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Jason — Thu, 14 May 2009 05:46:45 -0000

I didnt thought that you can brand yourself. It's a good thing that you wrote this. This is great especially if you're into sales.

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Lauren — Sun, 10 May 2009 21:40:11 -0000

Wonderful article! I especially agree regarding the last point - if your brand is static, it'll grow old and lose appeal. It's important to be open to the idea of it evolving!

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Brett Tilford — Sat, 02 May 2009 16:12:54 -0000

@Ben great post on personal branding and I agree about Schawbel being a great resource on the topic.

@Margot-Helena: great tip on purchasing your own domain name. so true.

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CA — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:44:18 -0000

Also, build your brand when the going is good and it will help you when the going gets tough.

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Margot-Helena — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:12:17 -0000

Hi Ben,

a truly excellent post.

A few remarks, first to the name discussion. It does help to have a unique name which stands out - it's easier for people to remember and notice it. One the other hand, a very common name might benefit you differently - because of the number of searches on it. People might not be searching for you, but might find you anyway, if your personal name appears among top searched keywords.

Secondly, if you're branding yourself and your name, it helps to have a domain also with your name.

Keep up the good work!

Greetings from Estonia,

Margot-Helena

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pushbuttonproductions — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:04:42 -0000

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Sandrine Prom Tep — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:25:36 -0000

Great post. Thx.

An excellent marketing scholars' article linked to the topic (i.e.; personal branding online) is:

"We Are What We Post? Self‐Presentation in Personal Web Space"
from Hope Jensen Schau and Mary C. Gilly
JOURNAL OF CONSUMER RESEARCH • Vol. 30 • December 2003

http://www.journals.uchicag...

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Benjamin Yoskovitz — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:16:24 -0000

I don't think an unusual name really makes a significant difference, although I suppose it makes it easier for people to find you on Google. But that's really not what a personal brand is about. A name is just a label. Your brand is much bigger than that, and even if your name is John Smith you can have a strong brand that's a huge asset.

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Benjamin Yoskovitz — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:15:00 -0000

Thanks Jason ... just trying to get your attention :)

Plus, I liked your post and it fit perfectly with what I was writing about...

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Aznul Shahrim — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 09:46:34 -0000

What a great article! I Agree 100%! I feel personal branding is important because it creates an identity that people can relate to. Everyday, we are being bombarded with thousands of marketing advertisements that our mind can only filter those that we will be familiar with.

And I agree that it takes time -- "Patience is a Virtue"

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Timon Weller — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:27:51 -0000

Branding i agree is so important in many ways.. That's why it is so important to have an unusual name..

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Thomas — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:13:57 -0000

Very nice info! Personal branding is really important

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Sofia- Free ads — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:52:14 -0000

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talia phillips — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:31:22 -0000

I have never understood why more people don't pay attention to how they brand their products or services. I know from personal buying experience that branding is a HUGE part of what I buy.

I admit it, I'm shallow and I pay attention to packaging, I am much more likely to buy something in a cool package than something packaged cheap and ugly. And building a name customers and clients can trust is vital to succeeding in any market.

You make some great points in your post, I hope more people pay attention so they can sell me their products and services successfully! lol!

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Mary Ann — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:51:34 -0000

A persuasive personal brand that convincingly and enthusiastically promotes the exceptional value you bring to an organization is your best tool in today's competitive workplace climate, and is well worth your effort and time.

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Jason Alba — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:34:03 -0000

Ben, great post - you linked to one of my favorite posts :)

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Wayne Liew — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:55:18 -0000

The Internet is booming and it is so easy for people to get online and brand themselves. With so many people searching for things which include people that they meet, hear or read about on the Internet, personal branding is becoming so important for each individual. In fact, personal brand is becoming an asset for every individual, it helps you get business deals, a job or a even huge following.

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legal investigation — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:43:52 -0000

I am also with the idea of personal branding .If a person advertises for his own product than people have faith in that brand .

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Olga Gillies — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:37:00 -0000

I could really have used this about a year ago! Well written and easy to understand - great for anyone just starting out, and for me, who is currently going through the process, and, as you mentioned, it's an ever developing process. Thanks a lot for the information!

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Megan from Imaginif — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:33:35 -0000

Oh gosh...you have just explained, in a way I could understand, what a very expensive marketer tried to have me understand. In the marketers language and hype, I failed to understand the worth and importance of personal branding.
A GREAT and very helpful article. Thanks so much.
Megan from Australia

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Mary Ann — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:53:19 -0000

Great article Ben! A brand is an advertising lever you use to effortlessly position your distinct personality at the top of your niche prospect's consciousness.

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manish gusain — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:18:09 -0000

it was great article about personel branding. the more you explore yourself you will get more confidence .

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Tim Andren — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:51:02 -0000

Great insight on personal branding. The term will gain more and more popularity in the next few years. Facebook Connect and Open ID, components that will allow users to take their web identity with them, are growing due to demand from a connected, personal brand audience. We're looking at an entire generation of web users who are growing up with social networks as second nature to them as the telephone was to generations before it.

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Ben — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:45:43 -0000

Very good tips, number 2 holds very true for myself. When I first started blogging I had a fear that I didn't know that much, now I have realized just how much I truly do know.