In the age of selfies, bad photography runs rampant. Duck lips, bathroom pictures, too close close ups -- the list of photography faux pas is seemingly endless.
A poorly angled selfie or two (or 100) might not be so bad on Facebook. But put those same pictures on LinkedIn, and watch your connection accept rate take a nosedive.
The following infographic from Sales For Life visually depicts the top eight LinkedIn profile picture no-nos, from using an out of date photo to posting a snapshot of your cat. (Note: Photos of your cat are acceptable on all other places on the internet.)
While it's important to have a picture -- your profile is 11 times more likely to be viewed if you have a photo -- it's just as important that it's not one of these.
8 Snapchat Mistakes to Avoid (and How to Fix Them)
Everything You Need to Know about Social Media Fails
Want People to Share Your Visual Content? Avoid These 6 Common Mistakes
7 Hilarious Twitter Brand Hashtag Fails
7 Silly Hashtag Mistakes No One Should Make
Embarrassing or Adorable? MySpace Emails Users About Their Decade-Old Photos
9 Silly Pinterest Mistakes Only Rookies Make
The One Mistake Almost Everybody Makes on Twitter [Quick Tip]
19 Reasons Your Social Media Might Not Work Out the Way You Planned
We're committed to your privacy. HubSpot uses the information you provide to us to contact you about our relevant content, products, and services. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time. For more information, check out our Privacy Policy.
Outline your company's marketing strategy in one simple, coherent plan.
100% Free CRM
Nurture and grow your business with customer relationship management software.