If you’re a programmer, you’ve probably thought about posting your GitHub projects on LinkedIn to both enhance your project’s visibility and allow recruiters to gain a better understanding of your skills. However, when you post, the visibility of the publication only reaches people for a certain period. It would be interesting if there were a way to add a link to your repository directly on your profile. Well, actually, there is.
How to Add Your GitHub Repository to LinkedIn in 2 Steps
In this tutorial I’ll show you how I manage to add my repository weeb-logger on LinkedIn with two simply steps:
1. Add a Social Media Card to Your Repository
- Navigate to your repository’s settings.
- Go to the “Social Preview” section.
- You can download an example template with design guidelines on how to create your image.
- After creating your image, click “Edit” to upload it.
2. Add a Link to Your Repository on Your LinkedIn Profile
- On your LinkedIn profile, click the “Add profile section” button.
- Under the “Recommended” tab, click “Add featured”
- Click the “+” button and select “Add a link”
- Enter your repository’s URL and click “Add”
- Provide a title and description, then click “Save”
All set! Now just go back to your profile, and your repository will be in the ‘Featured’ section.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can effectively highlight your GitHub projects directly on your LinkedIn profile. This not only increases the visibility of your work but also allows potential employers and collaborators to easily access and evaluate your skills and contributions. Integrating your GitHub repositories with your LinkedIn profile is a powerful way to showcase your professional portfolio and stand out in the competitive tech industry.