Comments on: The importance of personal branding.

By: A social media guide for e-commerce retailers

A social media guide for e-commerce retailers — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:28:53 +0000

[...] prepared to “let in” to my life, and they are the ones that connect with me on a very personal level. The more personal the better in fact. It shows a deeper understanding of my needs as a consumer, [...]

By: Phil

Phil — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:53:03 +0000

Of all the times to get my email address wrong, I did it just then.
Fixed. Gravatar success.

By: Phil

Phil — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:47:40 +0000

Just got around to watching this – and glad I opened it in your blog page, the video didn’t show in rss feed.

I’ve been thinking about this a lot – my avatar is technically me, though not in the clearest sense. My head is sideways and very high contrast. Though it is me, and it’s my universal avatar, so It may be around for a little longer. Until I find (or take) something better at least.

Its weird being strangely comfortable with being recognised by strangers. Sometimes very strange.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:01:11 +0000

Hah, thanks Michael. I’m quite sure a round up of the SEO event you are going to would make for some great content.

I’m not a big beer drinker tbh, partial to the odd Vodka now and again, speed is nothing – as a drinking buddy of mind once said wisely -”its a marathon not a sprint!”

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:04:40 +0000

Hey Paul,

You beat me to it, though I’ve nothing interesting to say.
Fair play to you for jumping right in.

Do you drink beer as quickly?

By: Paul Anthony

Paul Anthony — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:01:12 +0000

I use the built in Mic – it seems to be quite good.

I haven’t looked into the editing of things, but that is plannned for the next post, when I’ve a bit more time to work on quality.

I’ll be able to push the video out with something such as TubeMogul, if I can get my branding in at the start or the end of the video. Hopefully that will result in additional direct traffic.

By: David Airey

David Airey — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:53:45 +0000

I had to take a second look for that big chip in the mug to register. Haha.

Thanks for the web cam recommendation, Paul. Do you use the built-in mic, or did you buy a separate one?

I wonder if you’ve considered editing your video (having a fade-out at the end, or a title at the start, for instance). Nate Whitehill has done this quite effectively with some of his video blog posts from last year.

By: Paul Anthony

Paul Anthony — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:59:40 +0000

@David – haha. Yes and as my sister says “If you must drink your tea on camera – at least do it with one which doesn’t have a massive chip out of it”

I would have to recommend Logitech’s Quickcam Sphere AF Web camera – its a pretty expensive camera, but I love some of the features you get with it, including face tracking.

As per the WordPress subscribe to comments plugin – I haven’t looked into it, but thanks for the heads up. Might be a worthy one to implement.

thanks again for stopping by.

Paul.

By: David Airey

David Airey — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:45:55 +0000

Well done for taking the plunge, Paul!

Using video has been in the back of my mind for some time now. I need a better webcam, so will search for one next time I’m out shopping.

It’s funny, in your article text you write: “Many bloggers shy away from showing their mugs on their site…”

I think you showed a little too much of your mug (at the beginning), and be careful not to set it down too close to the microphone. ;)

I did laugh out loud at your human cloud bit, though! Haha.

Good on you again.

Off-topic, and as you use WordPress to power your blog, had you considered installing the ‘subscribe to comments’ plugin? It’s one of the first I’d go for with every new blog launch. Without doubt.

By: Dan Schawbel

Dan Schawbel — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:39:59 +0000

Good post here highlighting why personal branding is important. Since your brand is what you stand for, people will get to know you distinctly by how you brand yourself. When you create a website, such as yours, people will judge you based on what’s available to them and they will either be attracted or repelled by it. If they are attracted to it, then you might get a new business opportunity!