Building a personal website sounds exciting and it is.
But let me be real : It’s also overwhelming, humbling, and full of moments where you ask, “Do I really need this?”
For the longest time, I thought having a personal website was just for techies, designers, or people with shiny portfolios. Not for me.
I told myself,
“You’re not ready.”
“Who’s going to read it anyway?”
“What if it’s not good enough?”
So I waited. And waited.
Until one day, I realized…
I’d been showing up everywhere except for myself.
Now I’ve finally hit publish on mine, I wanted to share the lessons I learned along the way, not just the technical stuff, but the mental game behind creating a space that truly reflects you.
I didn’t need a perfect website.
I needed a place that felt like me — raw, real, and growing.
Not to impress. Not to perform.
But to take up space.
To say, “This is who I am, and this is what I believe in.”
Start with who you are — not just what you do💡
I spent a lot of time listing job titles and skills… until I realized:
People don’t remember roles. They remember stories.
Your website is a space to own your narrative.
Why you love what you do.
What lights you up.
What you believe in.
That’s what makes people want to work with you, hire you, or follow your journey.
You grow into your website — not the other way around💡
I thought I needed to “arrive” before I launched.
It’s not a final version of you.
It’s a living version of you. And that’s powerful.
You have to know that your Website Won’t Be Perfect, and That’s Perfectly Fine.
But here’s the truth: you grow, and so will your website.
It’s better to publish a “good enough” version and improve over time, than to wait forever for perfect. Your voice is allowed to evolve.
Your story is your strongest asset💡
I used to focus so much on titles, skills, and clean layouts. But what makes people stay isn’t your resume.
It’s your why. Your values. Your voice.
Let people feel you in your words.
Let them know what you care about and why it matters.
If you’re thinking about starting one too, maybe this can help you start with more clarity (and less second-guessing).
You don’t need 10 case studies, 5 blog posts, and a glowing testimonial to launch.
All you just needs are :
🚀A clear “About You”
🚀A basic idea of what you offer
🚀Something that shows your thinking (a blog, a sample project, even a single post!)
Let it grow as you grow.
Let’s Keep This In Mind
If you’ve been thinking about building your own site, let me tell you what I wish someone told me:
👉 You don’t need to be an expert.
👉 You don’t need permission.
👉 You just need a starting point.
Put your name on something. Tell your story in your way.
Create your own little corner of the internet and let it be a reflection of you, not just your profession. So if you’re on the edge of “Should I?” — let this be your nudge:
You’re allowed to be visible.
You’re allowed to show up messy.
You’re allowed to grow in public.
Your story deserves to be seen.
And your voice? It deserves a home that you control.
So start small, be honest, and let it grow.
People don’t remember colours. They remember how you made them feel. And maybe most importantly…
I learned that you don’t need to wait to be chosen.
You can choose yourself. Today. Right now.
Because one day, someone will land on your site and think,
“This is exactly who I’ve been looking for.” 🌈
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