{"id":74096,"date":"2025-01-18T03:41:19","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T16:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elements.blog-cms.envato.net\/?p=57488"},"modified":"2025-12-02T14:34:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T03:34:48","slug":"how-to-stand-out-on-linkedin-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/how-to-stand-out-on-linkedin-examples","title":{"rendered":"How to stand out on LinkedIn\u2014inspiring examples from designers and creatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Looking for clients or your next big creative job? LinkedIn is the place to be! In fact, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/news.linkedin.com\/2017\/6\/eighty-percent-of-professionals-consider-networking-important-to-career-success\" target=\"_blank\">35% of survey respondents<\/a> said a casual conversation on LinkedIn led to a new opportunity. An even higher proportion (61%) agree that regular interaction online can lead to job opportunities. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/news.linkedin.com\/about-us#statistics\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn says<\/a> that seven people are hired every minute on the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intrigued? Learn some of the best practices and inspiring examples of how to stand out on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why LinkedIn matters for designers and other creatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>LinkedIn is the largest online professional network, with over 1 billion members in 200 countries and regions. And it\u2019s not just for corporate professionals, either. Designers and creatives use the platform to advance their businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most obvious way to use LinkedIn is as an online resume and portfolio. Your LinkedIn profile doubles as your online presence, where you can showcase your work. The Featured section allows you to post visual projects, such as graphic design, UI mockups, or video reels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, LinkedIn provides other opportunities beyond your living resume and dynamic portfolio. You can connect with industry leaders, compare notes with peers, and touch base with potential clients. And if you know how to optimize your profile, potential clients can discover you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you do that, exactly? Read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best practices for designers and creatives on LinkedIn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Optimize your profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On LinkedIn, your profile makes the first impression on you, so you want to know how to <a href=\"https:\/\/neuroflash.com\/blog\/ai-professional-bio-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">make the best LinkedIn profile<\/a> for a graphic designer or other creative. You can stand out by following these tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Write a clear and value-driven headline. <\/strong>Don\u2019t just use a vanilla headline like \u201cgraphic designer.\u201d Instead, follow this formula: [title] helping [target audience] to [outcome]. Here are examples:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cGraphic designer helping brands stand out with high-impact designs.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cIllustrator helping book authors bring their characters to life.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;UX designer helping tech companies craft intuitive digital experiences that drive result<\/em><em>s.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use a professional photo that shows your personality. <\/strong>Remember to look at the camera and smile!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make the most of the About Section. <\/strong>Use this to tell your story and highlight your expertise, passion, and unique approach to your work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take advantage of the Featured Section. <\/strong>Populate this with key projects that show off your best work. Remember to include concise descriptions to give context to the samples. You can also link to an online portfolio for additional examples.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create a custom URL. <\/strong>Editing your LinkedIn URL makes it more professional and easier to remember. An example: linkedin.com\/in\/janedoe-graphicdesigner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, you can see that <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sairashakeel\/\" target=\"_blank\">Saira Shakeel<\/a> wastes no time telling visitors what she does and what projects she\u2019s open to. This is one way to make a graphic designer bio for LinkedIn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.25.04-PM-1024x450.jpg\" alt=\"graphic designer bio for linkedin example\" class=\"wp-image-90215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.25.04-PM-1024x450.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.25.04-PM-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.25.04-PM-768x338.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.25.04-PM-1536x675.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.25.04-PM.jpg 1624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to create a custom LinkedIn banner from scratch. You can whip up one by customizing a template from Envato. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"elements-product-embed elements-product-embed--carousel elements-product-embed--has-info\">\n            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info\">\n                            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info-left\">\n                    <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__title\">\n                        Unlimited creative assets. Access to AI tools.                    <\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info-right\">\n                    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__more\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">View all<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"slider\">\n    <div class=\"slider__items\">\n                    <div class=\"slider__item\">\n                <div class=\"elements-product-embed__item\">\n    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/kantonco-linkedin-banner-BGRG36G\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__meta\">\n        <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--title\">\n            Kantonco &#8211; LinkedIn Banner        <\/h3>\n        <span class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--author\">\n            Fannanstudio        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"elements-product-embed__image\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-cover-images\/49b9e8f9-7b9f-4d51-8238-db917ea7c490?w=900&#038;cf_fit=scale-down&#038;q=85&#038;format=auto&#038;s=5466c8a321763c3ce8f39c5f0d0222a2ff3e129a7e20e0985693e7c07e345583\"\n            alt=\"Kantonco - LinkedIn Banner\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"slider__item\">\n                <div class=\"elements-product-embed__item\">\n    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/business-linkedin-banner-DMRKUHB\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__meta\">\n        <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--title\">\n            Business LinkedIn Banner        <\/h3>\n        <span class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--author\">\n            Fannanstudio        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"elements-product-embed__image\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-cover-images\/44d3425f-b1d2-4560-a74b-c2cef83a7452?w=900&#038;cf_fit=scale-down&#038;q=85&#038;format=auto&#038;s=a697410e189438f0f8404b4218b639c0579b4ae96462d577a2eb14e7dfe24bd7\"\n            alt=\"Business LinkedIn Banner\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"slider__item\">\n                <div class=\"elements-product-embed__item\">\n    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/baseline-tennis-linkedin-banner-UB4JMRJ\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__meta\">\n        <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--title\">\n            Baseline Tennis &#8211; LinkedIn Banner        <\/h3>\n        <span class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--author\">\n            esensifiksi        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"elements-product-embed__image\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-cover-images\/0a77f589-0277-4050-acc0-76f489b9e2dc?w=900&#038;cf_fit=scale-down&#038;q=85&#038;format=auto&#038;s=f5551913d43f8e55130df72fd02355b7a2f52eb285eed0c7db36a556940a8f7f\"\n            alt=\"Baseline Tennis - LinkedIn Banner\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"slider__controls\">\n        <a class=\"slider__control slider__control--prev\" href=\"#\">\n            &lt;\n        <\/a>\n        <a class=\"slider__control slider__control--next\" href=\"#\">\n            &gt;\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Leverage LinkedIn recommendations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Add credibility to your profile by showing that clients and colleagues value you and your work. To get meaningful recommendations, follow these tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Give first. <\/strong>To get recommendations, it helps to give them first!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ask for specific feedback. <\/strong>Ask a client to mention how your design increased their sales (assuming it did).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus on skills. <\/strong>Ask for recommendations to mention specific skills you want to be known for, such as your creativity, attention to detail, and responsive communication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the high number of skills recommendations on designer <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/meet-the-experts-jessica-walsh\">Jessica Walsh<\/a>\u2019s profile:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-4.03.26-PM-810x1024.jpg\" alt=\"linkedin for designers - example by Jessica Walsh\" class=\"wp-image-90216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-4.03.26-PM-810x1024.jpg 810w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-4.03.26-PM-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-4.03.26-PM-768x971.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-4.03.26-PM-1215x1536.jpg 1215w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-4.03.26-PM-1619x2048.jpg 1619w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-4.03.26-PM.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Share your work effectively<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>LinkedIn offers different tools you can use to highlight your projects and show off your work. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Carousels.<\/strong> With a carousel post, you can show before-and-after transformations of designs. You can also show step-by-step design or art development processes. A quick tip: use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/graphic-templates\/social-media\/linkedin\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn templates<\/a> from Envato to create professional-looking carousels.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Featured Section.<\/strong> As mentioned above, you can add case studies, images, or portfolio links so potential clients can explore your work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Videos. <\/strong>Show time-lapse videos, animations, or behind-the-scenes videos of your creative process. Don\u2019t forget to show the final result.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to carousels specifically, getting the opening right is crucial: &#8220;The first slide stops the scroll. The second convinces them to swipe. If you don&#8217;t get those right, nothing else matters. Most carousels fail because they open with weak intros or generic titles. <span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">That&#8217;s exactly what I wanted to fix when building a tool to help non-designers create content that actually performs.&#8221;, says Fernando Pessagno, Founder of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aicarousels.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.aicarousels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aiCarousels<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jparrotti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jesse Parrotti<\/a>\u2019s profile shows an example of how you can showcase your work in the Featured Section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-4.05.40-PM-1024x565.jpg\" alt=\"best linkedin profile for graphic designer - Featured Section example by Jesse Parrotti\" class=\"wp-image-90217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-4.05.40-PM-1024x565.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-4.05.40-PM-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-4.05.40-PM-768x423.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-4.05.40-PM-1536x847.