We've included some tips below on getting your profile 100% ready to increase your chances of receiving a client referral. You can edit your profile in Sigmund on the Profile Settings page.
Optimizing your profile for a Headway referral
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Make sure you’ve uploaded a professional profile picture. Consider the following:
- Accuracy
- Clients want to see who you are today—be sure not to add filters.
- Resolution
- Steer clear of blurriness.
- Cropping
- Have your upper body (shoulders up) fill the frame without being cut-off.
- Backgrounds
- Avoid distracting backgrounds—solo photos are best.
- Lighting
- Take advantage of soft, natural light.
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Select as many Focus Areas as applicable as well as any other treatment areas you support in your practice. Clients will see you as a potential match in their search if you met their criteria.
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Add your Treatment Approaches. Clients will be able to filter based on the approaches you use in your practice.
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Build your bio. Help prospective clients learn about you and your practice by describing your approach, style, and strengths.
- Set as many working hours as your schedule allows — the more availability you have, the more likely a client will book with you!
Attracting more clients with the right photo
A provider’s photo plays a large part in a client's decision to book. Here’s what we’ve learned that may help drive up your bookings:
- Sizing
- The preview you see in your profile tab is also what clients see, so make sure your picture is not too zoomed in or cut off.
- Quality
- Make sure your picture is clear, well-lit, and has a simple background. Clients find busy backgrounds less appealing.
- Style
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Clients want to see an eye-level professional shot of you looking your sharpest with a warm, welcoming smile –– selfies should be avoided.
If you don’t have a photo that meets these standards, don’t worry! Here are steps to create a professional photo environment at home:
- Lighting
- Make sure your face is well lit (i.e. by a window or outdoors).
- Background
- Choose a clean space with no distractions behind you (i.e. plain wall, greenery).
- Enlist a friend
- Ask someone to take your photo at shoulder height instead of taking a selfie.
- Look the part
- Show your professionalism through your attire and a warm, welcoming smile.
You can upload your new photo directly into your page here. If you want a second opinion, feel free to reach out to us via our contact form with some options and we'll add the best one for you!