Four Steps to Launch your Personal Website for the DIY Entrepreneur

You’ve done it all by yourself since the beginning. Your company is yours. You’re the technical founder, the CEO, the customer support adviser, and everything in-between for your clients. This has made you well-versed in the numerous aspects of operating a business. You own it.

Now, you’re ready to focus on you again. You want to build a website that highlights everything you have accomplished so that you can push further ahead and grow your business into the global enterprise you always imagined it to be. For that, you need a standout website all about you!

Step One: Find a Domain Name

There are a many interesting domain names to consider for your personal website. If you want to use your name as the domain name, that’s a great place to start. When trying to choose an extension, don’t fear if your first option for a domain is taken. There are many possibilities to help you make that killer first impression for your audience.

.ME Domain Name

The .ME domain name extension is a great choice. It tells your audience that, at this domain, they can find information all about you.

Build your personal website with the .ME domain name.

.GLOBAL Domain Name

For all the global reach that your company has, you have that same network. Put your name on the map with the .GLOBAL domain name that says you’re an internally recognized organization.

.TECH Domain Name

Perfect for the technical founder in all of us, grab the .TECH domain name to share what matters most to you and where your skills lie.

.DESIGN Domain Name

For the designers in the technical world or the physical world, let your audience know where your focus is with a .DESIGN domain name.

Step Two: Design a Brand

You’ll want to design something that suits your brand exactly–customize colours, design elements, and make it truly yours. Your brand should be something you associate with yourself, a no-brainer transition between the you in real life and the digital you that you present to your audience.

If you’re having trouble creating a brand for yourself, don’t worry! This is a tricky task and you’ll often find an outside opinion can be helpful. Don’t be afraid to reach out to a designer, an agency, or even grab some inspiration from a freelancer on Fiverr.

Step Three: Design a Website

Using Boldgrid to create a WordPress website is an easy and fun way to kick off the design and build process. You need a canvas with all the necessary tools to allow you to create the website you envision for yourself, and you also need to get it done quick.

Boldgrid allows you to take on the website design and build yourself. Follow Boldgrid’s website launch checklist to make sure your launch happens with ease–and don’t skimp on good content!

Pro Tip! If you know that you need a robust WordPress website with a plethora of extensions and no boundaries on design, look into Boldgrid’s Crio–soon to be launched! Crio frees you up and lets you create the website you imagine–without the headaches.

Step Four: Share your Creation

Get on the ball and create profiles on the top social media websites that pertain to your audience and your goals (if you haven’t already). Try to use the same username (or, handle) on each channel to make it easier for your target audience to find you. Link out to your awesome new domain name and website on these social channels and get sharing to grow your network. Global reach…here you come!

Want to take your DIY entrepreneur life into the digital nomad realm? Check out BoldGrid’s tip on Hover’s blog on becoming a digital nomad.

Samantha Lloyd: