Your LinkedIn profile URL: Is it doing you any favors?
A long, jumbled LinkedIn profile URL isn’t exactly memorable or professional. It tends to look clunky at the top of your resume. Today, we’re going to give yours a makeover.
Why a custom LinkedIn URL matters:
- Professionalism: A clean, customized URL looks polished on your resume, email signature, and business cards.
- Shareability: It’s easier to share and remember a concise, personalized URL.
- SEO Boost: A custom URL with your name improves your visibility in search results.
5 Easy Steps to a Custom LinkedIn URL (from desktop browser):
See mobile app instructions below if trying to update from the LinkedIn app on your mobile phone.
- Access Your Profile: Log in to LinkedIn and click on your profile picture in the top right corner.
2. Edit Public Profile: Look for “Edit your custom profile & URL” in the top right and click the “Edit icon” (pencil).
3. Personalize Your URL: In the “Edit your custom URL” box, click the “Edit icon” next to your current URL.
4. Choose Your Custom URL: Use your name (e.g., firstnamelastname, firstname-lastname) or a variation. If unavailable, try adding a middle initial or number.
5. Save Your Changes: Click “Save.”
Easy Steps to a Custom LinkedIn URL (from the LinkedIn mobile App):
- Tap your profile picture in top left corner
- Tap your name to open your profile
- Tap three dots next to “Add Section”
- Tap “Contact Info”
- Tap pencil icon to the top right of “Your Profile”
- Tap your Profile URL
- Tap the Edit icon next to your URL
- Type or edit your new URL in the text box
- Tap Save
Congratulations! You now have a professional, shareable LinkedIn URL.
Pro Tip: Keep your custom URL consistent across all your online platforms for better branding and searchability.