Brand Positioning Made Easy

Brand Positioning Made Easy

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Brand positioning has become a critical step in expanding an online presence and generating income for your business.

People want to do business with others they know and trust, and it's important to convey an image of creditability, likeability, and believability when online.

As with all relationships, it takes effort, interest, and give and take to form a solid bond. But since most people relate to face to face interaction more readily, your job as an online marketer is to build the trust through your correspondence and communication. This is true whether you have a brick and mortar business or work from home - most people will first find you on the internet and the experience needs to be a thoughtful process.

The purpose of brand positioning is so that you become the go-to person in your field. Your ultimate goal is to brand yourself as the expert in what you know best such as Dr. Phil, Rachel Ray, or Dr. Oz have done.

The first step in branding "You, Inc" is to create a headshot photo that can be used on your website or blog, business cards, and other correspondence. This professional image can be uploaded for free at Gravatar.com - a service that will link your photo anytime you comment on an article, a blog, or other online media. As people get familiar with your face, they also get familiar with you, and the walls of distrust will begin to break down.

In addition, you can sign up for a professional profile on LinkedIn.com. This free service will position you as the expert in your field. Remember to completely fill out your profile information including your image. Google seems to love LinkedIn so your chances of being found will increase with this service.

When branding "You, Inc.", remember that your product or service becomes secondary in the importance of promoting you. Successful online marketers will secure a personal domain name and create a web presence such as www.JaneDoeInc.com. This will allow you to truly brand yourself as an expert in your field, and will also provide you with a personalized email address. Of course, all links from your personal site will direct a prospect or customer back to your central page where you can provide further content from your profession.

Business cards, websites, and other marketing materials would benefit with the inclusion of your image. Real estate agents have been using this marketing strategy for years because it helps the prospect connect with agent long before any verbal communication has been exchanged.

Finally, don't forget to connect in a personal way. Take the time to respond to email and other inquiries. Show your prospects you care and be timely and courteous with your communication. People like to feel appreciated and your quick response will show them that you care.

As you go forward with your business development, keep these simple tips and mind. Doing so will ensure an increased exposure on the net.


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