Your Alignable profile is not a trust signal — it's the start of a relationship.
Trust comes later, when someone has done business with you or sent you a referral. Your profile is what happens before that. It's the first conversation you have with someone who has never met you, and it happens without you being in the room.
Every section of your profile is doing specific work at a specific stage of that relationship. A complete profile doesn't just look good — it moves people from strangers to connections to referral partners, one section at a time.
Acquaint — Who Are You?
These sections form your first impression. Before anyone reads a word, they're already answering the question: do I want to know this person?
- Headshot — Add or update the photo members see on your posts and profile
- Your Name — Update the first and last name displayed on your profile
- Business Name — Change your business name as it appears on Alignable
- Logo — Add or replace your business logo
- Banner Image — Upload a banner image to the top of your profile
- Community — Set the community where your business is based
Like — Why You?
This is where personality comes through. Someone has paused on your profile — now they want to know the person behind the business. These sections turn a name into a human being.
- About Us — Write a description of what your business does
- How We Got Started — Share the origin story of your business
Identify — Is There a Match?
This is the fit check. These sections help other members — and Alignable itself — figure out whether you're a good referral partner, a potential customer, or someone worth connecting with.
- Industry and Category — Choose the industry and category that best describes your business
- Search Tags — Add keywords that help other members find your business
- Ideal Customers — Describe who your ideal customer is so Alignable can find you the right referrals
- Businesses We'd Like to Partner With — Identify the types of businesses that can refer customers to you
- Website — Add or update your business website URL
Give — What Do You Bring to the Table?
Once someone has decided they like you and there's a fit, they want to know what you offer. These sections are your showcase.
- Products and Services — Add and manage the products or services your business offers
- Promotions — Add or edit a current promotion or special offer
- Gallery — Upload photos to your profile gallery
Nurture — How Do You Stay Connected?
A connection made is only the beginning. These sections make it easy for people to reach you, work with you, and vouch for you over time.
- Phone Number — Add or update your business phone number
- Address — Edit your business address
- Manage Your Team — Add, update, or remove team members on your account
- Edit a Recommendation — Update a recommendation you've already sent to another member
- Remove a Recommendation — Remove a recommendation from your profile or one you wrote for another member