About - Halisi Visions

The story of a photographer

Hi, my name is Cecey Karoki. I am the owner of Halisi Visions. Halisi, pronounced ha-liy-siy, means real, authentic, and genuine. I have been creating art for about seven years now. While practicing photography, I have reflected on the wide array of emotions captured through the lens and found passion in creating meaning through portraits. We all experience emotions uniquely which allows for a versatile translation through art.

My mission is to help my muse embody their beauty with confidence. Many people are reluctant to have their photo taken because they believe they are not photogenic, they don’t know how to pose, or it’s just not their thing. I believe that with the right guidance and willingness, anyone can look and feel good having their pictures taken.

1. Offer your mission statement

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2. Share the company's history

Sharing the business's history provides an insight for visitors into where it began, how far it's come, and the people who made it succeed. Even small and young businesses, or those which haven't yet experienced many changes, can benefit from sharing their story with the public. This section can be as short as a sentence or two, or as long as a paragraph.

In this part, it's wise to focus only on the defining milestones the business has achieved, and avoid including fluff or irrelevant information. This means that the reader can easily learn the key points of the company's story without losing interest.

3. Share customer stories, media coverage, and awards

The About page is a useful place to share any awards or achievements the company has earned in its lifetime. This can have a positive effect on the perception a visitor has of the brand. If you don't have any award icons you can place, you can include links to press coverage or favourable articles about the business. Customer stories and social media pages can also be helpful links to include to give visitors a broader context for the brand's presence.

4. Explain who the company helps

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5. Introduce the team

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If you don't want to list each member's face, you can even place a candid image of a team working together in the same industry. This can be a stock photo for illustrative purposes, which still helps to personalize the About page.

6. State the facts

Including impressive facts where relevant can be a compelling element in an About page. For instance, you can include helpful data such as growth metrics to show visitors how the business has increased its reach over a defined time period. If the company is an industry leader, it's wise to include facts that prove this if you wish to impress visitors.

7. Include links and CTA

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Link for products
Link to blog
Link to apply for jobs
Link to sign up for company newsletter
Link to social media

8. Showcase your business model or process

In some cases, businesses may also choose to include their business model on the company's About page. This is especially common when the company's supply chain reinforces the brand's values, such as sourcing a local workforce, or being environmentally friendly. This is another helpful way to provide information that visitors may find favourable and endearing. The About page is also an effective place to share details about any charitable donations the business has made, or jobs it provides.

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