Back to: Poetry Online: Build Your First Blog or Website
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Overview:
Social media is powerful—but it’s fleeting, owned by corporations, and subject to algorithms that limit your reach. A personal website gives you a permanent, professional, and customizable online home for your poems.
Why It Matters:
- Control: You decide how your poems are presented. No ads, pop-ups, or competing posts.
- Credibility: Journal editors, workshop leaders, and fellow poets often look for a web presence to learn more about a writer.
- Portfolio Power: Whether you’re applying to residencies or speaking gigs, having your own site strengthens your application.
- Archival Value: A well-organized site keeps your work accessible long after it’s been published on social platforms.
Real-World Example:
Poet Ada Limón has a clean website with her poems, events, and publications easily accessible (https://adalimon.net). It reflects her aesthetic and reinforces her brand as a working poet.
Action Step: Write 3 sentences answering: “Why do I want a poetry website?” You’ll use this text for your About page later.