My post last Saturday explored how you can begin creating your personal brand through having a few great brainstorm sessions and then organizing your thoughts by creating a web. This week’s post will show you how to take the first steps into spreading your personal brand online through creating your own blog.
Get out of the kiddie pool & create something of your own
Many believe that having an online presence through creating profiles on Linkedin, Facebook and Twitter is having a personal brand. They’re mistaken. While claiming your name on these sites can help spread your personal brand, they don’t differentiate you. While your profile may list your interests and accomplishments, it doesn’t showcase all that you are and have to offer the world. It doesn’t highlight what makes you unique or allow you to lead a tribe.
You can only do these things by creating something of your own. Let’s take a look at how you can get started building a powerful personal brand through creating your own self-hosted blog.
Do not fear, some awesome how-to video tutorials are here
One of the great things about living in a Web 2.0 world is that you can figure out how to do anything. When I was creating my blog, I stumbled across some incredible videos by Gideon Shalwick and Yaro Starak, from becomeablogger.com that show you step by step how to create your own self-hosted blog. Quite simply, these videos we’re all I used to launch my very own blog – they’re a fantastic resource.
Check out the first video here:
Pretty cool, huh?
The entire becomeablogger.com how-to video series is 10 short video clips that when finished will have you, as the proud owner of your very own self-hosted blog. Instead of reinventing the wheel and writing out a long elaborate post, I thought I would just share these videos with you all.
When you’re finished creating your self-hosted blog, you can begin to spread your ideas and personal brand on the web. You can begin to form a community around you and become the leader of a tribe. You can tie your social networks into your blogging efforts to help build and promote your personal brand. You will be in the personal branding game and in the position to receive incredible, unsolicited opportunities that can change your life and help you reach your goals quicker.
What are you waiting for? Go get started!
Have an awesome weekend!
Author:
Chad Levitt is the author of the New Sales Economy blog, which focuses on how Sales 2.0 & Social Media can help you connect, create more opportunities and increase your business. Chad is also the featured Sales 2.0 blogger at SalesGravy.com, the number one web portal for sales pros, the professional athletes of the business world. Make sure to connect with him on Twitter @chadalevitt.
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This is the beginning of wisdom in personal branding journey and your advice needs to be followed.
Powerful response to a young man with alot of wisdom. Thank you!
Thanks for the post. The key is to jump right in and remove that fear. Connect with people, and give and take value. Through all of this your personal brand will expand and grow. Outstanding advice.
@Yinka- Thanks for regularly commenting on my posts, hope you enjoy the becomeablogger.com videos!
@Josh- Your absolutely right. The key is jumping in and not letting fear hold you back from building your personal brand. I believe so many people are reluctant to take the leap because they are fearful of what other people will think of them or they think they aren’t tech savvy enough. But, that’s just an excuse. You have to remove these doubts and strive to consistently better yourself and promote your personal brand.
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