Today, we're diving deep into a crucial yet frequently overlooked aspect of your online presence—the About page.
It's surprising how many people forget to include essential details like their full names or make their business and podcast information clear. In this episode, we will flip the "Your audience is the hero" script on its head, the power of storytelling in connecting with your listeners, and practical tips for crafting a compelling about page whether you're a business with a podcast or a podcast-centric website.
Plus, we'll touch on invaluable resources like Don Miller's "StoryBrand" and Matthew Dicks' "Storyworthy" to help refine your storytelling skills. Stay tuned for insights that could significantly impact how you present yourself and engage with your audience online!
The sections mentioned for an effective About Us page include:
A basic, but very useful framework is:
We help (who is your audience) do (what they need to do) so they can (benefit)
Your description should tell listeners what kind of content you talk about and explain how people can benefit from listening. If you need a little help, think about how you can convey the problem you’re trying to solve in a way that convinces listeners they should care. -Apple
Listen to Your Podcast Website
Storybrand by Donal Miller
Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks
Wes McDowell on About Page Formulas
00:00 - None
00:37 - Your About Page Gets Traffic
01:00 - Put Your Full Name
02:02 - About Page - About Face
02:29 - Tell Your Story
02:48 - Share Your Opinion
03:10 - Give Something For People to Connect With
03:30 - The Business First About Page
04:46 - Where Are You?
06:30 - Isn't This the Heroes Journey?
07:37 - Last Week's Episode
08:27 - About Page Podcast First
11:57 - Storyworthy
13:06 - Audience Survey