Today we're focusing on how to optimize your social media profile so that you can grow passively.
It's not enough for your profile "look" good.
It needs to be put together in a way that it serves your goals, whether it's brand building, business growth, or forming connections.
Making your social media profile work for you is key.
After reading this you can refine your profile and turn it into an active tool, rather than just a digital existence.
Here's how to start.
Profile Picture
Your profile picture is your online handshake.
It broadcasts your identity or brand appearance.
Opting for a crisp, professional photo significantly impacts how you look to others.
This tells visitors that you are reliable and warm.
Do this and you'll notice that you will get more visitors and more interactions.
Both of these serve as proof of a very good first impression.
Bio:
Your bio represents a compact version of your story.
Here you can let people know:
- Who you are.
- What you do.
- What your expertise is.
- What you are building.
Having your bio address at least 2 of the above will draw in visitors and opportunities closely aligned with your interests.
This will effectively make your profile a magnet so that you can start forming connections.
This is why it needs to be clear from the start.
Profile Banner:
This applies mostly to LinkedIn and X profiles
Banners serve as more of an avenue for personal branding.
It's one of the easiest ways to display your personal or brand story visually.
If done right it can make your profile stand out and encourage engagement from others.
More than anything it's your digital billboard
Use it it to show why you are different from others or your mission.
Call to Action:
Having a call to action (CTA) nudges a visitor towards a specific action.
In my case I have people sign up to my newsletter.
You could also invite them to hop on a call with a calendar link or send you a DM with a special word if they need your help.
The idea is to send them to 1 place, not multiple.
Giving them too many options from the start can cause them to not choose at all.
A good CTA turns passive viewers into engaged participants.
If you are just starting out or been creating online but not seeing growth, these are the places I would take a hard look at.
I go in much more depth in my Profile Optimization Guide where I teach you the other parts you are missing on your profile to passively grow.
I also included a profile audit in my 1 on 1 Coaching Call so we can see what's holding you back from growing as a creator.
Hope you found this helpful.
Let's grow together.
Til next week,
Ken
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