What is the most viewed page on your blog (besides your homepage of course)? Most likely, it is your about page. I know for me, the first thing I do when when visiting a new blog is scroll through their home page, then proceed to their about page to learn more about them. This means you could missing an opportunity to connect with readers. That is BIG!
At the end of the day, I found that readers really just want to know you. They want to “hear” you talk, see about your life, learn things from you and interact. So, if you don’t have an about page at all, I would advice you get one — F A S T.
I am by no means an expert on about pages, but I do read blogs – a lot. & have seen some pretty awesome about pages, and some non-existent ones. Here are some tips I have put together to help you take your about page to the next level. & a little inspiration for you to get started on your page!
TIPS FOR YOUR ABOUT PAGE
Pictures: Make sure to include pictures; these are a must! People want to see you π
Connect: Include things about you: Hobbies, Loves, Interests, Odd things about you – this will help people connect with you. Maybe you will meet another blogger that loves diet coke, football, or went to the same college as you. All these things help build connections.
Links: Give people a reason to stay on your blog. Promote your favorite posts, or social media outlets. (I personally do not have this on my about page, but I have seen it done really nicely)
Be You: At the end of the day, what makes you- you. Are you good with design? Show it through your about page. Do you like being in front of the camera? Make your about page a vlog. Love photography? Feature your latest Instagram shots. Letting your personality shine through is what will ultimately set your about page apart and make it memorable.
ABOUT PAGES THAT INSPIRE
Living In Yellow
The Kinch Life
Heart Like Mine
Southern Cafe
What do you love in an A B O U T Β P A G E ?
Marquis Clarke
You are to stinkin’ cute! Linking up from the hop, new follower here π Great tips!
http://hellonewlywedlife.blogspot.com/
Marquis Clarke
Thank you! π
Marquis Clarke
What a great post Marquis! I JUST published my About Me page! I’d LOVE if you took a look at it to let me know what you think!! I like about me pages that have pictures too, and some fun quirky facts that help me get to know the person better. I also like when there is all the contact info there too, because I HATE when I’m on a blog and can’t find their email or twitter or something, haha.
<3 Kallie http://www.butfirstcoffeeblog.com
Marquis Clarke
pure inspiration. I am going to go re-write mine now!
Marquis Clarke
I definitely need to work on mine. Thanks for the tips!
Marquis Clarke
Very awesome tips! I will be giving my about me page a fresh look this evening thanks to this post! I think I have my quirks and funny little things down pat but I don’t have links to favorite posts! This was super informative! Thanks girl! -Ginny http://www.buttergirldiaries.com
Marquis Clarke
It looks great!! I really like it π
Marquis Clarke
haha.. I know I need to redo mine :/
Marquis Clarke
I know, I do too…ekkk…
Marquis Clarke
Thank you! Yay, I will have to go check it out.
Marquis Clarke
awesome post!!!
Marquis Clarke
Oh heyyyy! Thanks for the mention. π Happy to see I have a good about me page. Great post!
Marquis Clarke
this is really awesome! i’m always trying to tweak my about page because a lot of companies who contact me will spit out facts from it. thanks for the tips!
Marquis Clarke
Thanks for this post! I am always looking for new ways to improve my blog, so this really helps! Hope you’re having a great week so far!
Marquis Clarke
Thank you π
Marquis Clarke
I really like yours! Do you have a twitter? I tried to find you today..
Marquis Clarke
That’s awesome, I didn’t even think about that!
Marquis Clarke
Thank you π looking forward to sleeping in this weekend!
Marquis Clarke
I think we will be revisiting ours again soon! Great tips.
http://www.beautiesunlocked.blogspot.co.uk
Lx
Marquis Clarke
Thanks!!
It’s southrncafeblog π No “e” in southern, unfortunately it was too long. Haha.
Marquis Clarke
These are such great tips!! Definitely going to be refreshing mine!
p.s. what id the font you used for the word about? I’m in loooooooove!
Marquis Clarke
I actually discovered your page through Bonnie Cribbs’ pinterest page! I’m loving your blog so much. These about tips are extremely helpful! I actually just made one on mine. Thanks for sharing. I know I’ll definitely be back!
http://sensiblestylista.blogspot.com/
Marquis Clarke
Thank so much for the love, lady!
xx
Marquis Clarke
Absolutely! Love your blog π
Marquis Clarke
Thank you! Glad to have you.
Marquis Clarke
Thank you! It’s actually my handwriting
Marquis Clarke
Thank you!
Marquis Clarke
I love these tips! Thanks for sharing π
Marquis Clarke
I’m so happy I stumbled across this since I was planning to redo my about page. Thanks for the tips and definitely checking out some of the inspirations you’ve linked!
Marquis Clarke
OMG you have amazing handwriting!! π
Marquis Clarke
Hahaha.. thank you π I keep wondering if it looks like a kid..lol
Marquis Clarke
Oh good! Thanks Maquis!
Marquis Clarke
I am in the processing for updating my about me page, and I absolutely LOVE the examples. Plus, I found new bloggers to stalk. π
Marquis Clarke
Yay! So glad it was helpful for you!
Marquis Clarke
Glad it was helpful for you!:)
Marquis Clarke
Thank you!
Marquis Clarke
No problem, anytime!
Marquis Clarke
I loved the tips on this post so I took your advice and created my About Me page. Would love any feedback you can offer. π
http://the-sweet-side.blogspot.com/p/about-me_21.html
Marquis Clarke
Marquis, I read this when you first posted it and immediately changed my about page. I just realized (after reading your 5 Things Every Blog Should Have) that I never thanked you for this post. Thanks. It helped a lot! And again, I love reading your blog all the time!
mrsmaugeri.blogspot.com
Vii Marie
Thank you! I love the examples!
Elizabeth Brooks
Thank you, the examples were a nice touch