Does Profile Page Really Matter?

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   broussardleslieposted 14 years ago

   Sorry if this is not the proper Forum Category to post this in.
   
   I've updated my Profile Page to include links to some of my hubs. Is that helpful? 
   
   Can you take a look and see if there are any changes you would make? http://hubpages.com/profile/broussardleslie
   
   Does your profile page really even matter?
   
   Thank you for your input!

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      dohn121posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I do like you updated Profile Page and this is the proper place to post this!  It is well organized in which any visitor can easily navigate through.  The only thing that I would add is a brief bio about yourself to build a bit of trust with your audience.  You can do so without being too revealing. 
      
      I hope this helps, Leslie.

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         broussardleslieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Dohn: Thanks for your input. I always appreciate your help! When you say "bio" do you mean like where I'm from, my family situation, etc?

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            dohn121posted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Yes, but use that to your discretion.  I look at it as a kind of resume in which entices readers to read your hubs.  For instance, my being born in Vientiane, Laos automatically lends credit to me to write about Luang Prabang, Laos, the Khene instrument, Alexandra Bounxouei, and even Lao Folktales.  Living in New York for most of my life also gives me some right to be writing about New Paltz, NY, etc.
            
            Of course, this is up to you...I just think it helps me to gain a readership.

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               broussardleslieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               How's it looking now, Dohn?
               http://hubpages.com/profile/broussardleslie

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                  dohn121posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  I like it.  It short and sweet and to the point.  I recommend updating it with the influx of newly published hubs.  I've learned while hubbing that visitors are VERY LAZY and need everything to be ready for them, even if it means saving them from having to scroll down a page. 
                  
                  Great job, Leslie!

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                     broussardleslieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                     Thanks, Dohn!!

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      Lady_Eposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      As to the question - Does your profile matter? Its nice to have an idea of the person behind the Hubs. Well, for people like me who are always curious.
      
      Will check out your Profile later and leave a comment.

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      rebekahELLEposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I always look at profile pages to find out about the person and if they have sites that I might like to visit.  it's kind of like your 'business card.'

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         rebekahELLEposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         also, if it's too long and someone has every single article they've ever written, I don't read it. sometimes 'less is more.'
         

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         broussardleslieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Business card. Thank you for that explanation.
         I'll definitely check out your blog!

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   kirstenblogposted 14 years ago

   I would go out on a limb and say yes it does matter. I have had a couple of adsense clicks from my profile page so even it can add somewhat to how you profit here.

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      broussardleslieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Kirsten: I didn't realize there were ads on my Profile! Thank you for pointing that out; now I will definitely start taking the profile page seriously.

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   Crazdwriterposted 14 years ago

   Hey dohn long time no chat...hay can you give me some pointers on my profile page please?http://hubpages.com/profile/Crazdwriter

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      dohn121posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Hey, Crazdwriter.  I think that you should give a brief summary/synopsis about your hubs so as to sell to the reader why they should read your hubs.  I do like your intro but you could definitely add a bit more info concerning your hubs so that can easily navigate your page.
      
      I look at my profile page like a Hub Store in which I'm inviting readers to come inside and pay a visit.

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         Crazdwriterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks Dohn! I'll definitely change it and hopefully make it better lol but right now...BREAKFAST! I'm starving!

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         broussardleslieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Not that you asked for my opinion, Crazdwriter, but I did take a look at your profile. I agree with Dohn. In my humble opinion, the profiles that have links to topics and/or some of your favorite hubs seem to be the most eye-catching...

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   Janettaposted 14 years ago

   I think it absolutely matters! That's the first thing you see when visiting a hubbers profile. I always read the profiles of hubbers and love to see some interesting or fun info about the person. It helps us get to know you and is a great way to introduce yourself to the community. Your profile can turn people away from your page or draw them in. It also helps put a face to hubbers, making us more real as well as providing a great space to link to a blog or other website you may have.

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      broussardleslieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you for your input, Janetta. I have had links to my blogs on my profile for a while. I do not know if anyone clicks on them, but they are there
      
      I agree that a profile can turn someone away, as I had went to a VERY boring profile page recently that was a LOT of copy, and I just left.  Did not even look at the hub titles, because I would have had to scroll down...
      
