Subjective Advertising
This new venture is a bit odd to me. I’m normally not one to boast or brag. . . HAHAHA! I couldn’t even keep a straight face on that one. Really though, there is a fine line between advertising oneself and broadcasting narcissism. Things get harder when you try to take everything about yourself and boil it down into something you can use to promote a service.
So, that requires stepping back and looking inward objectively. That’s what I’ve been doing for the past few days. I’ve put together the simplest things I could in the beginning. What separates me from everyone else? What skills do I have that others want? How can I help those who help me?
About Me
One of the first thing I did was update my About Me page here. At the very least it needed to reflect my current situation. I feel like there’s a lot more I can put in there, and in time I will, but for now it just needs to explain my situation.
Self-Promotion
Now that I’ve figured that part out, the next part is a bit more tricky. I have to find a way to let people know what I can do for them without annoying them. No one wants to be bombarded with advertising, especially if it’s irrelevant.
And not only that, but I also have to be okay with it. It can feel awkward. . . But for me, honesty is key. No matter how uncomfortable I may feel sharing parts of myself with others I have to be honest with them. If I can’t help someone, I will be open about it. But if I feel like there’s something I can offer, I won’t shy away from the challenge.
Promotional Objectives
So now I’ve begun dictating a path. I’ve put together some small daily goals for me to work towards. It’s nice to have a lot of tools available to accomplish things, but it can be hard to figure out how to put them all to their best use. Don’t be too surprised if you see me trying new things, I may even make you question my sanity . . .
First and foremost, I hope I can post something new here on this site every week. I’ve set myself tasks and reminders. These posts will hopefully be of much higher caliber than before. This is the first of many. So to start, I’m just laying out my plan. And my plan is to promote myself to those I can help.
Social Media Marketing
I already have a bit of an audience across multiple social media platforms. So I’m going to take to those platforms to spread my message. I have already begun rebranding across Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube but there’s still more to do. Not only do I need to grab the attention of my current audience but I also have to inspire new people to join me.
I’ll be diving in, doing research and experimenting with my social media to see what works and what doesn’t. I will experiment with SEO and gimmicks through trial and error in the hopes of reaching new people and enriching their lives.
Copious Consultant
I will also continue offering myself as I have been, seeking out those in need and helping how I can. The best way to promote generous works is through generous works. I will forge ahead through this digital world reaching out to those I see in need and help them how I can.
