How to Create the Perfect about me page for your blog with examples
This post will go into how to create the perfect about me page and it has examples to help you out too. Don’t worry it will be a step by step guide to help you through it!
What is an About me Page anyway? And should I have one?
Not everyone agrees that you need an About me page some bloggers don’t even have one on their site.
It can be useful for people to get a flavour of what you are all about and why you are blogging in the niches you are blogging in.
After updating this post I have now decided that I really need to update my About me page its been too long since I last updated it!
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What about you how long has it been since you updated yours?
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What do you need to do to create the perfect about me page:
Here is a list of things to keep in mind as we go along constructing our About me page:
- Talk about what you can do for your audience
- It’s you on a plate! – but it’s not about YOU it’s about your audience
- Include some pictures or video- you need to be human!
- Add you WHY
- What are you good at go ahead and brag
- Introduction include your full name
- It’s not your autobiography
- Explain your mission
- What can you offer them
- Have a call to action too
EXPLAIN YOUR MISSION FOR YOUR ABOUT ME PAGE what can you do for your Audience?
Ok, so you are fired up to get started and you find you are staring at a blank page!
Argghh that was me I just couldn’t encapsulate my mission statement – why I was here in a few sentences.
Ok, what should you do?
Try – write about what you think you want to be here to do for people reading your blog it doesn’t have to be fancy
Chuck in a bit of personality too!
And don’t forget you can always rewrite it when you feel that you have a better handle on what your blog is about.
Make sure you know how you can help your audience and how you are going to be useful to them.
For instance, if you are going to go into the Craft DIY niche and write about knitting – who are you targeting?
- Beginners
- Intermediates
- Skilled
If you are targeting beginners you should mention you have some great posts for beginners on your website and how they will help your audience grow their knitting experience.
So here is what I have decided to add to my Why I am here for you:
Hi, Guys, it’s me here Lia Castelvecchi- Scottish Italian in case you are wondering and no I am no relation to Paolo Nutini – well maybe distantly something to do with Nonno’s ( Grandpa ) sister but that’s another story!
Why am I here?
- I love reading blogs about blogging and have done for years. Yep, it was time to get off my butt and start one of my own about how to start blogging – like a follow along with anything I do you can do too!
- Crafts – I love crafty things I have always played around with wool in some form or other and if you are looking for projects and inspiration then I introduce you to lots of different things you can try from crocheted flowers DIY crafts, knitting almost anything but maybe not woodwork!
- Health and Money tips- because I am a pharmacist and because I struggle with budgeting I will from time to time include GREAT tips to answer those burning HEALTH questions or Money issues.
Who says you have to be NICHE!!!
Who is your Website for?
You want to be intentional when you discuss what you can do for your audience by mentioning who you are directing your website at?
- Is it single mom’s
- Families
- Retirees
Going back to the knitting example if you are targeting beginner knitters are you specifically targeting Retirees who have time on their hands to learn a new skill. If you then mention this its really important as you want your audience to be the right audience for your blog.
What to put in your Bio
When you write this section it is important to add why they should read your blog, what are they going to get out of your posts, the types of posts that you write about, can you show credibility and how did you start your site.
You really need to show them what you can do for them so you would want to include what you have already done for instance any useful posts that your readers may find useful and inspiring to either get started blogging for instance or started doing DIY crafts.
Here is an example of what I have included in my About page taking into account what readers will get out of my posts and showing credibility in the length of time I have been blogging now.
Blogging Stuff to help Create your Perfect About me Page
- It’s not impossible to make money and don’t be afraid to have that as your goal.
- I have already published some posts that will hopefully help you out and show you what is possible.
- Its been a long years journey and I have learned so much in that year it’s been amazing. If you want a flavour of what you can achieve then having a read at these posts will give you some inspiration if you want to start a blog.
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What can you offer your TRIBE?
So you want to include information about what you can offer to your blog readers – why should they read your blog over someone else’s? As I have said above you want to show readers why they should read your blog.
Here are my reasons as to why readers should read my blog
I want you to read my blog and feel like you could start your own blog because I have shown you how I have started and yes I am no big blogger earner. I am also a little guy too!
You are joining me for the ride too!
I can provide you with lots of inspiration for crafty projects just name your poison I have probably tried some kind of crafty endeavor or money saving or making scheme! I have tried it so you don’t have to try and fail! I will give you the tools to succeed!
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ADD A CALL TO ACTION
You should really include a call to action when you create the perfect about me page
It can be near the beginning of your About me page but it should also be at the END.
Here is my call action
A KILLER ABOUT ME PAGE SHOULD ALSO LINK TO FOR EXAMPLE YOUR RESOURCES PAGE!
This could be a freebie from your site, a course or a relevant affiliate offer.
So this is what mine offers
Resources I use for my blog
My second call to action is my new Ultimate guide to starting your own blog. Its the PDF download of my series of 13 posts for you to read.
My Ultimate Guide to Starting your own blog can be found here
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There you go how to write the best create the perfect about me page!
Don’t forget you don’t need to do this straight away you can do this further down your journey when you have a clearer idea of what you are wanting to say and do!
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Glad its help thanks Lia
Love your writing skills! You broken it down easily for the reader to understand and follow. I believe a mission statement is key and talking about what to expect from reading your blog. I have taken down some notes and will be updating my About Me page. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this! Great tips.
Have started my blog and trying to refine it. Need to get more traffic. Think I will use some of your tips and work on it.
Thanks, Barb
Hey Lia, great post. I was looking for ideas to revamp about page on my work at home blog and this is what I needed. You have listed all the important factors – I will go through it one by one and ensure everything is covered
I also think that having a photo and knowing the person behind the blog helps establish a connection with the readers.
Great post!
Hi Sammi, thanks I am glad it helped you.
Thank you for your help. I am in the midst of starting my blog. Your post was just what I needed to get inspiration.