The 'About Us' page is a vital part of any website. It is actually one of the most visited pages of any and every website. Think about it - if you want to find out about a company, organisation or individual, it is probably the first page you look on their website.
Therefore, one of the first impressions you can make on a potential consumer is from your 'About Us' page. Fortunately, this is good news for everyone, especially because it is one of the best pages on your website for you to truly personalise and get creative with.
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How To Make a Good "About Us" Page For Your BlogWebsite[/caption]We have all seen good 'About Us' pages, and we've all seen bad ones equally. Therefore, the initial question here is: What actually makes a good 'About Us' page?
Be Unique
Firstly, we definitely believe it should be memorable.
The 'About Us' pages that we all remember are the ones that truly stood out to us: perhaps the page was funny, entertaining, used a lot of good imagery, or anything else that made it memorable.
Whatever it is, find the unique points of your business and let it shine creatively in your 'About Us'. Depending on your business' style, you can make it work to create an 'About Us' page that stands out against other businesses in your field.
Also, bear in mind that your consumers will appreciate a company that doesn't take itself too seriously. If you show a little humour, and uniqueness, through your 'About Us', then it reveals a quirky side to your business that will appeal.
Personalise Your Page
The second thing to remember when you're creating a good and effective 'About Us' page is to personalise it enough, to suit you and your business. It should contain information that would relate to your users and consumers. Personalisation will also help to show the humane side behind your business and brand; depending on how much information you are prepared to share.
However, if you believe that you are a business that doesn't want to reveal any personal information about you, or the people behind the company, then there is still a way to personalise your brand through your 'About Us'. Think like a worldwide brand, and reveal the intricate details about your company: for example, show how your business came to be, and reveal other interesting snippets that only your true fans would care to learn.
Tell Your Story
If your business has a particularly interesting, or unusual, back story relating to how it came about, then that would also be a fun way to make the most of your 'About Us' page alone.
Reveal your story - the how, why, and what your business ultimately stands for. This is particularly effective if you have a brand message for your consumers, or believe that your company personally has something to offer that differs from the rest of the market.
Although, always keep to the fact that your 'About Us' page shouldn't be too lengthy. You don't want to overload your consumers with too much information, or, indeed, bore them off the page. You want to keep your page eye-catching and interesting. It is advisable to break up any large bodies of text or information with fun images, or a particularly pleasing colour scheme.
Create a Business Timeline
Another fun way to reveal all about your business, which won't be too wordy or uninteresting, is through an interactive timeline.
This is also a good way to easily showcase significant times that your business expanded, and highlights for your company. It keeps the tone positive, and focuses on how successful your business has become over the timeline.
Also, if you make it interactive, you can allow your users to click through to read more about the milestones that they find interesting. This will then entice them to read more and spend more time with your website and company.
Be Clear and Concise
Asides from inserting fun and your own uniqueness into your 'About Us' page, you must remember that the main point of the page is to explain who you are. The page must, most of all, be informative and clear.
The 'About Us' page should explain succinctly what your company does, and what the goal is, but in a fun and relatable manner. Don't overdo it with the explanation, however - the best 'About Us' pages are concise and simple, making it easy for the audience to understand your business and your intentions.
Another solid way to inform your consumers helpfully is through using a few testimonials. Ask your previous clients for these and feedback - and remember to assign their names and authority to the quotes. Testimonials will make your company look more legitimate and successful, as well as quietly boasting about the strength of your consumer base.
The People Behind Your Business
If your company wants to be more friendly and relatable, then you may not necessarily want to focus on your business and goals. In that case, it may be more appealing to focus your 'About Us' page on you and your staff members. Especially if you have a small team, focusing on your staff can be a very effective way to appeal to your consumers, as they can see the people working behind your business.
You don't have to include a lot of information about anyone in particular, and certainly not any really personal details. However, if you get the staff members to write short paragraphs about themselves, revealing a quirky snippet about themselves or what they do in the team, then this will be enough information.
It is also essential to use photos for every staff member, and make the images look fun and unique, in order to truly reflect the feel and personality of the company. Interesting images compliment any 'About Us' page.
We hope that you have enjoyed our examples, and ideas for how to create a good 'About Us' page. Check out your own page - do you feel inspired to make the little changes that make it really stand out?
All 'About Us' pages are different, and they should be designed to suit your business' personality! There are no strict rules, just remember to spend time and don't ignore the importance of this page.
Guest Post By Yasmin Ffion Scott
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