Personal branding is the process of marketing individuals and their careers as brands. It involves managing one's online identity through participation in social media, online communities, and blogging. To develop an effective personal brand, one should identify their product or value proposition, target audience, and appropriate communication channels. It is important to craft a unified, consistent message tailored to the audience and maintain an identifiable look across platforms using consistent graphics, photos, and logos. Content should be professionally written and proofread for spelling and consistency.