If you have not got a web presence yet make it a new years resolution that your get one in 2008. A great way to start to build your personal brand is to have your own domain either connected to a web portfolio or a blog. Also that last minute gift idea for someone else – what better than spending less than $10 at GoDaddy.com and buying children nieces, nephews… Read More »Get on the Web in 2008
Perhaps you do not need to spend $10,000 on a plastic pink chair -but perhaps you need to be seen in the place where one is becuase that is where your target audience hangs out. Take a moment to consider where you are spending your time and money and is it on brand for you? Are you getting exposed to the right opportunities? Are you a member at the… Read More »Where Do You Need to be Seen?
Unless you are like Richard Branson, walking around naked to get attention is not a great move in personal branding! But projecting the right image certainly is. One of the great things about the holidays is that retailers always have left overs – bit like the turkey dinner! So the SALES soon follow – usually the very next day. Its a great time to find those clothing bargains that will… Read More »Buff up the Image
Showing Your Personal Brand #2 Sometimes you do not even have to spend any money to thank someone this holiday season and still reflect your personal brand. I never did see the Will Ferrell comedy film Elf – but if humour is one of your attributes then you have to take a look at yourself as an elf by going to the very clever Office Max viral promotion Elf Yourself,… Read More »What Would You Look Like as an Elf?
For the next 5 days, leading up to what is for most the last work days before taking a well deserved holiday break, I am going to be giving you some ideas for gifts that can display to those that matter a little more about your personal brand and show your appreciation. Showing Your Personal Brand #1 Looking for a more memorable thank you this holiday season? Want to make… Read More »Make Mine a Double Tall Non-Fat No Foam Latte Extra Hot with Legs!
I have written a number of posts recently about Facebook and it certainly seems to be a hot topic amongst the personal branders out there and beyond. Like my friend and personal brand associate Jason Alba of Jibber Jobber and author of "I'm on Linked In – Now What?", who is starting on his second book "I'm on Facebook – Now What?" – he is looking for contributions so if… Read More »Why Technology & Personal Branding is so Powerful
The 'discussion' continues with another on line article at the Globe & Mail about the negative aspects of Facebook and personal branding. Having been interviewed by both the Toronto Star and National Post recently on the whole subject of building a personal brand on line this is becoming a very hot topic as people start to look for new ways to connect and share information. Its best to look at… Read More »Facebook & Personal Branding
I was meeting with a client this morning to specifically spend some time building their on line brand (one way was to raise their Google score – which we were able to do even by the end of 3 hours!). Being the first person globally to be certified in on line identity its starting to become a significant part of the personal brand work I am getting asked to do.… Read More »Building an On Line Career Brand
The podcast recordings of all 24 sessions from the Brand You World global telesummit are now available for listening at the web site. This is quote probably the richest source of information and expertise on personal branding in one place on the web so take advantage of such a rich resource and also take a moment to donate to the social cause partner Kiva.
One of the repeating themes throughout the recent Brand You World global personal branding telesummit was building an on line brand – and this is echoed in my discussions and presentations in the question that I get asked the most – How do I raise my Google score? One such way is Naymz. I only recently did something about getting my profile on Naymz. It had been recommended by a… Read More »What’s in a Naymz? And What’s in it for Them?