THE BEST 12 LINKEDIN PERSONAL PROFILE COVER IMAGE IDEAS & STYLES

Need some ideas for your Linkedin profile cover/header image? Find the best Linkedin profile cover photo (header image) ideas, styles & examples to get inspired and start your powerhouse personal brand on Linkedin!

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BEFORE DECIDING ON YOUR NEW LINKEDIN COVER PHOTO

Before you check the below best Linkedin profile cover image ideas and examples, let me tell you something you probably have been turning a blind eye to…

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• Linkedin is a “money extraction” machine. Their business model is to make money from you.
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• You keep trying to build an audience on Linkedin you will never own. 
• You cannot transfer your hard-earned Linkedin followers to your best CRM software.
• Your customer acquisition costs from Linkedin ads are through the roof.

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THE BEST 12 LINKEDIN PERSONAL PROFILE COVER / HEADER IMAGE IDEAS, STYLES & EXAMPLES

Whether you are part of the young Gen Alpha with a junior role or a baby boomer with a C-level position (See generations’ years & names chart) you will need to have an impactful Linkedin profile header/cover image and get people to read your Linkedin profile and contact you. Even some of the top 25 most popular Australians on Instagram are using Linkedin to raise their professional profiles.

Different Linkedin header image styles are being used and you will have to judge which Linkedin cover image style type might suit your needs.

Click on the titles or images below to see more examples for each image style.

Design your Linkedin cover image for a specific audience you want to connect with. For example:

• The key audience for job seekers is recruiters and/or HR managers.
• The key audience for business development managers (BDMs) is procurement managers or C-level executives.
• The key audience for not-for-profit founders is potential sponsors.

12. THE “ACHIEVER” STYLE

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Your Linkedin header image should offer clues about:

• Your skills
• Your personality
• Your passion
• Your style

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11. THE “CAMPAIGNER/ACTIVIST” STYLE

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10. THE “COMPANY LOGO” STYLE

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9. THE “CREATIVE” STYLE

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8. THE “#HASHTAG” STYLE

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7. THE “ME AT WORK” STYLE

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6. THE “POSITIVE/INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE” STYLE

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Use Linkedin company cover photo to promote specific events such as Valentine’s Day, Bicycle Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Black Friday, End of the Year campaigns, January sales, Earth Day, Refugee Day, etc.

Below is an example of Godiva’s Linkedin company page cover image ready for Valentine’s Day celebrations.

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5. THE “SPEAKER/PRESENTER” STYLE

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4. THE “CASUAL” STYLE

Professionals on Linkedin visit your profile for many different reasons. This means you do not necessarily have to publish a “skill” related Linkedin cover image or photo.

A Linkedin cover photo for a sales representative may want to convey values such as “trust” or “support”.

A CEO may choose to show she/he lives and breathes his/her company with a Linkedin cover image that includes the company logo or offices.

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3. THE “COLLAGE” STYLE

Expert tip: You do not have to stick to the same Linkedin header image for life, not even for the whole year! You can alternatively use this valuable space for a campaign or a key professional event/milestone you have achieved or aiming to achieve.

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2. THE “TRANSFORMATIONAL COACH” STYLE

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1. THE “AUTHOR” STYLE

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CONCLUSION

Your Linkedin profile’s background cover image is your opportunity to create a positive first impression that matters. Having a solid Linkedin profile header photo is one way to increase your visibility and open up more professional opportunities. Your Linkedin background banner photo should reinforce who you are and visually support what you are communicating on your Linkedin profile. The photo or image should communicate your values, skills and professional identity or highlight social proof or achievements.

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