Step-by-Step Onboarding Process

This tutorial outlines the required short onboarding process you must complete after subscribing to a paid plan. This process helps Authentic.ly create your unique voice profile and unlocks your dashboard and posting tools. You can save your progress and return to complete it anytime.

Part 1: Professional Background

The first part of the onboarding focuses on your professional career.

You will answer questions about:

• Professional role or business – what you do and who you serve.
• Career motivation – why you chose your path.
• Target audience – who you want to reach on LinkedIn.

Click Next to proceed to the next part.

Part 2: Personal Branding

This section explores your desired public perception and interests.

You will be asked questions about:

• Topics of interest – subjects you enjoy discussing.
• Desired perception – how you want to be seen professionally.
• Core values – what you never compromise on in your work.

Click Next to continue and select the topics you care about.

Part 3: Topic Selection

Here, you define the themes for your future content suggestions.

• Choose 3–7 topics that reflect your interests or expertise.
• Press Enter after each keyword. These keywords guide your future content suggestions.

Click Next to set up your voice profile.

Part 4: Voice Profile Definition

In this section, you’ll define how you express yourself in writing.

Questions include:

• How you start posts or stories.
• Sentence structure – short and punchy vs. descriptive and detailed.
• Language tone – casual and conversational vs. formal and professional.
• Use of personal stories or opinions.
• Methods of audience engagement.
• Use of humor, emotion, or strong expressions.

Providing Samples

• Provide 3–10 samples of your past LinkedIn posts, blog articles, or newsletter excerpts that best reflect your professional voice and style.

Click Next to move to the final section.

Part 5: Reflections and Backstories

This final section focuses on making your content more relatable.

• Share 2–4 personal backstories or lessons that shaped your journey.
• These stories highlight the values and moments that define who you are.

Once you’ve answered all questions, click Finish.

Conclusion

• Authentic.ly will generate your voice profile in the backend.
• It also unlocks your dashboard and posting tools.
• To update your information anytime, go to Settings > About Me > My Voice Profile, and Reflections to keep your voice profile aligned with your professional growth.