Whenever I get together with other writers and bloggers, branding is a favorite topic of conversation. What version of their name to use, how to find a Twitter name that isn’t already taken, and the list goes on.

When it comes to branding, it’s easier to do it right the first time than to go back and re-do it. I know — I went through my own personal rebrand several years ago and learned a lot through the process.

I finally compiled all my tips on branding into a three-page resource that’s available as a free download right here. Take a few moments to review the checklist, then follow the links below for more insight into the world of personal branding!

Popular Posts About Branding

• Why Personal Branding?
• my personal (re)brand
• consistent (personal) branding
• (re)branding: step-by-step

Personal Branding Tips & Resources

• The Best Personal Branding Advice I Ever Got – from Trina Holden
• He Calls Me By Name: A Fresh Perspective on Personal Branding – on Allume
• Personal Branding: Don’t Be Afraid – on Design by Insight
• Brand Yourself in Four Simple Steps – from ProBlogger
• Top Branding Tips – from Amy Lynn Andrews
• Every Writer Has a Brand – from Jeff Goins
• Can You Change Your Online Brand? – from Mary DeMuth
• Build Your Personal Brand with These 5 Simple Tools – from Michael Hyatt

Thoughts on Branding from Stephanie Bryant:

• The Power of a Tag Line
• Are You A Personal Brand?
• How to Develop Your Personal Brand
• To Decide If You’re a Brand
• Branding vs. Building a Platform {why neither are evil}
• When You Are Your Brand
• Color Within The Lines
• Your Visual Brand Identity