Quick Answer
Skills are free-form keyword tags that display on your profile to help visitors understand your capabilities. Type any skill and press Enter to add it. You can add up to 50 skills, but they are for display only—skills do not affect lead matching or publication placement.
Overview
The Skills section lets you add keywords representing your expertise, services, and competencies. Unlike the structured Industries picker, Skills uses an open tag-based system where you type whatever keywords you want.
Skills help visitors quickly scan your capabilities but do not impact which leads you receive or which publications you appear on. For lead matching, use the Industries section instead.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Open the Skills Section
Navigate to your Edit Profile page and expand the "Skills" section.
Step 2: Type a Skill
Click in the text field and type a skill keyword.
Step 3: Press Enter to Add
Press Enter and your skill appears as a tag.
Step 4: Add More Skills
Repeat to add additional skills. You can add up to 50 skills total.
Step 5: Submit Your Changes
Click "Publish Draft" to save.
Skill Examples by Profession
Legal: Immigration Law, Visa Applications, Green Cards, H-1B Visas, Deportation Defense, Asylum, DACA, Citizenship, Contract Drafting, Litigation, Mediation
Medical: Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Preventive Care, Chronic Disease Management, Telehealth, Pediatrics, Geriatric Care, Patient Education
Real Estate: First-Time Buyers, Luxury Properties, Investment Properties, Commercial Real Estate, Relocation Services, Short Sales, Market Analysis
Financial: Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Retirement Planning, Small Business Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Financial Statements
Removing Skills
To remove a skill:
Locate the skill tag
Click the "✕" on the tag
The skill is immediately removed
Click "Publish Draft" to save
Important Notes
Display only: Skills do NOT affect lead matching or publication placement
Free-form entry: Type anything you want—there's no predefined list
Maximum 50 skills: Focus on 10-20 of your most relevant skills for a clean display
Visibility toggle: You can hide the Skills section if you prefer a cleaner profile
FAQs
Will adding more skills get me more leads? No. Skills are display-only and don't affect lead matching. To receive leads for specific services, add those services to your Industries section.
What's the difference between Skills and Industries? Industries uses a structured picker and directly affects lead matching and publication placement. Skills are free-form tags that only appear on your profile for visitors to see.
How many skills should I add? We recommend 10-20 focused skills. Too many skills can clutter your profile and make it harder for visitors to identify your core expertise.
Can I use Skills for SEO purposes? Skills may be indexed by search engines, but their primary purpose is helping visitors quickly understand your services. Focus on genuinely relevant terms.