Your profile represents you on Referr. Here's how to keep it updated and professional.

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Accessing Profile Settings

1. Click your profile icon in the top-right
2. Select Settings
3. Click Profile in the sidebar

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Editable Profile Information

Personal Information

Field	Description
First Name	Your first name
Last Name	Your last name
Profession	What you do (e.g., "Plumber", "Marketing Agency")
Country	Where you're based
City	Your city

Company Information

If you represent a business:

Field	Description
Company Name	Your business name
Company Website	Your website URL
"I represent a company"	Toggle for business accounts

About / Bio

A text field to describe yourself or your business.

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Writing an Effective Bio

Your bio appears on your public profile. Make it count!

For Buyers

Describe:

• What services you provide
• Your experience and qualifications
• What makes you different
• The areas you serve

Example:

"Smith Plumbing has been serving Greater London for over 20 years. We specialize in emergency repairs, boiler installations, and bathroom renovations. Our team of 5 certified plumbers provides same-day service across zones 1-4. We're looking for homeowners who need reliable, professional plumbing services."

For Sellers

Describe:

• Your lead generation expertise
• Industries you specialize in
• Your track record
• How you source leads

Example:

"Digital marketing agency specializing in lead generation for home service businesses. We've helped 50+ contractors, plumbers, and electricians grow their customer base through targeted Google and Facebook advertising. Our leads are exclusive and verified before submission."

Bio Tips

Do:

• ✅ Be specific about what you do
• ✅ Mention your experience
• ✅ Include geographic coverage
• ✅ Keep it professional
• ✅ Update regularly

Don't:

• ❌ Leave it blank
• ❌ Use excessive jargon
• ❌ Make unrealistic claims
• ❌ Include personal contact info
• ❌ Write a novel

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Profile Photo

Why It Matters

A profile photo builds trust:

• Buyers trust sellers with photos
• Sellers engage more with real profiles
• Makes you memorable

Adding/Changing Your Photo

1. Go to Settings → Profile
2. Click on your current photo (or placeholder)
3. Upload an image from your device
4. Adjust crop if needed
5. Click Save

Photo Guidelines

Good photos:

• Clear headshot
• Professional appearance
• Your face is visible
• Well-lit
• Recent photo

Avoid:

• Logos (unless company page)
• Group photos
• Blurry images
• Inappropriate content
• Very old photos

Technical Requirements

• Formats: JPG, PNG
• Size: At least 200x200 pixels
• Max file size: Check platform limits

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Updating Your Location

Why Location Matters

Your location:

• Helps match you with relevant opportunities
• Appears on your profile
• May affect lead request visibility

Changing Location

1. Go to Settings → Profile
2. Select your Country
3. Select your City
4. Click Save

For Sellers

Important: If you're a seller, your country must be supported by Stripe for payouts.

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Updating Your Profession

What It's For

Your profession:

• Describes what you do
• Helps buyers understand your business
• Appears on your profile

Changing It

1. Go to Settings → Profile
2. Edit the Profession field
3. Click Save

Examples

• "Licensed Electrician"
• "Personal Injury Lawyer"
• "Home Cleaning Service"
• "Marketing Agency"
• "Financial Advisor"

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Company vs Personal Profile

Personal Profile

• Just you as an individual
• Personal name displayed
• Good for freelancers

Company Profile

• Represents your business
• Company name displayed
• Good for businesses

Switching

1. Go to Settings → Profile
2. Toggle "I represent a company"
3. If on, add company name and website
4. Click Save

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Viewing Your Public Profile

See What Others See

1. Go to your Dashboard or Settings
2. Click View Public Profile
3. See your profile as others do

What's Visible

• Profile photo
• Name (or company name)
• Bio
• Profession
• Location (city, country)
• Account type badge

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Saving Changes

After making edits:

1. Review all changes
2. Click Save or Save Changes
3. Wait for confirmation message
4. Changes are live immediately