There are many options to creating your own website. Someone could hire a specialist to create a domain around marketing a specific product, while other people could utilize sites like wordpress.com or livejournal.com to create content. Here is what livejournal’s home page looks like.
The purpose of a sight should be the determining factor for which option you choose. For use as a tool to market yourself to potential em
ployers, a site that does not cost money to the user and one that is simple to edit might be the best option.
The first thing you want to do when creating a website is to have clear goals in mind before you begin. To put yourself on the web for p
ossible employers to see is also a key component to separating yourself from others who might be seeking the same job as you.
Having a website is also a way for a potential employers to get to know you a little better without seeing you in person. This is especially easy to do if you are submitting a resume online and have the link to your site on the contact information section of your resume. This would also be a way to show someone that you’re not afraid to embrace technology and can use resources to put yourself ahead of the crowd.
This would not be the place, however, to post pictures of your kids and the party you had last weekend. Remember that this is a professional site dedicated to making you look capable, competent and of the highest professionalism. This would be a great place, on the other hand, to display your best works and have a digital portfolio for people to see online.
Below is a short tutorial on how to create one website for free, with wordpress.com.
