How To Change LinkedIn Banner

Although it’s a small detail of your LinkedIn profile, your banner or the background is the first thing your customers or peers will see. The banner will impact their perception of you. So, what does your banner say about you? Does it make you stand out?

Do you have your graphics ready? Awesome.

Here is a detailed guide on how to swap your LinkedIn banner.

LinkedIn Banner

The banner appears behind your LinkedIn profile photo. It introduces your products, company, or professionality to the profile viewers. Anyone who passes by your profile can view it.

If paired with a professional photo, a colorful LinkedIn banner creates a positive insight for your brand. It will also increase visits to your profile, hence increasing your audience and awareness of your brand.

It’s your virtual business card. Therefore, making it visually appealing. So, how do you revamp the LinkedIn banner?

Adding a LinkedIn Banner

If you still have the default blue LinkedIn banner, you’ll not see an edit option. You may have to add a new one. Here is how you add a LinkedIn banner to your profile.

On the App

Step #1: Access Your LinkedIn Profile 

Start the LinkedIn app from your phone.

Press the Profile icon on the upper left of the launch screen. Press the View profile option to access your profile.

Step #2: Tap Camera Icon

Can you see a Camera icon on your cover background? Hit the icon to add a photo.

Step #3: Take or Upload a Photo

You’ll see a pop-up giving you the option to Take a Photo or Upload from Photos. 

If you have a photo at hand, upload it by choosing the Upload from Photo option. You’ll need to give LinkedIn permission to access your gallery.

If you decide to tap the Take a Photo option, take a photo and adjust the image to fit the banner frame.

Step #4: Adjust the Photo

You can zoom in, change the positioning, resize and add filters to the photo.

Step #5: Click Save

Tap Save on the top to complete the addition process.

Adding a LinkedIn Banner On Pc

Step #1: Log in to Your LinkedIn

Launch the browser on your PC and type linkedin.com onto your browser. Enter your login particulars and log in to your account.

Step #2: Head to Your Profile

Hit the Profile icon next to the notification bell. Click View profile to access the profile page.

Step #3: Hit the Camera Icon

You’ll see a Camera icon on the upper corner of the banner. Tap the camera.

On the camera screen, tap on Upload Photo or Edit profile background, select a photo from your files and click Ok or Open to upload it.

Step #4: Adjust the Photo

Adjust and edit the photo before uploading it.

Step #5: Click Apply

Once done editing, click Apply to add an image to your banner.

You will notice a Pen icon once you add a LinkedIn banner to your profile. You’ll use the Pen icon to change your banner. 

How to Change the LinkedIn Banner

It’s relatively simple to swap your LinkedIn banner.

On the App

1. Launch the app. Press the Profile icon to access your profile screen.
2.  Click View profile.
3. Tap the Pen icon on the background or banner photo.
4. You’ll see an edit screen. Tap either edit to readjust the photo, Add a Photo to add a new banner, or delete to remove the current banner.
5. Click the Save option on the Edit screen to save the changes.

On Pc

1. Go to your browser, type linkedin.com, and type in your login details to access your account.
2. Gain access to the Profile page by clicking the Profile icon.
3. On your banner, you’ll see a Pen icon. Tap the icon to edit, delete, or change the photo.
4. Once done, tap Apply to save the changes. 

Concluding Thoughts

Personalize your LinkedIn profile with a LinkedIn banner. Consider using a picture that introduces your products, company, or brand to other users on LinkedIn. Make it attractive. An attractive banner has the power to turn searches into profile visits.

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