Banners are a fantastic way to add loads of credibility to your online presence. Not to mention standing out from the rest. The main issue with social media these days is that there is so much noise that it has become extremely difficult to stand out. By adding a banner in your profile you can add content that straightens your brand. My banner below immediately communicates what my profile is about. This example is my facebook profile but profile banners exist in most social media networks like Facebook and LinkedIn.

It’s been suggested that we remember around 10% of what we hear, 20% of what we read and 80% of what we see so make this image count and ensure that it speaks for you.