profile photo, forget about connecting.) If your profile photo is not recognizable, they will not link to you. Six to ten names will come up with tiny images next to them. After someone has met you and wants to link to you or get more information, they will type your name into LinkedIn - probably on their smartphone. You will get more LinkedIn contacts if your photo stands out and is instantly recognizable. ( Photo of Meghan Higney, Entrepreneur and Investor) You will get more connections and better relationships. A white background is the most effective way to get the most from your headshot on LinkedIn. ![]()
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