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LinkedIn Profile Optimization: 9 Steps to Stand Out in 2025

Episode 47 of The Growth Lab podcast

In this episode of The Growth Lab podcast I set out a nine-step guide to optimizing your LinkedIn profile.

I cover everything from conducting a profile audit to choosing the right profile picture. I share the tips and strategies I learned from Justin Welsh, Matt Gray and Cleverley.

I also provide tools and resources to help you boost your LinkedIn profile.

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Key Takeaways

  • Optimizing your LinkedIn profile is crucial for success on the platform.

  • A clear and professional profile picture is important to make a good first impression.

  • Craft a compelling headline communicating what you do and who you do it for.

  • Utilize the banner section to showcase your expertise, value proposition, or social proof.

  • The features section can be a free marketing tool to promote your business.

  • The profile summary should detail your value proposition and the problems your product or service solves.

  • In the experience section, highlight key accomplishments and projects and use multimedia content to make it more engaging.

  • Include your valuable skills in the skills section, with the most important ones at the top.

  • Endorsements and recommendations are powerful ways to build trust with prospects.

  • Regularly audit your profile to identify areas for improvement and make necessary updates.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:35 Step 1: Profile Picture

01:04 Step 2: Profile Headline

01:48 Step 3: LinkedIn Banner

02:05 Step 4: Features

02:19 Step 5: Profile Summary

02:40 Step 6: Experience

03:42 Step 7: Skills

03:50 Step 8: Endorsements and Recommendations

04:39 Step 9: Profile Audit

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