{"id":4049087,"date":"2020-10-24T14:11:22","date_gmt":"2020-10-24T08:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/?p=4049087"},"modified":"2023-09-22T01:11:21","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T19:41:21","slug":"introduce-yourself-as-a-blogger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/introduce-yourself-as-a-blogger\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Introduce Yourself As a Blogger (in Blog and Life)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>Today, I want to write something different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s late at night, I have my tea ready, and my mind is wondering about one thing:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>How to introduce yourself as a blogger?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It sounds like it\u2019s no big deal, but it really is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s why:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"toc\" class=\"mb-toc\">\n<h2>Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#intro\">1. What do you do for a living?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how\">2. How I introduce myself now<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#focus\">3. Focus on what you do, not what you&#8217;re called<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#blog\">4. Introducing yourself in a blog<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#friends\">5. Introducing yourself to friends and family<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#strangers\">6. Introducing yourself to total strangers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#bio\">7. Introducing yourself in an author bio box<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#interview\">8. Introducing yourself in an interview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#additionaltips\">9. Additional tips when introducing yourself<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">10. Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"intro\">\u201cWhat do you do for a living?\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When I contemplate how bloggers introduce themselves, I\u2019m not just thinking about&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/how-to-write-about-me-page\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2454\">writing an \u201cAbout Me\u201d page<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past, I often felt awkward and weird when talking about my profession to friends and relatives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Despite trying to describe blogging as accurately as I can, I almost never liked how people responded:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some respond with a half-hearted \u201coh, cool!\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Others respond with a confused look on their face.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A few respond with a barrage of questions that make the conversation even more uncomfortable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worst of all, some people respond with a very devastating question: \u201cWhy don\u2019t you try getting a real job?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>#FacePalm<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/FacePalm.jpg\" alt=\"Blogging Job Meme\" class=\"wp-image-4049088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/FacePalm.jpg 621w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/FacePalm-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>That\u2019s why I disliked the question \u201c<strong>what do you do for a living?<\/strong>\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a lot of people, it\u2019s just a simple question. But for bloggers who are yet to make money online, it can be discouraging \u2013 especially with how people respond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how\">How I introduce myself now<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, I decided to brush the doubt aside.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I realized that to be a successful blogger, I should feel confident when talking about what I do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"ss-ctt-wrapper ss-ctt-style-2\" data-ss-post-id=\"4049087\" data-nonce=\"88c42e4445\">\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=If+I%2C+myself%2C+didn%E2%80%99t+believe+in+my+future+as+a+blogger%2C+what%E2%80%99s+the+point+of+even+trying%3F&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4049087&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-tweet\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">If I, myself, didn\u2019t believe in my future as a blogger, what\u2019s the point of even trying?<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=If+I%2C+myself%2C+didn%E2%80%99t+believe+in+my+future+as+a+blogger%2C+what%E2%80%99s+the+point+of+even+trying%3F&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4049087&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-link\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>Click to Tweet<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ss-svg-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M28.75 9.5c0 0.25 0 0.563 0 0.813 0 8.688-6.625 18.688-18.688 18.688-3.688 0-7.188-1.063-10.063-2.938 0.5 0.063 1.063 0.063 1.563 0.063 3.063 0 5.938-1 8.188-2.813-2.875 0-5.313-1.938-6.188-4.563 0.438 0.125 0.813 0.125 1.25 0.125 0.625 0 1.188-0.063 1.75-0.188-3-0.625-5.25-3.313-5.25-6.438 0-0.063 0-0.063 0-0.125 0.875 0.5 1.875 0.813 2.938 0.813-1.75-1.125-2.938-3.188-2.938-5.438 0-1.188 0.375-2.313 0.938-3.313 3.188 4 8.063 6.625 13.5 6.875-0.125-0.5-0.188-1-0.188-1.5 0-3.625 2.938-6.563 6.563-6.563 1.938 0 3.625 0.813 4.813 2.063 1.5-0.313 2.938-0.813 4.188-1.563-0.5 1.5-1.563 2.813-2.875 3.625 1.313-0.188 2.563-0.5 3.75-1.063-0.875 1.313-2 2.5-3.25 3.438z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END .ss-ctt-wrapper -->\n\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Today, I\u2019m more than happy with the way I introduce myself in public and on the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s my blogger introduction sample:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-Introduction.png\" alt=\"My Facebook Introduction\" class=\"wp-image-4049089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-Introduction.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-Introduction-300x117.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-Introduction-768x300.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s my first piece of advice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"focus\">Focus on what you do, not what you\u2019re called<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When I get asked about my job now, I don\u2019t just say \u201cI\u2019m a blogger.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I say, \u201cI help people build a profitable online business through authority building strategies.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The key difference between the two answers is the FOCUS.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the first one focuses on a title, the other focuses on a goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here \u2013 let me give you a template:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/One-Liner-Template.png\" alt=\"How to Write a One-Liner Introduction\" class=\"wp-image-4049090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/One-Liner-Template.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/One-Liner-Template-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/One-Liner-Template-768x230.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-box-gray\"><em>\u201cI help&nbsp;<strong>[your target audience]&nbsp;<\/strong>achieve&nbsp;<strong>[their goals]&nbsp;<\/strong>not only with&nbsp;<strong>[old method]<\/strong>, but through&nbsp;<strong>[your unique method]<\/strong>.<\/em>&#8220;<\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That will be your credo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>It is the one-liner that you\u2019ll use to introduce yourself on social media and in person.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You still have a few things to do if you want to incorporate this into a proper blog introduction. But for now, let\u2019s get your one-liner introduction ready.