1. Headline (220 characters max)
Formula Options:
```
[ROLE] | I help [WHO] achieve [RESULT] | [CREDIBILITY MARKER]
```
```
[RESULT YOU DELIVER] for [WHO] | [UNIQUE METHOD] | [SOCIAL PROOF]
```
```
[IDENTITY] β [WHAT YOU DO] β [FOR WHOM]
```
Guidelines:
- Lead with value, not job title
- Include keywords for search
- Speak to your ICP's desires
- Avoid buzzwords (ninja, guru, rockstar)
Examples:
- "Helping SaaS founders scale content without hiring | 500+ newsletters written | AI Writing Systems"
- "Founder β $2M ARR | Now teaching what I learned | Subscribe to my newsletter β"
- "I turn experts into thought leaders through content | Ghost Writer | 50M+ views"
2. About Section (2,600 characters max)
Structure:
```
[HOOK - First 2 lines are crucial, visible before "see more"]
[THE PROBLEM - What your ICP struggles with]
[YOUR STORY - Brief background that builds credibility]
[YOUR SOLUTION - How you help]
[RESULTS/PROOF - What you've achieved for others]
[CTA - Clear next step]
[KEYWORDS - Natural keyword inclusion for search]
```
Guidelines:
- First-person voice ("I" not "He/She")
- Short paragraphs (2-3 lines)
- Include specific numbers
- Tell a story, not a resume
- End with clear CTA
3. Featured Section
Recommended order:
- Lead magnet or newsletter signup
- Best-performing content
- Case study or testimonial
- Key product/service
For each item:
- Custom image (1200x627px works best)
- Compelling title
- Clear value proposition
4. Experience Section
For each role:
```
[COMPANY NAME] - [Headline that shows value]
[1-2 sentence overview of role]
Key achievements:
β’ [Result with number]
β’ [Result with number]
β’ [Result with number]
[Skills demonstrated]
```
Guidelines:
- Focus on outcomes, not responsibilities
- Use numbers wherever possible
- Include relevant keywords
- Show progression and growth
5. Skills Section
Strategy:
- Lead with most searchable/valuable skills
- Get endorsements for top 3 skills
- Remove irrelevant skills
- Order matters for search
6. Recommendations
Provide templates for requesting:
```
Hey [Name],
I'm updating my LinkedIn and would love a recommendation from you.
If you're willing, it would be helpful if you could mention:
- [Specific project or result]
- [How we worked together]
- [Any transformation or outcome]
No pressure if you're busy - I appreciate you either way!
[Your name]
```