How to Add Awards to Your BlitzMetrics Personal Branding Site

Introduction

Awards and recognitions are a great way to enhance your personal brand by highlighting your achievements and expertise. By adding awards to your BlitzMetrics website, you can showcase your accomplishments and gain credibility with potential clients, collaborators, or employers.

This guide will walk you through the process of adding awards to your personal branding site.

Cleaning Up Existing Awards:

Before adding new awards, it’s a good idea to clean up any placeholder awards or outdated recognitions that may already be listed on your site. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Navigate to the Awards page: In your site’s admin dashboard, locate the page labeled “Awards” in the left-hand sidebar and click it to navigate to the “All Awards” page.
  2. Select All Existing Awards: Look for a checkbox option that allows you to select all existing awards, which may be labeled “Select All” or something similar.
  3. Choose the “Move to Trash” Bulk Action: Once all awards are selected, find the dropdown menu with bulk action options. Select “Move to Trash.”
  4. Confirm Deletion: Click the “Apply” button to delete the selected placeholder awards.

Once any placeholder awards are cleared, you are ready to upload your new achievements.

Adding a New Award:

To add a new award to your site, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Awards Section: From the Admin Dashboard, navigate to the “Awards” section.
  2. Click “Add New”: Look for a button labeled “Add New” or similar, which will open a page for you to input your award details.

Adding Your Award Details:

Here are the fields you will need to complete for each award:

  • Award Name: Enter the name of the award you received (e.g., “Employee of the Year,” “Best Research Paper Award”).
  • Awarding Institution (optional): Specify the name of the institution or organization that granted you the award.
  • Awarded On (Date) (optional): Provide the date when you received the award.
  • URL (optional): If available, include a URL that links to a page with more information about the award or the awarding organization.
  • Image (Institution Logo or Award Logo) (optional): You can upload the logo of the awarding institution or the award itself to visually enhance your site.

Best Practices for Displaying Awards:

  • Be Selective: Choose awards that are most relevant to your professional field or personal brand.
  • Include High-Quality Logos: Adding a logo for the awarding institution or the award itself can make your site more visually engaging and professional.
  • Use Accurate Dates: Ensure that the dates for your awards are accurate, as they provide context for your accomplishments.

Showcasing Your Success:

By adding awards to your personal branding site, you can effectively highlight your professional milestones and demonstrate your value to potential clients, employers, and collaborators.

Final Thoughts:

  • Update Regularly: As you continue to earn awards and recognitions, remember to keep your site up to date with your latest achievements.
  • Provide Additional Context: If possible, use the URL field to link to articles, press releases, or other resources that give visitors more information about the award and why you received it.

With these steps, you’re ready to showcase your accomplishments and elevate your personal brand through the awards you’ve earned! Proceed on to the next step in the onboarding checklist and add any professional awards you have received throughout your career.