The right way to market yourself is to provide value to others, and if you want people to like you and work with you, you have to provide value to them.
self marketing
| Way | describe |
| blog | Your own blog, and your posts on other people's blogs |
| Sprinkler | Create your own blog channel while being interviewed by other blog channels |
| video | Upload your own shared content and course themed videos on videos like YouTube |
| Contribute to a magazine | Write articles for software development related magazines |
| books | Authored or self-published |
| Code Camp | Most code camps allow participants to speak freely |
| technical meeting | Great way to broaden your network, even better if you can speak at a workshop |
Doing these things takes time and perseverance. Over time, every blog you write, every podcast you interview, and every book and article you write helps to market yourself and increase the recognition of your personal brand. Knowledge. Ultimately you are an authority in this field and have followers. This prestige translates into better opportunities and ultimately your career. From now on, don't wait, success belongs to you.
Take action
- If you don't have a blog yet, start one and think about what topics you'll be focusing on.
- Come up with at least 20 articles for your new blog.
- Make a schedule listing the exact times when you will start your blog and create content for your blog.