Comments on: The Importance of a Compelling Bio http://gigaom.com/collaboration/the-importance-of-a-compelling-bio/ Sat, 26 May 2012 02:44:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Inside Tips to Take Charge of Your Publicity – WebWorkerDaily http://gigaom.com/collaboration/the-importance-of-a-compelling-bio/#comment-87144 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:01:54 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=19013#comment-87144 [...] this kind of information (topics you’re prepared to discuss, sample questions you can answer, your bio and your photo). From my own experience, I can tell you that the job of a writer or interviewer is [...]

]]> By: Aungkk's Blog http://gigaom.com/collaboration/the-importance-of-a-compelling-bio/#comment-87143 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:56:56 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=19013#comment-87143 [...] or work with new clients. It’s easy to let these slip that when someone asks for a resume or bio, we scramble to provide an updated one. Do it now while you’re not rushed. It also helps to have [...]

]]> By: 10 Things to Do Before the New Year http://gigaom.com/collaboration/the-importance-of-a-compelling-bio/#comment-87142 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:01:50 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=19013#comment-87142 [...] or work with new clients. It’s easy to let these slip that when someone asks for a resume or bio, we scramble to provide an updated one. Do it now while you’re not rushed. It also helps to [...]

]]> By: Robert http://gigaom.com/collaboration/the-importance-of-a-compelling-bio/#comment-87141 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:19:00 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=19013#comment-87141 I never thought about the importance of the Bio or About page, but this article showed me the light! Good stuff.

]]> By: How to Create a Twitter Profile for Writers | Meryl.net http://gigaom.com/collaboration/the-importance-of-a-compelling-bio/#comment-87140 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:56:17 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=19013#comment-87140 [...] resources. Your tweets are number one in attracting your followers. However, writers still need a good bio because many Twitter users don’t follow someone who lacks a bio or creates a useless [...]

]]> By: How to Build a Better Twitter Bio http://gigaom.com/collaboration/the-importance-of-a-compelling-bio/#comment-87139 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:01:35 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=19013#comment-87139 [...] good bio shares your experience, builds your credibility, makes a first impression and displays your [...]

]]> By: Take Center Stage: Promotion & Publicity http://gigaom.com/collaboration/the-importance-of-a-compelling-bio/#comment-87138 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:01:45 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=19013#comment-87138 [...] page or social network profile, you have an opportunity to connect with that person and say something memorable that will help you stand out in his or her mind. By sharing what Nancy calls “succinct [...]

]]> By: MattHurst http://gigaom.com/collaboration/the-importance-of-a-compelling-bio/#comment-87137 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:50:09 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=19013#comment-87137 Not to mention the value a good bio has to SEO and Personal Branding…

]]> By: gwalter http://gigaom.com/collaboration/the-importance-of-a-compelling-bio/#comment-87136 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:38:54 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=19013#comment-87136 Good tips – struggle? Why yes I do, thank you very much.

Recently I was asked to turn in bios for two sites I’m blogging for. I finally got them narrowed down to about 4-5 paragraphs. The online editor wrote back with a chuckle, “Um, 50-60 words please.”

But how in the world can I convince people how awesome and fantastic I am in 60 words? Well, and that’s exactly the point. I love my new 56 word bio!

]]> By: How interesting is your online profile? | Hello (a blog from Stratepedia) http://gigaom.com/collaboration/the-importance-of-a-compelling-bio/#comment-87135 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:38:18 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=19013#comment-87135 [...] and leave my biography information blank.  I just don’t know what to write.  In the article The Importance of a Compelling Bio Amber Riviere shares, not only a fantastic name with yours truly, but also the benefits of allowing [...]

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