Did you know that LinkedIn profiles with photos get 21x more views and 36x more messages?
Do you hate having your photo taken? A lot of people dislike it, but if you work with someone who knows how to light your features in a flattering way and can make you feel relaxed when you're having your photo taken then you'll be surprised how good you look!
Did you know that buyers are 63% of the way through the buying process before they contact you!
Part of that evaluation will, of course, be your online presence and their first port of call will be your website and LinkedIn profile. Your first introduction these days is likely to be digital, so ask yourself "Is your digital first impression your best?"
How up to date is it?
Your profile photo needs to be current and up to date. One of the positive effects is that people can recognise you when you walk into a meeting room. So if you are still using a profile picture that was taken 2, 5 or 10 years ago, don't be surprised that some people might feel an instant disconnection with you.
None of us wants to put ourselves to scrutiny, and we probably don't look as good as we did when we were 18, but that's life! That is why having a professional take your photo can make all the difference. Sure anyone can take a photograph with their phone just like anyone can make a meal with their cooker. So why do you bother spending money going out for a meal to a nice restaurant?
I'd say it's partly about the experience, partly about the service. Then it's about all the preparation, knowledge and skills the chef uses to prepare something amazing as the perfectly presented meal on your plate. A lot of it is about the final result.
Did you know LinkedIn makes up more than 50% of all social traffic to B2B websites & blogs?
If you don't have a Linkedin photo, then your profile is not 100% complete. It also leaves your audience with only text to go on, and so your profile will likely be skipped in favour of those who have photos.
According to LinkedIn, profiles with photos receive 20 more times more views and nine times more connection requests than those that don't.
Like most people I hate getting my photo taken but Dermot makes the whole process entirely pain free. His easy going manner belies his professionalism. I am super pleased with my resulting headshot and I am sure that if you book in with Dermot you will be just as impressed with your results.
Rodney Doherty
Did you know 92% of B2B marketers include LinkedIn in their digital marketing mix?
When you think about it if you were to look at two people's LinkedIn profiles side-by-side and both people had the same qualifications/experience and the only difference was that one person had a photo, and the other did not which one would you look at first?
Which one would you think was more professional and organised?
Which one had made an effort to make an excellent first impression?
Did you know 65% of B2B companies have acquired a customer through LinkedIn?
Remember, you only get one chance to make a first impression! So why not invest in yourself, your business, and your brand.
Dermot is a people's person and takes great pride in his work and has great knowledge of what works well in his business.
Marlene Marcus
I'd love to talk to you about how I can help you with your visual image. Get in touch with me here on LinkedIn, without obligation, to discuss your or your companies requirements.
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