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you have to do is answer four simple questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Who is your target audience?&nbsp;<\/strong>If you\u2019re new to blogging, targeting a narrow niche is better than casting a wide net. You can analyze your current readers or use&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/how-to-choose-blog-niche\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2455\">this comprehensive guide<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>to figure out who you should be targeting.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What will you help them with?<\/strong>&nbsp;What are the goals that your blog aims to help them with? The more specific and clear the objective, the better.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What is an old method that you think isn\u2019t enough?<\/strong>&nbsp;This line makes your introduction more impactful since you\u2019re mentioning something people are probably already familiar with. Think of something that everyone is already doing, but usually isn\u2019t enough to get results.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What is your unique method?&nbsp;<\/strong>Finally, you need to coin an original term that encapsulates your value propositions. It should be a framework that guides how you set blogging goals, like \u201cAuthority-Driven Blogging.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ll give you a few minutes to come up with answers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re done, plug them into the template I shared with you earlier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you\u2019re in the weight loss niche, you can go with something like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-box-gray\"><em>\u201cI help&nbsp;<strong>stay-at-home professionals<\/strong>&nbsp;achieve their&nbsp;<strong>ideal body<\/strong>&nbsp;not only with exercises, but through&nbsp;<strong>dynamic diet planning.<\/strong>\u201d<\/em><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have your one-liner ready, it\u2019s time to fashion it into different types of introductions based on the situation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"blog\">1. How to introduce yourself in a blog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First things first, let\u2019s incorporate your one-liner into your official \u201cAbout Me\u201d page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You probably already know the basics, like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Writing a killer headline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Following-up with a compelling first paragraph<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using a crystal-clear photo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharing a little backstory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finishing up with <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/social-proof\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2456\">social proof<\/a> and a CTA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The next step is to simply insert a version of your one-liner anywhere in your introduction.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expound it if necessary, like what&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/about\" data-lasso-id=\"2457\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nomadic Matt<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>did by listing down questions his target audience asks.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Nomadic-Matt-Introduction-1.png\" alt=\"Nomadic Matt's Introduction\" class=\"wp-image-4049093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Nomadic-Matt-Introduction-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Nomadic-Matt-Introduction-1-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Nomadic-Matt-Introduction-1-768x488.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How NOT to introduce yourself in a blog:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When writing an introduction in your blog, avoid being vague.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Your introduction shouldn\u2019t leave your readers with more questions than they started.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-box-gray\">\u201cI help people <strong>(who?)<\/strong> make money blogging <strong>(how?)<\/strong> using easy-to-do strategies <strong>(what?)<\/strong>.\u201d<\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"friends\">2. How to introduce yourself to friends and family<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your one-liner also serves as an excellent starting point when introducing your profession to friends and relatives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, your one-liner already discusses what you do in a sharp and concise way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The usual follow-up is, \u201cHow do you make money with that?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s when you can briefly mention your&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/make-money-blogging\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2458\">monetization strategies<\/a><\/strong>, like:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Selling an online course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selling an eBook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doing affiliate marketing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I like how&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.juliepagemakeup.com\/about-me\" data-lasso-id=\"2459\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Julie Page<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>highlighted her strategies in two short paragraphs:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Julie-Page-Introduction.png\" alt=\"Julie Page's introduction\" class=\"wp-image-4049094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Julie-Page-Introduction.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Julie-Page-Introduction-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Julie-Page-Introduction-768x254.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How NOT to introduce yourself to family and friends:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When talking about monetization strategies, use words they will understand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid using technical terms like:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-box-gray\">\u201cI make money through affiliate commissions&nbsp;<strong>(what?)&nbsp;<\/strong>and sales of my authority blogging online course&nbsp;<strong>(double what?)<\/strong>.\u201d<\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"strangers\">3. What about to total strangers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Believe it or not, it\u2019s actually less awkward to introduce yourself to strangers instead of people you know.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People tend to be more careful with how they respond in such conversations. In turn, they come up with better follow-up questions that are easy to answer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The only rule here is to relax and be yourself.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a page out of Rob and Kennedy\u2019s book when they talked about themselves on\u00a0<strong>Email Marketing Heroes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"629\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Rob-and-Kennedy-from-Email-Marketing-Heroes.png\" alt=\"Email Marketing Heroes Introduction\" class=\"wp-image-4049095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Rob-and-Kennedy-from-Email-Marketing-Heroes.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Rob-and-Kennedy-from-Email-Marketing-Heroes-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Rob-and-Kennedy-from-Email-Marketing-Heroes-768x483.