These tips will help you write online profiles that are taken seriously by your visitors. Avoid creating a bad first impression and turning away your hard-earned traffic.
(yawn)
Never ever write the word guru in your online profile. Never. Ever.
I see "guru"...I think sales funnel.
I see "ninja"...I think moron.
Frankly, I've met too many "gurus" in my life who couldn't do a thing for me. And I'm sure I'm not alone with that experience.
Gurus belong into ashrams...not profiles. Besides, calling yourself a guru is so 2006.
And ninjas go into turtle soup.
By the way, "goo-roo" is also the call of doves, right before they get ready to drop something...
Aren't we all?
Every single one of us gadzillion menschlings is unique. That's just the way it is. So, why are you pointing it out, again?
Are you, like, especially unique?
An outcast?
Oh.
Then join us and become a little more regular.
It'll help with shrinking your head a bit.
Don't tell us that you are unique - show us how.
Or even an expert?
Um...okay.
Know why Mr.Gatti's call their pizza the "best in town"? Hint: Because it's not.
In fact, know why some folks call themselves "gurus"? You guessed it.
The point is: If you have to say that you are powerful, or something...you're probably not.
Prove your authority by sharing highly useful content. Give freely of your knowledge and expertise, and don't hold back. Be kind, helpful and communicative.
Be that authority.
Honestly?
When I read the title sentence in an online profil I think: You are passionate about helping yourself to reach your full potential as internet marketer, right?
I can understand being passionate about helping others...with their coding questions, or how to keyword-optimize a blog post, or how to run a marketing campaign for a small business...
I actually feel it myself. It's a lot of fun!
But should it be your primary "store sign" in your online profile?
Perhaps not.
Generosity is all about action, not self-promotion.
My little article above was inspired by a very interesting blog post by Jeff Haden:
8 Words That Should Never Appear In Your Twitter Bio
Check it out for Jeff's comments on...
Can you think of any other bad words for an online profile? Please share them here...
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bayouladyJDKimballJan 1, 2012
I'm a well learned "Nana". I speak doggerish, and I'm a true deep south cook. I didn't study at the arm of a famous chef,but my daddy was a cook in the army,and what he taught me puts me right up there with Paula Deen...(Okay....that is a stretch....scratch that....)So,you can trust my grandmotherisms,doggie tales,and you won't be sorry you tried my recipies.
For me,it's tell me who you are and what's your life all about.Make me want to read ,because I want to see more of your life lessons.
hamshi5433Nov 27, 2011
"Gurus belong into ashrams...not profiles." haha
JimmieNov 4, 2011
emmalarkinsNov 3, 2011
nickuptonNov 2, 2011
Holistic_HealthNov 2, 2011
MujjenNov 1, 2011
marciagOct 31, 2011
Although now that I think about it, maybe it's in a different context between being passionate about some of the topics I write about and being 'passionate about helping others reach their full potential', which does sound spammy and scammy and full of hot air...
chefkeemOct 30, 2011
ohcarolineJul 27, 2011
For example: Texas, USA, Canada, UK, Southern France.
mhoppalJul 3, 2011
Also, I'm with you on all of these. I think it all boils down to show, not tell. They always teach that in secondary school writing classes, but some people fail to internalize it, it seems, which makes this article absolutely necessary.
chefkeemJun 23, 2011
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GraceJun 18, 2011
;-))
P.S.: Hier steckst du also, wir vermissen dich so langsam bei pagewizz.
LG
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hamshi5433Jun 5, 2011
"Gurus belong into ashrams...not profiles." this line just made me LOL somuch!
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chefkeemMay 28, 2011
It's wonderful to see you here on Wizzley. :)
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