We live in a digital world

It’s never been easier to create your own website. Having a personal site shows that you are creative, and are technologically savvy. A personal website is a way to separate yourself from the pack and to spread your message.

56% of hiring managers think a personal website is the most impressive branding tool, and only 7% of job seekers have them…

It’s easy to make a webpage today

With modern CMSs (content management systems) like WordPress and other WYSIWYG and drag and drop editors make it’s easier than ever to create a site.  Also, hosting providers like BlueHost offer services specifically tailored to these platforms, offering “one-click installs” to make it very easy to get up and running.

The cost of having a website is quite affordable at $100 or less per. year, depending on the package from hosting provider. It’s never been easier to create a website to help you stand out, and that’s easy to manage and update.

Reserve your domain while you can

The internet isn’t the wild west like it was in the 90’s. People are snatching up domain names and it’s becoming increasingly difficult if to find a .com that you want without having to pay a large fee. You’re probably on Facebook, Twitter, and other media sites, and most likely you’re represented by your name. You know that feeling when you tried to get a username and it’s taken? You had to keep adding numbers to it, or used a different name entirely because the one you really wanted was already reserved?

This is happening quicker than you may think with the web, so at the very least, snatch up any domain name(s) that you may want to use in the future while you still can. It’s only about $10 dollars a year, and you don’t need to do anything with it until you want to.

Control your digital presence

For those seeking employment having a website is a great way to advertise yourself. Many companies researching you will look at your social media profile on Facebook, Twitter, etc. Why not have some control over your digital presence? A personal website or interactive resume allows you to brand yourself and looks great to potential employers.

If you own a business you probably advertise on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and all the other social platforms.  A website is a great place to showcase your portfolio, interests, and more information about your company. You can do things like showcase your best work, have a nice professional blog, and testimonials.

Looks Great for Employment

A website is a great asset to add to a LinkedIn and other social profiles to boost your online presence. Having a website shows employers that your up-to-speed with the digital world, and ahead of many peers. If you’re in a technical field, a website goes a lot further than just telling a potential employer that you’re tech-savvy—it actually demonstrates your skills.

If you own a business, it gives your customers and clients a place that you control to get information about you and your products. Also, through SEO (search engine optimization), it can help you be discovered through search engines.

CONCLUSION

Having a personal website gives you the ability to promote yourself, your business, or whatever message you want to spread. Social media and job applications don’t give you this same freedom.

If you still don’t feel comfortable creating your site, or would just rather have someone else build and maintain it, there are tons of freelancers that are more than happy to do it for you.

If you don’t have a website, get one! It’s easy to do and can be helpful in many ways.