My #1 Personal Branding Hack
Websites can feel meh so I’ve rounded up my 3 favorite quick-start templates here. You can get going on these for free and be up and running in an hour.
Have you taken charge of what people find when they search for you online? Or are you letting Google do it for you?
Google yourself. That's the foundation of your personal brand right there. Whether you're owning it or not, you've got one online.
Few entrepreneurs and executives need convincing about the value of strong personal branding. They see the need to package their principles and protect their reputation. But how are they acting on it?
See, there’s one often overlooked tool for showing who you are and what you stand for. It’s simple, effective, and my top favorite, #1 personal branding hack. Can you guess what it is?
A website.
I know. So basic. My #1 personal branding hack was first introduced in 1991. So why don’t you have one? You need this online HQ for your personal brand online. And as home base for your social media.
It’s easy to get started. Snag a domain name. Seed it with a one-pager that represents you and you’ll be planting a flag on Google's front lawn. When people search for you, there’s your website. Plus, unlike social media, you call the shots on what’s featured where on your website.
Quick recap:
Grab that domain.
Grab a simple template.
Fill in your details. Don't forget juicy essentials like your story and creating space for regular updates.
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