Customize your LinkedIn URL

Checklist

✅ Check your LinkedIn URL and change it if needed

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How to optimize

Check and customize your URL:

1. Go to public profile settings
2. Locate your profile's custom URL at the top right[picture 1]
3. It is best practice for it to include your first and last name. For example, linkedin.com/in/kfirshapira leads to the profile of the creator of Linkwiz - Kfir (Leo) Shapira. To edit the URL click on Edit Your Custom URL

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Use the same handle across platforms

if possible. Once customized, add your LinkedIn link to your email signature, resume, and digital business card.

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‍Handle is taken?

‍Try following combinations

• Try underscores or dashes (e.g. john_doe, john-doe)
• Add your middle name or initial (e.g. johnmdoe)
• Add your profession (e.g. drjohndoe)
• Include your company or brand (e.g. johndoe-linkwiz)
• Use a short or long version of your name (e.g. johnathandoe)

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What to optimize next

Next, verify your identity (you can also do it using the work verification)