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The digital era has brought about many changes, and personal branding is one of them. In a world where anyone can start a blog or create a social media profile, it has become more important than ever to have a personal brand, which is something I help my clients with. A personal brand allows you to control your own narrative and can help you stand out from the competition. In this post, we will discuss the importance of personal branding in the digital era and how you can go about creating your own brand that is authentic and unique.

In a sea of social media profiles, a personal brand can help you stand out from the crowd and attract attention from potential employers or customers. A personal brand is a way to market yourself and your professional accomplishments.

When creating a personal brand, it is important to consider what makes you unique. What are your values? What do you want to be known for? 

Once you have answers to these questions, start creating content that reflects your personal brand. Blog posts, social media posts and even videos are all great ways to share your story with the world.

Many people today understand the concept of a personal brand and its importance, but I've noticed that very few actually know how to properly create one online that has substantial social proof and credibility. So how do you go about creating an effective personal brand that has the credibility and leverage it needs to attract others to follow you and become loyal fans? If you are asking this question, then continue reading as we break down our five "secrets" that will help you create a powerful brand that will attract your target audience and create conversions.

1. Intention: This is where you will gain clarity on what problem you are solving, what solution you bring and what message you are carrying to the world. The intention phase is where you get really clear on your vision, goals, objectives and strategy. Make sure you spend enough time on this phase and don't rush through it. If you do not get clarity in this phase, then you may struggle as you move on to the other phases.

2. Foundation: This is where you will build the foundational elements of your brand—social media, website, digital press, etc.—that you will drive traffic to. In the foundation phase, take the clarity you gained from phase one and implement those ideas and concepts into your social media channels, website design, business cards, email signature, service decks, presentations, etc. Focus on building the foundation and platform that others will be able to find you on. Make sure you understand how to position yourself on social media platforms, how to properly set up an email signature that has credibility and a call to action, and how to get your website in order so it will rank well in terms of SEO for your brand.

3. Attention: This is where you will focus your efforts on driving awareness and attention to the brand you have been creating in phase two. In the attention phase, shift your focus to getting eyeballs on the foundation you have set up. This can involve several different tactics, such as showing your audience how to do something themselves or giving them a behind-the-scenes look at how you do what you do. The goal in this phase is to defeat obscurity and generate awareness and exposure for your brand.

4. Conversion: This is where you will turn attention into paid dollars or convert the attention into whatever your end goal is, such as raising funds for charity, recruiting into your business, etc. In the conversion phase, the goal is to create a product or service that solves a real problem for real people. The bigger the problem you help solve, the more money will likely flow your way. Think outside of the box here, and really focus on subniching down. Make sure you understand "no man's land" and how to avoid it. If you cannot be the cheapest option in a specific industry, then it serves you no real value to be the second-cheapest option. In that case, be the most expensive in your subniche, and then overdeliver at that price point.

5. Retention: This is where you will retain those you converted over the long term. In the retention phase, the focal point now that you have created customers is retaining them over the long term. You can do this by focusing on things like extreme customer support, showing genuine care, giving bonuses or discounts, and sharing others' results on your own platforms.

We hope you enjoyed the blog and would love to hear from you.

We are excited to embark on this journey with you, exploring the vast realm of online marketing, branding, technology and other informative topics and sharing our insights to empower you in your business endeavours. The digital world is ever-evolving, and together, we'll navigate the trends, challenges, and opportunities that lie ahead.

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