Featured Section Analyzer
Analyze Featured section entries for length, count, titles, and benefit-driven content
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Quick Tips
Use 1584 x 396 pixels
LinkedIn's recommended Featured section image size is 1584 x 396 pixels (4:1 ratio). This dimension ensures your images display without cropping on both desktop and mobile.
Keep key content centred
LinkedIn crops Featured section images differently on mobile. Keep your most important text and visual elements in the centre of the image to ensure visibility across all devices.
Use high-contrast visuals
Featured section thumbnails are small. Use bold colours, large text, and high contrast to ensure your content is readable and eye-catching even at thumbnail size.
Curate strategically
The Featured section shows your most recent additions first. Pin your highest-value content — lead magnets, portfolio pieces, or signature posts — at the top for maximum impact.
Why this matters — The Featured section is prime real estate on your LinkedIn profile, sitting directly below your About section. Properly scaled images and strategic content selection can significantly increase profile engagement and drive traffic to your most important content, links, or offers.
Why Your Featured Section Matters
Above-the-fold visibility
The Featured section appears near the top of your profile, visible without scrolling on desktop. This prime placement means it's one of the first things profile visitors see and interact with.
Showcase your best work
Unlike your feed which shows everything chronologically, the Featured section lets you curate and pin your highest-performing posts, articles, links, and media — presenting your best work first.
Drive off-platform traffic
Featured section items can link to external websites, landing pages, portfolios, or lead magnets. This makes it one of the few LinkedIn profile elements that can directly drive traffic off-platform.
Visual differentiation
Most LinkedIn profiles are text-heavy. A well-designed Featured section with properly scaled visuals immediately differentiates your profile and signals professionalism and intentionality.
Featured Section Best Practices
Optimal Image Dimensions
Use 1584 x 396 pixels for Featured section banners. For square thumbnails, use 360 x 360 pixels. Always export at 2x resolution for crisp display on Retina/high-DPI screens.
Mobile-Safe Zones
Mobile crops Featured images more aggressively. Keep text and key visuals within the centre 70% of the image. Test your images on both desktop and mobile before finalising.
Strategic Content Order
The first 2–3 items in your Featured section get the most views. Place your highest-value content — lead magnets, signature posts, or portfolio highlights — in these positions.
Link to Landing Pages
Use Featured links to drive traffic to your website, newsletter sign-up, or free resource. Add compelling cover images with clear CTAs to maximise click-through rates from profile visitors.
Mix Content Types
Combine posts, articles, external links, and media files for visual variety. A mix of content types keeps the section dynamic and gives visitors multiple ways to engage with your work.
Regular Updates
Refresh your Featured section quarterly to keep it current. Replace outdated content with recent wins, new offerings, or trending posts. An active Featured section signals an active professional presence.