How to add a YouCanBookMe link to your LinkedIn profile

Adding a "Book an appointment" button to your LinkedIn profile is a great feature for all LinkedIn users! It simplifies the appointment booking process, enabling potential clients to easily schedule meetings directly from your profile.

Note: This video will walk you through how to add a booking page button if you are a paid LinkedIn Sales Navigator user. We'll walk you through the steps for a free LinkedIn Account, as well as a paid LinkedIn account down below. 

In this article:

• Free LinkedIn Users - How to add your booking page to LinkedIn as an Embedded Link
• Paid LinkedIn Users - How to include the "Book an Appointment" Button
• Who Can Benefit from This Feature?
• Best Practices for Using the “Book an Appointment” Button

Free LinkedIn Users - How to add your page to LinkedIn as an Embedded Link

Note: this feature is accessible to any LinkedIn user, including free users. To include this feature in your LinkedIn profile, follow these steps: 

1. Select the pencil icon on your profile page 
2. When the menu opens up, scroll down to the bottom. One of your last choices will be the "edit custom button"
3. Select a button to display on your profile - select "Link"
4. Link - Insert your online YCBM booking URL into the designated box. You can find your booking page URL by going to the booking dashboard as shown below.
5. Link Text - Customize how your link will appear - this is optional. For example, you could have it say "Book With Me!"
6. Your new button will appear in blue font as shown below. 

Paid LinkedIn Users - How to add your booking page to LinkedIn and use the "Book an Appointment" Button

Note: This is exclusively accessible to LinkedIn Premium users.

To include this feature in your LinkedIn profile, follow these steps:

1. Select the pencil icon located next to your LinkedIn Premium logo on your profile page.
2. Scroll down to the “Custom button” section.
3. Check the box that says “Book an appointment.”
4. Insert your online YCBM Booking URL into the designated box. You can find your booking page URL by going to the booking dashboard as shown below.
5. Review your LinkedIn profile to confirm that the button is visible and functioning correctly.

Who Might Find This Feature Useful?

If you’re a coach or consultant, you’ll love this handy tool that makes it super easy to set up discovery calls with potential clients. It’s a great way to boost lead generation by letting prospects schedule meetings right from your LinkedIn profile.

For lawyers and other service professionals, this appointment button is a wonderful way to let potential clients schedule consultations. It really streamlines the client intake process, making it so convenient for clients to get the legal or professional advice they need. By offering a simple way for clients to book appointments, you can enhance engagement and service delivery, leading to happier clients and a more efficient workflow.

Healthcare providers, like doctors or therapists, can also benefit from this feature, allowing patients to book appointments directly. This not only simplifies patient management but also cuts down on administrative tasks, making your day-to-day routine so much smoother.

Best Practices for Using the “Book an Appointment” Button

You can find best practices for using this in your profile.

• Single Call to Action: Make sure your LinkedIn profile features a clear and focused call to action. Encourage visitors to click the “Book an appointment” button as the main way to connect with you.
• Update Profile Information: Ensure your profile is current.
• Professional Calendar Setup: Use YouCanBookMe which integrates with LinkedIn. 
• Profile Summary: Create a brief and engaging summary that showcases your services. 

For further questions, contact our team at support@youcanbook.me.

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