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-4.05.40-PM.jpg 1618w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Post thoughtful content to establish your expertise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Post content that establishes you as a thought leader in your industry. You\u2019re not just someone who churns out creative work, after all. Here are a few examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Creative insights. <\/strong>Share your thoughts on trends, tools, or issues in your particular industry. For instance, you could post about \u201c3 design fails in 2024\u201d or \u201c7 exciting trends in 2025.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Case studies. <\/strong>With the client\u2019s permission, write about a project you worked on. Cover the problem, solution, and results you achieved for them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polls and questions. <\/strong>Ask your connections and followers to comment on topics in your area of expertise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, freelance copywriter <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/freelance-writer-content-strategy-saas-tech-supplychain\/\" target=\"_blank\">Leanne Regalla<\/a> challenges conventional wisdom:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"868\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.52.34-PM.jpg\" alt=\"how to stand out on linkedin\t- engaging post example by Leanne Regalla\" class=\"wp-image-90263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.52.34-PM.jpg 790w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.52.34-PM-273x300.jpg 273w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.52.34-PM-768x844.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, please note Leanne\u2019s custom URL for her LinkedIn profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s another example of a post that establishes your expertise by giving tips. This comes to us via <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sommerpoquette\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sommer Poquette<\/a>, a social media expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.52.52-PM-652x1024.jpg\" alt=\"how to stand out on linkedin\t - content example by Sommer Poquette\" class=\"wp-image-90264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.52.52-PM-652x1024.jpg 652w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.52.52-PM-191x300.jpg 191w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.52.52-PM-768x1205.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.52.52-PM.jpg 790w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a visual brand for your posts not only makes them stand out from the LinkedIn stream\u2014it also makes your posts instantly recognizable. With a vast library of templates on Envato, you&#8217;ll find one that matches your branding. Here are a few of our favorite LinkedIn post templates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"elements-product-embed elements-product-embed--carousel elements-product-embed--has-info\">\n            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info\">\n                            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info-left\">\n                    <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__title\">\n                        Unlimited creative assets. Access to AI tools.                    <\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info-right\">\n                    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__more\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">View all<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"slider\">\n    <div class=\"slider__items\">\n                    <div class=\"slider__item\">\n                <div class=\"elements-product-embed__item\">\n    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/vintage-instagram-movie-post-UBVC596\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__meta\">\n        <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--title\">\n            Vintage Instagram Movie Post        <\/h3>\n        <span class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--author\">\n            lilynthesweetpea        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"elements-product-embed__image\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-cover-images\/f303f096-a16d-4487-b493-5c2f0366fd03?w=900&#038;cf_fit=scale-down&#038;q=85&#038;format=auto&#038;s=a150bfa8e1c9709df75b308149fce745540f06e84b0d8daaff230a29825d48c2\"\n            alt=\"Vintage Instagram Movie Post\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"slider__item\">\n                <div class=\"elements-product-embed__item\">\n    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/eye-clinic-instagram-post-6RN3LWQ\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__meta\">\n        <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--title\">\n            Eye Clinic Instagram Post        <\/h3>\n        <span class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--author\">\n            mikrotypestd        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"elements-product-embed__image\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-cover-images\/94df6d31-b2f4-4048-86ea-a02be90890ae?w=900&#038;cf_fit=scale-down&#038;q=85&#038;format=auto&#038;s=3a76e4319feb1d9af2441cdf0fc0c927bc02b63ec4a09ddd8b6e92d24a479522\"\n            alt=\"Eye Clinic Instagram Post\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"slider__item\">\n                <div class=\"elements-product-embed__item\">\n    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/social-media-post-E7P9MKX\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__meta\">\n        <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--title\">\n            Social Media Post        <\/h3>\n        <span class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--author\">\n            spacestudios        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"elements-product-embed__image\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-cover-images\/bd095ec0-af00-40c6-a901-24260c90ced9?w=900&#038;cf_fit=scale-down&#038;q=85&#038;format=auto&#038;s=a36125d870eba00b553a8d3b0ae30bc216ddabaa6510363e69060dbf601643b9\"\n            alt=\"Social Media Post\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"slider__controls\">\n        <a class=\"slider__control slider__control--prev\" href=\"#\">\n            &lt;\n        <\/a>\n        <a class=\"slider__control slider__control--next\" href=\"#\">\n            &gt;\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Engage authentically to grow your network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that LinkedIn is an online network. That means its core is all about connecting and engaging others. The platform will reward you for provoking activity among your circle of influence. Here are some ways to engage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Personalize connection requests. <\/strong>When asking to connect with someone, include a message that shows you\u2019ve put thought and consideration into your request. For example, \u201cHi Ruby, I admire your work in branding and would love to connect to exchange ideas.