# Personal website design, SEO and AI visibility

> A personal website is the page people find when they search your name. It should say plainly who you are, what you do and what you are known for, show proof such as work, talks or publications, link to your official profiles, and include Person structured data so search engines and AI tools connect it all to you.

## What a personal website needs
- A clear bio with credentials
- Selected work, talks or publications
- Links to official profiles
- Contact or booking options
- A professional photo

## SEO and AI search considerations
- Person and ProfilePage structured data with sameAs links
- Your name in the title and main heading
- Consistent bio across profiles
- A fast, simple site

## Recommended platforms
- [Wix & Wix Studio](https://sproutgrowthengine.com/platforms/wix-studio/)
- [Squarespace](https://sproutgrowthengine.com/platforms/squarespace/)
- [Headless & Static Sites](https://sproutgrowthengine.com/platforms/headless/)

## Frequently asked questions
### Why not just use LinkedIn?

A site you own ranks for your name, carries your full story, and gives search engines and AI tools one authoritative source to cite.

### How do we control what AI says about a person?

Publish clear facts on your own site, keep profiles consistent, and earn mentions on reputable sites. That gives assistants accurate sources to draw on.

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