How To Create An Effective About Us Page with Kathryn Thompson

The About page is often the forgotten page. Many businesses forget that the About Us or About Me page is one of the most important in a website. It’s where people usually land when they enter your website. It introduces who you are, what you do, what you stand for, and how you help people. It’s one of the most powerful sales pages on the entire website if done correctly. In this episode, messaging strategist and copywriter Kathryn Thompson discusses the importance of the About page. She also shares tips on how to make this section pop while containing essential information. She also talks about issues that many people grapple with like being reluctant to toot our own horn or adding lead magnets on this page. Kathryn’s wealth of knowledge will make you view your About page in a different light after listening to this episode! WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: Kathryn’s business and services (01:32) The importance of the About Page (02:23) Balance being professional and showing your quirks and authenticity (04:12)  What do you include on the page? (08:06) Touch on qualifications that are relevant to your audience (10:23) Toot your own horn (13:33) Writing in the third person vs the first person (15:34) Parts of the About page (17:37) The design aspect of the page (21:07) Lead magnets on the About page? (23:15) Other things to consider (25:33) Get a third perspective about your business (27:34) Write copy that converts (30:54) A final piece of advice (32:34) For full show notes and links visit: https://samanthariley.global/podcast/255/