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You can develop\u00a0a brand that makes you stand out as a professional in your industry and, by doing so, you&#8217;ll attract the right employers and have a solid online reputation.<\/p>\n<h2>4 Tips to Improving Your Online Personal Branding<\/h2>\n<h4><strong>Buy Your Name<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The first step is to own your domain name. If your name is common, this might be easier said than done. If .com isn\u2019t available try .us or .me. If your name is available, buy it and hold on to it even I you don\u2019t know what you want to do with it yet. The investment will be worth it. Once you have your own website, join Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook to be sure that you also have control over your name on social platforms.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Set Yourself Apart<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Once you have these online platforms use them to showcase your expertise. 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