Question 1

LinkedIn banner dimensions?

Accepted Answer

1584 x 396 pixels (4:1 ratio). Anything else gets cropped or has white space. Always size correctly.

Question 2

What to put on banner?

Accepted Answer

Brand logo, value proposition, website URL, contact info, services offered, key achievements. Don't overcrowd.

Question 3

Banner design tips?

Accepted Answer

Clean, minimalist, on-brand colors, readable text on mobile, complement (don't compete) with profile photo.

Question 4

Free banner templates?

Accepted Answer

Canva (free LinkedIn templates), Adobe Express, our generator. Many free professional templates available.

Question 5

Banner text best practices?

Accepted Answer

Large fonts (readable on mobile), high contrast, 5-10 words max, includes value prop or CTA, avoid stock photos.

Question 6

Personal vs business banner?

Accepted Answer

Personal: showcase skills, value, personality. Business: brand colors, logo, products/services, customer testimonials.

Question 7

Mobile vs desktop banner?

Accepted Answer

Profile photo covers part of banner on mobile. Keep important text/visuals away from bottom-left to avoid being hidden.

Question 8

Update banner often?

Accepted Answer

Update for: career milestones, brand refresh, new services, seasonal campaigns. Don't change too frequently.

Question 9

Banner colors?

Accepted Answer

Use brand colors. Industry-appropriate (blue for finance, green for environmental, etc.). High contrast for readability.

Question 10

Banner mistakes?

Accepted Answer

Pixelated images, too much text, default/no banner, irrelevant images, profile pic conflict, broken alignment with photo.

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