My First Blog Post
Here it is—my first blog post on my own personal branding site. Not entirely sure where I want to take these posts yet, but for now, I’m keeping them personal, real, and as a way to keep you updated on where I’m at with business.
Why Now?
The timing of this first post isn’t random. I’ve just released the first niche page focused on startups and personal branding sites. This is just the beginning—I plan to build out dedicated pages for all the niches I want to work with. The next one will be for solar panel companies, but before I can launch that, I need to put together some portfolio work, including drone shots and at least a few mock websites, to properly showcase what I can do. No one buys from an empty shop, so building a solid foundation of work is my current priority.
Why Startups and Personal Brands?
So why startups and personal brands first? Well, it’s personal. In my first year at the University of Salford (last year), I joined a business incubator as part of the business school. That experience taught me a lot—sometimes more than my actual business undergrad course. The reason I joined wasn’t just for the knowledge, but for the connections. I wanted to surround myself with like-minded people and learn how to get my web design business off the ground here in Manchester.
The Opportunity
And it worked. The incubator introduced me to a lot of people in the early stages of their business journeys—people who need websites now or will need them in the near future. These are exactly the kind of clients I want to work with. I’d love to collaborate with some of the people I met during that journey and help them establish a strong online presence that sets them apart.
What’s Next?
So, that’s where I’m at right now. Building niche pages, refining my portfolio, and positioning myself to work with startups, personal brands, and soon, solar companies. If you’re reading this and thinking about getting a website—or if you just want to follow along with my journey—stick around. This is just the beginning.