Interactive guide

12 LinkedIn Banner Ideas to Make Your Profile Stand Out

Your LinkedIn profile is your digital front door. It’s what people see before they ever talk to you.

Still, most folks forget about the banner. But that big space at the top? It’s gold.

It’s your chance to show who you are, what you do, and why someone should hit “Connect.”

Too many banners are just blurry cityscapes or stock photos with no meaning. And every time I see one, I wonder – why waste it?

That space is there to help you stand out. To tell your story before you even say a word.

Done right, your banner becomes more than a background. It becomes a signal. A message. A nudge that says, “I know what I’m doing.”

But designing one from scratch feels tricky – especially when you don’t know where to start.

So, we pulled together the best examples we could find.

Let’s dive in:

What’s a LinkedIn Banner?

It’s the big image behind your profile picture. LinkedIn recommends 1584 x 396 pixels. It’s the first thing people notice. So make it count.

Why Your Banner Matters?

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First impressions

It’s one of the first things people see. A solid banner grabs attention and gets people curious.

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Personal Branding

Your banner should show what you’re about. It helps people quickly get who you are and what you do.

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Credibility

It shows you care about the details. That you take your profile -and your work- seriously.

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Engagement

Profiles with custom banners usually get more views, messages, and connection requests. It’s that simple.

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Clarity

Use it to share what matters—your tagline, your role, even a link or CTA that sends people to your site.

Tips to Make a Great LinkedIn Banner

  • Keep it clean. Don’t overload it.
  • Use high-res images only.
  • Put key info where people can see it—don’t hide it behind your profile pic.
  • Stick to your brand colors and fonts.
  • Always check how it looks on desktop and mobile.

Here are 12 LinkedIn banner examples you can use for inspiration:

1. Jasmin Alić

2. Richard Moore

3. Alicia Teltz

4. Nausheen I. Chen

5. Domitille de Saint-Exupéry

6. Haris Halkic

7. Samantha McKenna

8. Nate Nasralla

9. Kuba Czubajewski

10. Anthony Pierri

11. Ann Handley

12. Jenna Kutcher

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