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Try free previewYour LinkedIn profile is important. But it's not enough. Here's why the best professionals use both — and how CVbaker makes the combination unstoppable.
You don't choose one or the other — you need both.
LinkedIn is where people find you. Your personal website is where they decide to hire you. CVbaker builds the website that makes LinkedIn worth clicking.
| Feature | CVbaker Portfolio | LinkedIn Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Customisation | Fully custom design — unique to you | Same layout as 900 million other users |
| First impression | Looks like a professional studio built it | Looks like... LinkedIn |
| Google discoverability | Full SEO — you show up when employers search your name | LinkedIn profile may not rank for your name |
| Portfolio & project showcase | Full-screen images, case studies, interactive galleries | Limited — small media attachments only |
| Personal branding | Your own domain (e.g., yourname.com) | linkedin.com/in/yourname — shared platform |
| Content control | You own everything — no algorithm changes | Platform can change rules, reduce reach, suspend accounts |
| Recruiter experience | Dedicated site showing your best work — no distractions | Competitor profiles shown alongside yours |
| Cost | From $24.99 one-time | Free (but Premium is $359/year) |
The winning strategy isn't either/or — it's both.
Add your CVbaker link to your LinkedIn headline
"Product Designer | Portfolio: sarah-johnson.com" — instant credibility.
Use your website link in every application
Instead of attaching a PDF, paste your portfolio link. It works in emails, applications, and DMs.
Rank on Google for your own name
Your LinkedIn might not rank #1 for your name. Your personal website will — making you findable.
Control the full narrative
LinkedIn limits what you can show. Your portfolio site tells your full story — projects, case studies, testimonials.
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Once you understand the tradeoff, the next move is to improve your CV, preview your website, and sharpen the rest of your candidate funnel.
Turn your CV into a live preview and see what recruiters would click after LinkedIn.
Try free previewUse the free CV Analyzer to improve the document that powers both LinkedIn and your website.
Analyze your CVGet the longer explanation of when LinkedIn works, where it breaks, and how to use both together.
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