      I think that your intro on your profile is fabulous (and your pic helps, too!)

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         Janettaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         well, thank you very much I've done the same thing with long, boring profiles. Makes you not even want to read anything else. I figure your profile is the first thing you've written that others will read so better make it interesting!! lol

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   TMinutposted 14 years ago

   Whenever I read articles online, I check to see what the author's credentials or experience are for the subject they're writing about. My own profile is useless in that regard (good example of what NOT to put in a profile) but it does matter.

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      broussardleslieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I will DEFINITELY be following your blog! Thank you for posting your opinion regarding profile pages on this forum. I greatly appreciate it!
      
      What if I do not have any experience or credential to offer towards my hub in my profile? For example, I've written about political/social issues in my hubs, I do not reference any particular reason in my profile that someone SHOULD read my opinion...does that help or hurt me?

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   Lady_Eposted 14 years ago

   Nice Profile.
   
   There's alot of writing on your page. You might want to consider putting Hubs in a link. Example, if someone clicks on Political and Social issues - it then opens up to the Hubs you listed. (I did it with Poems on my profile)
   
   If you check out the profile for Aqua - Click on Health and Beauty, it opens up to all her Hubs on Health and Beauty. I don't know how that clever lady did it, but you might probably know how.
   
   http://hubpages.com/profile/Aqua
   
   Just a suggestion as most people skim profiles.

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      Jeffrey Nealposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Wow, that's a really neat trick!  I'll have to figure out how that's done.

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         sunforgedposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         shes linking to her tag and category pages (specifically topics )
         
         Lady e= entertainment
         http://hubpages.com/author/Lady_E/topic … nt/637/hot
         
         http://hubpages.com/author/Aqua/topics/ … y/1117/hot
         
         you can do the same

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            Jeffrey Nealposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Oh, okay, thanks. I just looked.  Not as complicated as I thought.  I thought I would have to hack the URL and figure out how mine would work through trial and error.  Of course, it doesn't really make much difference for me currently since you can see all my hubs on one page.  Off to work on some more...

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            broussardleslieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Thank you, lady_E that is an EXCELLENT idea.
            Sunforged, I understand what you are saying, but I still do not know how to do it...Where do I find my tag and category pages?
            
            Thank you all so much for your input!

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               sunforgedposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               well you already have your topic pages on the profile page, is that new since you wrote this comment?
               
               you can get to the tag pages via the tag links in the sidebar of your hubs - what i called 'category" are the hub created categories already on your profile page - you can click the header and use that link, doesnt make sense for the profile page, but can be used outside of hubpages and in your hubs

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                  broussardleslieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  Yes, I'm sorry. I hastily asked the question I didn't mean to waste your time. I did eventually figure it out. I still think Aqua's profile looks better, though.

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            Lady_Eposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Thanks. Its so handy to know these tips.

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         Lisa HWposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Aqua's IS good.  I, on the other hand, have been "brilliant" enough to send people AWAY from my Hubs.         I guess my thinking was that whatever my profile lacks in information the other stuff shows, in the event anyone is at all interested anyway. 
         
         I've never quite known what to do with the profile.  I've gone back and forth between having only a few of the "skeleton basics" to having having more personal stuff, to having "whatever" seems like a good idea when in I'm in the mood to change it.  I may to need to "copy" Aqua's approach one of these days.

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            broussardleslieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            How did you send people away?
            I agree with you on the profile; I've battled with it the entire 2 months I've been here.

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         broussardleslieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Jeff, I'm not POSITIVE, but you might not be able to do it until the categories show up on your profile. (I believe that happens at 15 hubs). Again, I could be wrong...

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   broussardleslieposted 14 years ago

   Okay, I've updated it again with the "topics" pages and a very brief bio at the top...
   
   Can someone/everyone please take a look and tell me what you think now?

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   EWealthGuideposted 14 years ago

   I'll agree with the other people, and I'd say it does matter. Because when soemone clicks on your picture, they will ready your profile info, and if it's interesting they'll read your hubs, and hopefull become your fan.

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      broussardleslieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I agree. Did you check out my profile? I'd love your input.

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