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comment on posts. <\/strong>Make your presence known by giving thoughtful comments on other people\u2019s posts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Participate in groups.<\/strong> Join relevant groups in your niche and make time to engage with them. This should include groups where your ideal clients hang out, not just groups of other creatives like you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Posting and responding to polls like this is one way to be active in a group:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"718\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.53.25-PM-718x1024.jpg\" alt=\"linkedin for designers - using LinkedIn groups\" class=\"wp-image-90265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.53.25-PM-718x1024.jpg 718w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.53.25-PM-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.53.25-PM-768x1095.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.53.25-PM.jpg 808w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creator spotlight: Niki Leonidou<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/niki-leonidou-303b3452\/\" target=\"_blank\">Niki<\/a> is an illustrator and graphic designer who specializes in children\u2019s books. One look at her LinkedIn profile makes this clear. Naturally, she uses one of her illustrations for her cover banner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.28.21-PM-1024x551.jpg\" alt=\"best linkedin profile for graphic designer\t- Niki Leonidou\" class=\"wp-image-90273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.28.21-PM-1024x551.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.28.21-PM-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.28.21-PM-768x413.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.28.21-PM-1536x826.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.28.21-PM.jpg 1622w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Her Featured Section showcases her whimsical style that\u2019s perfect for children\u2019s books:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.28.36-PM-1024x499.jpg\" alt=\"linkedin for designers - Featured Section example from Niki Leonidou\" class=\"wp-image-90274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.28.36-PM-1024x499.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.28.36-PM-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.28.36-PM-768x375.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.28.36-PM-1536x749.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.28.36-PM.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And her posts are visually delicious peeks into her finished works. They leave you wanting to see more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.53.49-PM-537x1024.jpg\" alt=\"graphic designer bio for linkedin - post example\" class=\"wp-image-90266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.53.49-PM-537x1024.jpg 537w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.53.49-PM-157x300.jpg 157w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.53.49-PM-768x1465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.53.49-PM.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creator Spotlight: Kristin Sukraw<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a storyteller, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kristin-sukraw\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kristin<\/a> is adept at using LinkedIn&#8217;s various features to showcase her expertise. Right off the bat, we know that she&#8217;s a book author and was recently promoted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"996\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.57.28-PM-1024x996.jpg\" alt=\"how to stand out on linkedin\t- bio\" class=\"wp-image-90267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.57.28-PM-1024x996.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.57.28-PM-300x292.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.57.28-PM-768x747.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-19-at-3.57.28-PM.jpg 1298w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This post is just one example of how Kristin engages her connections by stimulating discussion around her niche: nonprofit storytelling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"744\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.54.15-PM.jpg\" alt=\"linkedin for designers and other creatives - post content ideas\" class=\"wp-image-90268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.54.15-PM.jpg 798w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.54.15-PM-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.54.15-PM-768x716.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>She establishes her thought leadership by sharing about her speaking engagements and training humbly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.54.34-PM-702x1024.jpg\" alt=\"linkedin for designers and other creatives - example from Kristin Sukraw\" class=\"wp-image-90269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.54.34-PM-702x1024.jpg 702w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.54.34-PM-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.54.34-PM-768x1121.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-2024-12-24-at-1.54.34-PM.jpg 792w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creator Spotlight: Aneta Pasiud<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/aneta-pasiud\/\" target=\"_blank\">Aneta<\/a> only recently went full-time into her graphic design business. Of course, she announced it on LinkedIn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"401\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Zight-Recording-2024-12-24-at-01.54.59-PM.gif\" alt=\"graphic designer bio for linkedin - example by Aneta Pasiud\" class=\"wp-image-90270\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>She is a prime example of posting videos to generate interest and engagement with her content. And for good reason: according to LinkedIn, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/news.linkedin.com\/about-us#statistics\" target=\"_blank\">video is one of the fastest growing formats<\/a> on LinkedIn; viewership has increased by 36% compared to the previous year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from posting videos about her work, Aneta also writes energetically and engagingly. 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