How much should I share about my personal life on my blog? If any?
Always include an ‘About Me’ page. This page is so important and needs to really tell your story: where you were at, what happened during your journey, what you learned, and how you’ve come through to the other side…
Again, I can’t over emphasize that your blog is about “You, Inc.” The only way for people to get to know about you is by sharing your story, passions, interests, and dreams. By doing so, people will begin to relate better to you and they will see you as a friend who can empathize with where they are at in the whole scheme of things.
Let your blog readers know why you created this blog and what they can expect to get out of it. You’ll also want to share your life story (Not too long, not too short, just enough for people to get a good feel for who you are). Include a video or pictures.
Below are 15 points of interest in creating an ‘About Me’ page.
- Intro Paragraph. Let your readers know exactly what your blog is about. What are the benefits for them? Why should they read your blog?
- Share why you created this blog. Share your passions and vision for this blog.
- Give a brief outline or time line of your life story. Focus more on your personal growth.
- Share the low points in your life and how you overcame them. The more relevant to your blog the better.
- Brand your accomplishments. Even if you think they’re not that noteworthy. Give yourself some kudos.
- Include photos and or video. Share your interests and hobbies. Anything that will allow people to connect to you.
- Give a clear call to action. What do you want them to do? Example… Follow me on my social media sites… or subscribe to my newsletter.
- Direct them to your contact me page or form.
- Get creative. Link to a relevant post or hidden page… example “Click here to learn 5 things you did not know about me”
- Write your story in word and copy it to your blog post. Here are some additional ideas when writing your story…
- Write your story with your readers in mind. How can you relate to them?
- Write your story to appeal to your readers’ emotions… not logic.
- Be colorful and descriptive. Paint a picture.
- Make it eye friendly, easy to read, small paragraphs, good spacing. Use bold letters once in a while.
- Interject sections with titles.
Really work hard on this page. The investment to write your complete story will pay out huge dividends. Just this last week I had someone new join me in business because of my story. You’ll find that the same can happen for you if you craft yours well, too. You can read an example ‘About Me’ page here if you like. http://karyrogney.com/about-kary-rogney/
Today’s very short video:
Next time we will get into more details about your personal brand called “You, Inc.”
Yours in support and mastery,
PS Remember people don’t join companies and products to work with… they join people. A blog is the most powerful online real estate you can have to connect with people until you get them on the phone or skype. Make sure and subscribe to my blog to receive even more of my best tips and strategies for setting up your WordPress blog…
29 Comments and Pings on Blogging For Beginners: The ‘About Me’ Page…
Kary,
Love the tips on the About ME Page, Very helpful to anyone that truly wants to set themselves apart and be real on their blog.“Click here to learn 5 things you did not know about me” is a great one and i will be adding this to my blog.. Have an awesome Day!
.-= Chris Bernardo´s last blog ..How to Take Benefit from a Big Launch =-.
Hi Kary
very interesting and informative post.
I agree, the connection we make with people is the all important part of building a business.
Thanks for sharing.
To Success & Happiness.
Toni
.-= Tjoni KIng´s last blog ..Our Fellow Sea Beings =-.
Hi Kary,
Thanks for sharing another great post. You hit the nail on the head that your blog is about YOU INC.
People prefer to do business with someone they know and trust so it’s important to make sure you are always adding some of your unique personality to all your sites.
Thanks again for bringing this important topic to light!
.-= Grace´s last blog ..How to Use Images to Drive FREE Traffic! =-.
Great post Kary,
I’ve been thinking about sprucing up my “about me” page. I like the hidden page… example “Click here to learn 5 things you did not know about me”. I think that’s great. Thanks for the tips.
P.S. I added you to my Skype contacts. My Skype: CoachFreddie
Coach Freddie
.-= Coach Freddie´s last blog ..How Hanging Out With Your Soul Can Be Good For Business =-.
Thanks for connecting with me on Skype!
I look forward to getting to know you
and let me know if there is anything I
can ever do for you…
Kary
Hi Kary. Just setting up my Empowered Blog now, so this post was very timely. Thanks for the great bullet points that make it easy to go step-by-step.
Sara
.-= Sara Blumenfeld´s last blog ..The 10-10-10 Challenge =-.
Great to hear Sara! I’m really excited for you!
And you’re very welcome! Let me know when
your blog and your “About Sara” page it up!
Kary
Kary,
Right on about the about me page. I actually think it’s the most important page on your blog as this sets the tone of the potential relationship with your readers. This starts to build that “know.. like.. trust” factor.
I noticed that a good about me page will tell the reader what to expect from the blog. A good about me page will also deliver a good amount of insight into the owner of the blog.
People love to know how they can relate to you. They want to know the journey your on to see if they can be on that journey with you. We should not rob our readers of this.
Thanks for laying out a simple step by step direction for new and experienced bloggers to follow.
Ken Pickard
The Network Dad
.-= Ken Pickard´s last blog ..Critical Review of Jonathan Budd’s MLM Launch Formula =-.
Hey Ken! I agree that I think it’s the most important
too… I really spent a lot of time on mine to get it
to flow the way I wanted. Along with really sharing
my journey. A lot of people probably relate to things
I shared in my story and will for your as well.
