Whether we subscribe via email, or RSS or just bookmark, I imagine, we all read a great number of blogs. This Ultimate Blog Challenge has added so many to my “must read” list.
When I go to a blog for the first time, I read everything on the “About” page. I love hearing people’s stories and understanding what motivates them to share. The more detailed the ‘about page’ is, the more likely I am to subscribe.
Today I wanted to highlight a mom and wife who is the driver behind Inspired to Action. Her name is Kat, and she writes about tips and tools for inspired moms.
On the about page, Kat has a video.
It’s 8 minutes* long. I love how authentic she is and how she shares her story. She tells moms that they are not “just a mom”. Also, within that 8 minutes (at 6:50) I heard something that told me she has a real encouraging husband who doesn’t join her when she’s feeling down, but rather lifts her up.
Her husband encouraged her when she was completely discouraged. She was grumpy, frustrated, miserable with her day, and her husband said:
“It’s not about the mom you were today,it’s about the mom you’re fighting to be.”
I love that. He knows what kind of mom she wants to be – and he believes she’s working toward her goal.
Do you have a video on your “About” page?
What’s your view on sharing your story – do you believe in sharing a lot – or just a little bit?
*My son, the web-video guy, says that a video under 3 minutes is best. If you’re interested to learn more – check out the link to his business on my ‘about’ page. 😉
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Great idea – I never thought about having a video on my about page! Thanks for the tip and glad I found you on the UBC!
Thanks for dropping by, Tor!
If you’re interested in seeing a process for writing a ‘profile video script’ take a look: http://www.write-strategy.com/2010/06/creating-the-perfect-video-script/
Alex (my son, the web-video guy) uses this process for his clients.
Thanks for sharing that – I love Kat’s blog and have been reading it for a while. I don’t have a video on my ‘about’ page – but it’s a wonderful idea……
I think Kat does a great job inspiring moms! (I go there to be inspired and I’m a ‘graduated’ mom!
About videos – Alex, my son the web-video guy, says keep it short.
I’m still gathering courage to do a video… And Alex has a professional studio/sound and everything.
I’m in the process of rewriting my about page. It takes time to figure out what to put in there, since I want to share the inspiration and desire for creating the business. thanks for sharing other people’s approaches.
The best resource I’ve found to understand what an “about page” should be is from Michael Hyatt – former CEO of Nelson Publishing.
Here’s the link: http://michaelhyatt.com/10-ways-to-create-a-better-about-page-for-your-blog.html
I think an ‘about’ page should be ever changing, and growing. Afterall, we’re always changing, right? 🙂
The mom I’m fighting to be. That is EXACTLY what I meant on my “hate my life” blog. Every day I wake up with the hope of the mom I’m fighting to be. Oh my, this just blessed my socks off!
I’m glad you found it inspiring… me too! (her video brought me to tears)
What a great idea. Although my feeble attempts at videoing myself isn’t a fun process. I can’t get over me looking back at myself on the computer screen. 🙂 But I really like the personableness of this idea. I’ll have to consider it for our blog. I am grateful to have found you, Lori. You have a great blog and a great title – I find myself being encouraged too!
Blessings,
Debi