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How NOT to introduce yourself to strangers:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Never oversell yourself. Keep it light and try not to say something that\u2019ll put them off, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-box-gray\">\u201cI teach bloggers my own digital marketing formula. You can go to my website to check out my products, I also get thousands of monthly traffic there.\u201d<\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bio\">4. Introducing yourself in an author bio box<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ever tried&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/guest-blogging\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2460\">guest blogging<\/a><\/strong>, you\u2019ll understand how important it is to write a compelling author bio.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only should it capture attention \u2013 it should also motivate readers to click the link to your website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can model it after the one-liner you wrote earlier, but it doesn\u2019t have to be an exact copy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s important is that readers know exactly what you do, what you offer, and how readers will benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a good example by&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/optinmonster.com\/why-these-21-headlines-went-viral-and-how-you-can-copy-their-success\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2461\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tom Southern<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>in his guest post on OptinMonster.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Tom-Southern-Introduction.png\" alt=\"Tom Southern Introduction\" class=\"wp-image-4049096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Tom-Southern-Introduction.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Tom-Southern-Introduction-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Tom-Southern-Introduction-768x222.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How NOT to introduce yourself in a bio box:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever you do, don\u2019t be vague and shy away from the opportunity to promote something meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t write something like this:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-box-gray\">\u201cI\u2019m a freelance writer and part-time fashion blogger&nbsp;<strong>(where?)<\/strong>. I write about men\u2019s shoes, corporate style, grooming&nbsp;<strong>(how exactly will readers benefit?)<\/strong>.\u201d<\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"interview\">5. Finally, introducing yourself in an interview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTell us a bit about yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That\u2019s how a lot of interviews start with these days.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key here is to remember one thing:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The audience and interviewers probably already have an idea of what you do.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That gives you an excuse to talk a little about your accomplishments and experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, they\u2019re not wondering about your job. Rather, they\u2019re asking \u201cWhy should I listen to this person?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recall being thrown this question right off the bat in a&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bloggerspassion.com\/ankit-singla-interview\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2462\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BloggersPassion<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>interview:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BloggersPassion-Interview-Introduction.png\" alt=\"BloggersPassion Interview Introduction\" class=\"wp-image-4049097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BloggersPassion-Interview-Introduction.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BloggersPassion-Interview-Introduction-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BloggersPassion-Interview-Introduction-768x370.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re being interviewed for a broad audience, then it\u2019s fair to mention a thing or two about your business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That\u2019s when you can go back to your one-liner and make a solid first impression on the audience.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How NOT to introduce yourself in an interview:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing anything but establish your authority and credibility is a mistake when introducing yourself in an interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-box-gray\">\u201cMy name is Ankit Singla and I\u2019m a full-time blogger. I blog about blogging&nbsp;<strong>(just a bad introduction across the board)<\/strong>.\u201d&nbsp;<\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"additionaltips\">Additional tips when introducing yourself&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling more confident in yourself now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you head out there, remember that no two social interactions are exactly the same.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, utilizing your one-liner is enough to turn any conversation into a comfortable and meaningful one. Other times, you need to try a bit harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So, before I end this post, here are a few more tips you should keep in your back pocket:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improve your posture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect your \u201cAbout Me\u201d page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t look down and maintain eye contact when speaking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t look at your phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dress well&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice your one-liner in front of a mirror<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t be afraid to admit if you\u2019re feeling awkward<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Answer one question at a time, don\u2019t overexplain&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t offer something you\u2019re selling unless you\u2019re asked to<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try not to discuss your income or just give a ballpark figure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t use technical terms that the other person won\u2019t understand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask questions about the other person as well<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay humble<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smile and have fun!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Well \u2013 I must say I enjoyed writing that.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, blogging is a full-time career.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You need to talk the talk before you can walk the walk.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the tips above, you should always feel like a million dollars when introducing yourself to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What about you? How would you write your one-liner introduction?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Paste it in the comments below and I\u2019ll let you know what I think.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional resources you might be interested in:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/resources\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2463\">Best Blogging Resources &#8211; Check All Tools That I Use<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blog-editorial-calendar\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2464\">Blog Editorial Calendar &#8211; Manage All Your Tasks Effectively<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blog-post-structure\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2465\">Perfect Blog Post Structure &#8211; Create Outlines Like A Pro<\/a><\/li><\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, I want to write something different. 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