Creating a Professional Onlime Presence or Image

“"There are many different ways to create and develope a professional online presence or image. Conducting business in a professional manneris important. The internet can be the great equalizer. It can allow us to communicate our thoughts, often with people that we might not interact with in person. Maintaining a high code of ethics can be one of the best ways to haveing a great online presence. And I beieve showing appreation to others is also important. Adding information about you and your business endeavors. Managing a good profile. Any public appearance you make, article you're quoted in, or other public mention of you may be shared online. This is a great way to build your professional image online. A key for your business is your online reputation. We have more about creating a professional presence or image online here, at a2000greetings.” Posted by Susan Flory ~ a2000greetings

 

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Creating Your Professional Image on the Internet

Updated December 16, 2019 , By Shelley Lowery

 

There are many types of professionals on the Internet. Business consultants, writers, web designers, software developers, the list goes on and on. What does it take to be considered a professional? Well, according to the definition from Webster's dictionary, a professional is "Engaged in, or worthy of the standards of, a profession."

 

Does this definition mean that if you are engaged in a profession you are automatically considered a "professional?" Of course not. Creating a professional image entails a great deal of time and effort. Not only should you have a great deal of knowledge and experience in your chosen field, but you must conduct your business in a professional manner. Developing a professional image on the Internet will include all aspects of your business.

 

Attitude

Courtesy

Honesty

Product

Customer Service

Technical Support

Refunds

Web Site

Fellow Business Owners

 

Attitude

 

Your attitude is one of the most important aspects of developing your professional image. It can make or break you. The way you deal with your peers, customers, questions, complaints, requests or compliments will all reflect upon your professionalism.

 

Courtesy

 

Let your customers know how much they're appreciated. Be well mannered, respectful and warm. Always remember to say please, thank you and you're welcome.

 

Honesty

 

Never be dishonest with or mislead your customers. It will eventually catch up with you. Tell it like it is. You have to earn your customer's trust to create long term relationships.

 

Product

 

Always over-deliver in all aspects of your business. If you over-inflate the perceived value of your product, your customers will be disappointed and probably not buy from you in the future.

 

Customer Service

 

When dealing with your customers, go above and beyond the expected. Listen to your customers and validate their feelings. Just because you know and understand something, don't assume they do.

Technical Support

Poor technical support is probably one of the biggest complaints from unsatisfied customers. Make yourself completely available to assist your customers. Answer their emails and return their phone calls as quickly as possible. Work with them until you have a satisfactory solution.

 

Refunds

 

Always happily refund your customers money if they aren't satisfied. Don't argue the issue or write nasty messages. Be courteous, apologetic, and ask your customers why they weren't satisfied. Remember... The customer is always right, even if you feel they're wrong.

 

Web Site

 

Your web site is a direct reflection of you and your business. It should look professional in design, contain your complete contact information, including your phone number, provide complete product information and an easy ordering process.

 

Fellow Business Owners

 

Creating your professional image online not only includes your business and customers, but it also includes being respectful to fellow business owners. If someone requests a link exchange or any kind of business promotional exchange, answer their email. That's considered a professional courtesy. Whether you're interested in their proposal or not, you should at least acknowledge their request. Failure to do so is not only considered rude, but unprofessional.

 

Always strive to do-the-best-you-can-do and everything else will fall into place.