We’re living in an era of digital life. Most of the services that you had to use real office now converted into online outlets. You can buy items, pay your bills, even earn a degree online. Possibilities are endless.
Do you know the Darwinism ? Survival of the fittest ! Are you able to fit in with this digital world. If your answer is yes. You can survive. But we don’t want you to fail. We’re here to help. Lets see how to build a personal website.
First of all you’d need a web space to host your website. We will announce our complete MeMyPage package soon which includes domain name, web space and web design itself. You have nothing to worry about since we do all the hard task for you.
But what if you need to set up your own website by your self. Here is the step by step explanation in setting your own website.
First things first. Why do you need a personal website.
- To build your online identity.
- Get hired by impressed clients.
- Show your work to world.
- Link you all social profiles at one place.
- Host your résumé so you’ll have more chance in getting a job.
Above list is only an abstract of the potential benefits of having an own website. We, personally prefer designers who have online presence because we are a company who works online. So our employees must be online-able people.
To host your website, you need a web hosting space. You can buy one of our low specs package as online website barely costs bandwidth and storage because of the simplicity of it. But you need a good stable provider. Imagine a situation that you’re at an interview and you give your web address proudly to your interviewer. He enters the URL to his computer and, your website is down because of the host error. You’ll certainly lost points.
But imagine the other situation. You gives your URL and you have a complete profile online. Maybe with some personal touch of a blog. Your employer will be happy to hire you since you’re a valuable in online world.
Next thing is a domain name. We recommend a .me domain name as it adds a personal touch to your website. But you’re free to choose any TLD. Some people use creative ways. Also .name is a nice touch for your personal website. Also .name TLD is cheaper than both .com and .me so it’s a win win situation for you.
Now it’s time to build your website. You need basic knowledge in HTML & CSS. To enable things, you need to add bit of JavaScript to it. We will upload few quality portfolio web design templates to download.
What to include ?
- Basically everything you can include in your Linked in resume. But make it more creative.
- Include a link to download your résumé. Make it both PDF and Document (Word preferred)
- Add a blog with your website. Update it even bimonthly.
- Add an image roll from your Instagram.
- Add click to call Skype button as it’s a fast way to get hired.
What not to do !
- Don’t include silly sound clips as it may cut your reputation. But it can be accepted some times.
- Don’t overuse colors. Use a good color palate.
- Don’t use overly used templates. It will give your employer a “sigh”
- Never steal post from other blogs. This is a very bad practice and Google and other entities will penalize you.
As an added touch. Add a personal logo or intro video. Both are a good impression builders.
Conclusion
Having a personal website is the best way to grow your online presence. Also it will dramatically increase your chance in getting hired. Complete your online profile and open your doors to the new digital era.