You’ve got your new headshot and that’s fantastic! It shows you as the confident, approachable person you are, but also signals you genuinely care about what you do and are competent in your craft. Now it is time to let the world know it!
Top 20 places you need to upload your headshot…
SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
1. Linkedin.com - This is certainly the first place you want to show off your professional side to get the B2B recognition. Hey, while you are changing images on Linkedin, that generic meshy blue thing in the banner image could be replaced with something cooler. Something a little more you!
2. Facebook.com - Facebook does a good job promoting your new image to friends when you upload it as a profile photo. Do you have a business Facebook page? Remember to update it there as well
3. Alignable.com - If you are not using Alignable, you should be! Pro tip: Upload your new profile photo and complete your full profile within the first few hours of signing up to get the best local traction and recognition.
4. Twitter.com - People love to see and know who they are following and bantering with.
5. Instagram.com - If you didn’t already know, this is the fastest growing social media platform. When people are interested in what you share, they will check out your profile and headshot.
6. Meetup.com - This is a powerful tool for anyone who values networking, so put your best foot forward and make the right first impression with your new image.
7. Pinterest.com - People on this platform love to see who the idea generators and content creators are.
COMMUNICATION CHANNELS
8. Your email client - Your profile image will often show up next to your name when you send an email. People are more likely to open an email from someone they recognize.
9. Your email signature - People who don’t interact with you face to face on a regular basis will appreciate the visual reminder of who you are.
10. Gravatar.com - Do you interact with industry blogs or forums? Gravitar is a global avatar that follows you across many sites when you interact.
PUBLICATIONS
11. Editorial Columns - Do you write for any news publications? Make sure they have an updated image of you.
12. Trade Publications or Magazines - Are you featured regularly in any magazines? Be sure to let the editor know about your new headshot.
WEBSITE
13. Update your about page or team page
14. Update your home page or landing pages
15. Update your blog image
16. Share it on your Google Business Profile
17. Don’t forget all your different agent listing sites
18. Update your business card
19. Revise and reprint key marketing materials
20. Print your face large on 1000 T-shirts & give to everyone you know - Okay, maybe not that one!
Image consistency across all the different platforms matters. People want to feel like they know a little bit about the person they are doing business with, so sharing your headshot in all the right places goes a long way to building rapport and all-around likability.
Did I miss anything? Are their other place you would update your profile? Share it in the comments below!