Need some hints?
- You visit at least one everyday
- You use them while sitting, moving or even lying down
- You judge them within seconds of being introduced
- You hate dealing with the difficult ones
Did you guess?
Every eCommerce Executive Needs a Personal Website
I’m always surprised whenever I meet someone within the eCommerce industry who doesn’t have a website under his or her name (ex: here’s mine www.AlaaHassan.com)
In this digital age, a website is a virtual version of your business card.
Having a personal website is not the same as…
- Having Linkedin profile
- Having an About.me page
- Having a Social media account (Facebook, Twitter, Google+…)
Your Personal Website is:
- Your personal hub
- A place you call home
- A place you own
- Your reputation
- Your expertise
- Your Value Proposition
- Your Personal Brand
No one is allowed to take it away from you and benefit from it.
Why Don’t You Have A Website Already?
If you do, then congratulations! You’re already ahead of many other eCommerce executives out there.
But if you don’t, is it because…
- It costs too much?
- You don’t have time?
- You don’t need one?
- You are not special?
- You don’t deserve one?
- You never thought of having one?
What is stopping you?
Here’s a thought.
The eCommerce industry is changing every day. There are more eCommerce executives than ever. The executive position in general is becoming more specialized.
Our jobs are not as secure as they used to be. You need to establish your personal brand ASAP.
DO THIS: Start by launching a website on www.Strikingly.com (affordable, reliable & easy to use)
My good friend, Johnny Russo, Director of eCommerce at Mexx.ca, just launched his own after we discussed it over lunch a couple of weeks ago in Montreal. I’m glad I was able to inspire him to get started.
Let me know if you need any help. I can show you how I’ve done it for myself as an eCommerce Executive at iNetVideo.com
In the meantime, you can read some of my personal branding tips.
If you have a personal site already, post it in the comments below!