Have a new headshot? Here's what to do next
You’ve got your new headshot, and you look fantastic! It shows you as the confident, approachable person you are, while signaling you genuinely care about what you do and are competent in your craft. Now it’s time to let the world know!
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 the profile image on LinkedIn, when was the last time you changed your banner image? Take a moment to update that too with something personal and unique.
2. Facebook.com - Facebook does a good job of 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 could be missing out on free referrals! 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. X.com (The social platform formerly known as Twitter.) If this is your jam, people love to see and know who they’re following or 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 content creators and idea generators 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 regularly will appreciate the visual reminder of who you are. Hey, while you are at it, did you know you can freshen up the look of your email signature graphic in Canva for free?
10. Gravatar.com - Are you an influencer in your field? 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 your updated image.
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 them to everyone you know…and PLEASE remember to send one to me!
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 any? Are there any other places people should update their profiles? Share it in the comments below!