Design Guidelines
Best practices for creating your digital profile
Your CONN3CT digital profile is often the first impression people have of you professionally. These guidelines will help you create a profile that effectively represents your personal brand.
Profile Photo Guidelines
Your profile photo is the centerpiece of your digital identity. A professional, high-quality image helps establish credibility and makes your profile more memorable.
Recommendations:
- Use a high-resolution image (at least 400x400 pixels)
- Choose a photo with good lighting and a neutral background
- Ensure your face is clearly visible and centered
- Dress professionally and appropriately for your industry
- Use a recent photo that accurately represents you
Avoid:
- Group photos or images with other people
- Heavily filtered or edited photos
- Casual selfies or vacation photos
- Low-resolution or pixelated images
Good Examples
Professional headshot with neutral background
Business casual with good lighting
Poor Examples
Group photo with distracting background
Heavily filtered casual selfie
Bio and Description
Your bio is your opportunity to tell your professional story concisely. It should highlight your expertise, experience, and what makes you unique.
Writing Tips:
- Keep it concise (150-200 words maximum)
- Start with your current role and expertise
- Highlight key achievements and specialties
- Include a call to action (how to connect)
- Use industry-relevant keywords
Example Bio:
Marketing Director at TechCorp with 8+ years of experience driving growth for SaaS companies. Specialized in digital strategy, content marketing, and analytics.
Previously led campaigns that increased conversion rates by 45% at StartupX and GrowthLabs. MBA from Stanford with a focus on digital innovation.
Let's connect to discuss marketing strategies, growth hacking, or the latest industry trends!
Portfolio and Work Samples
Showcasing your work adds credibility to your profile and gives people a better understanding of your capabilities. Here's how to effectively present your portfolio:
Image Guidelines
- Use high-resolution images (1200px width minimum)
- Maintain a 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio for consistency
- Optimize file sizes (under 2MB per image)
- Include captions that explain each project
Content Selection
- Choose 3-5 of your best and most relevant projects
- Include a mix of project types to showcase versatility
- Prioritize recent work over older projects
- Respect confidentiality agreements with previous clients
Portfolio Example
TechCorp Rebrand
Led complete brand refresh resulting in 32% increase in brand recognition
HealthApp UI Design
Redesigned user interface improving user retention by 45%
Analytics Dashboard
Created custom analytics solution for Fortune 500 client
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