Talk soon!
Kary
Hi Kary,
This is of great value. I would like to see more of these and digest. I think this is one place I might like to see myself in sooner or later. Boiobess
Hi Boio! Nice to hear from you! Keep moving forward
one step at a time. Soon you’ll be able to look back
and say, “Wow! Look at what I’ve accomplished by
helping others.”
Have a beautiful day,
Kary
Great post Kary!
I just did a post on this as
well not to long ago… you hit
some KEY info.
This page is looked at by most
of a bloggers new readers… if
they like your content, they are
going to see who you are:)
Also, people should name their
page ‘About Their Full Name” instead
of ‘About Me’…
It will help with SEO…
Thanks for the info brotha man!
And great to hear from you my friend!
Great minds think alike… lol What’s
funny is I ran over to make sure I had
named my page with my full name and
sure enough I did.
Keep rockin’ the blogging world, Eric.
I appreciate our friendship…
Kary
Kary,
Again, great tips about being transparent & open with your readers. It’s not about using your past to enlist sympathy, but to show you are a real person, with real life situations that you have overcome. This let’s them see the personal side of who you are for a closer connection.
Thanks Kary,
Val
.-= Val Wilcox´s last blog ..Have You Started Your Bucket List? =-.
Thanks Val… You’re right on. People are interested in
the “Human Interest Story” not the hype or B.S. that
so many people try to fluff their egos with…
Kary
Hi Kary,
Excellent tips! Put the focus on your prospects/audience is key because marketing is not about you, it’s about what you have to offer to your prospects/customers. Too many networkers focus on features.
Janette
.-= Janette Stoll´s last blog ..Is marketing your direct sales business with social media hot or hype? =-.
Thanks Janette for you kind comment and for dropping by
to read my post! Very cool! I envision a spot light and my
goal is to keep it on others…
Have a great day!
Kary
Great post on the “About Me” tab! In this industry we need to brand ourselves BEFORE we brand our product or company. I very important tab and a must needed tab too. Thanks Kary for the info!!
.-= Michael Feil´s last blog ..Give Away The Farm To Get The Bank =-.
Hey Kary, what a value packed post! I would agree with Michael about how important the About Me tab is! Thanks Dougas
Hey Kary,
I have really enjoyed our growing friendship over the past few months. Funny thing is, I decided to seek you out because I read your “about me” page and and got to know things about you that attracted me to you as a leader and fellow internet marketer. I personally thinks the about me page is the most important page you your blog… it is your living brochure and resume for the rest of the world to see.
You friend,
Scott
.-= Scott Scales´s last blog ..Are you wasting time on blog comments? =-.
Kary – Great tips for the About Me page. After looking at your list I think I might just redo mine. Thanks
.-= Glyna Humm´s last blog ..OnlyWire – Social Bookmarking’s BFF! =-.
Kary,
Awesome tips here for our About Me pages.I think I need to re-evaluate mine now.
Thanks for the tips.
Beverly
.-= Beverly Monical´s last blog ..One of THE BEST Social Media Tools I Have Found! =-.
All of your tips are very helpful Kary. It is all about connecting with your followers and the best way to do that is by sharing your story. Looking at my Google Analytics, my ‘About Me’ page is my highest traffic page. People, are looking to find out who you are so make sure you represent in the best way!
Thanks Kary!
Danielle
.-= Danielle Zack´s last blog ..How to Get the Most Out of Your Social Media Relationships =-.
Hello My Dear Kary,
This is NOT a post for just beginners! You have given amazing guidelines and important information that apply to everyone. Even experienced bloggers should have a second look and go through these points to see if they hit the key issues, when they wrote this page so long ago.
In fact, it would probably be a good idea to revisit this page at least once a year to be sure that the vision and purpose still match where you are at present. LOVE IT! By reading each other’s posts, we stir up our own creative juices!
I am so glad to be here having my morning tea with you!
Mentor Mama
Hi Nancy,
Always a joy to share a cup of tea with you as well.
I’m looking forward to the next time we get to hang
out too! I even need to re-look at my About Me page
as well… lol
Kary
PS That is your shoulder in my Gravatar! LOL!
.-= Nancy Burke Barr´s last blog ..FACEBOOK: Une Génération Perdue =-.
Hey Kary, I’m a new inspiring blogger and love having someone give so much back to help others, like the killer tips. I love reading others about me page, it is such an awesome way to connect with others, because it’s personal, sometimes painful, but always inspiring! You really get a feel of who that person is.
As I started crafting my about me pg, I felt it was way to long and to personal, but my mentor Amanda- Marie disagreed, she said the more you truly share about yourself the better. So Thanks Kary for this awesome format to help others like myself share their story and journey, it will let others see the importance of having this page on their blog! You ROCK! Christina
.-= Christina´s last blog ..Nadine Star If I Had To Do It Over Again- I Would Pick More Daisies! =-.
Hi Christina!
So glad to help. Let it all hang out. That is how we become
more relateable to our readers for sure.
Kary
Kary- I finally found your Blog. I am a new member of 7 Figure Networker System and throughout the trainings they speak of your awesomeness! They are right on! Thanks so much for all your great insights! You are a champion!
Best wishes in 2011!
-Nicole
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