Authority Site Checklist

12 Things Your Personal Brand Website Must Have to Generate Leads

Print this. Check each box. Build a site that actually works.
  1. 1 A headline that speaks to your audience's pain Not "Welcome to my website." Your headline should make your ideal client feel seen in the first 3 seconds.
  2. 2 One clear call-to-action above the fold Book a call, download a guide, or watch a video. Pick one primary action and make it unmissable.
  3. 3 Your origin story told in a way that builds trust People buy from people they trust. Your story creates emotional connection and positions your expertise.
  4. 4 At least 3 lead magnets gated behind email capture Free guides, checklists, templates. Give value first, collect the email, then nurture the relationship.
  5. 5 An automated welcome email sequence Minimum 3 emails, ideally 7. This is where strangers become warm leads on autopilot.
  6. 6 Social proof — testimonials, stats, logos Video testimonials, written quotes, placement numbers, client logos. Proof removes doubt.
  7. 7 A booking system that's one click away Not buried in a submenu. If someone wants to talk to you, the path should be instant and obvious.
  8. 8 Mobile-responsive design 60%+ of your visitors are on phones. If it doesn't look good on mobile, you're losing more than half your audience.
  9. 9 CRM integration Every lead captured and tagged automatically. No manual data entry. No leads falling through the cracks.
  10. 10 SEO basics Page titles, meta descriptions, structured data, canonical URLs. Be findable when people search for what you do.
  11. 11 Analytics tracking You can't improve what you don't measure. Know where your visitors come from and what they do on your site.
  12. 12 An unsubscribe system Legally required and builds trust. Make it easy to leave — the people who stay are your real audience.

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