New and improved look & functionality for your profile.

Based on feedback from you throughout the last few months, we’ve made some changes to your profile that will help you more easily share who you are on the Web with your friends. Here are the highlights…

First, you’ll notice that the layout of the tabs on the top of your profile changed and we added a fourth tab for you to access your Account Info. You can now mouse over these tabs to easily see options for each topic instead of having to leave your profile to find your settings. Don’t worry, if you prefer to use the “Profile Settings” link, we have kept that for you but just moved it down beside your profile photo.

Second, we made changing your profile photo simpler. All you need to do is mouse over your current photo and click the “Change Photo” link that appears. Make sure to post an updated photo of yourself to help your friends find you when they search for your profile in the newly designed “Find People” search bar (in the “Connections” module at the top right of the page).

Third, as part of these design changes, we wanted to put your “Updates” front and center. With the new “My Updates” section on your profile, you can select which of your favorite sites you’d like to share updates from, see what your updates look like, and even control who sees these updates via the “Manage My Updates” link. If you’ve already closed the “Share Sharing Updates From Other Websites” module, you can still add other websites by clicking “Share More.”

And finally, you’ll now start seeing Birthday reminders for your connections. We are excited to bring you this new feature, so that you’ll never miss an important birthday! Your friends will be able to see your birthday approaching as well if you share your birthday. Check out the Birthdays help section for more information.

Go explore the new look and functionality of your profile; it will make it easier for you to check-in on the things and people that matter to you most!