During my time running "Baby's Spiritual Food House," I've noticed an interesting phenomenon: when I hand out business cards (or post links), if it says https://www.facebook, the response is usually, "Oh, you're active on social media." But when I post... meiling412.com At that moment, the other person's gaze often changes: "Wow! You have your own..."Official website"This is the magic of self-built websites." In this era where everyone is a self-media outlet, why do I strongly recommend that every brother and sister who wants to build a personal brand or expand their gospel ministry must have their own website? Here are three of the most practical reasons.

1. It's your 24/7 "digital business card".

Social media (FB/IG) is suitable for "interaction," but websites are suitable for "showcasing expertise." Imagine if a church invites you to share, or a company wants to collaborate with you—what do they want to see? They want to see your...Complete experience, portfolio, core conceptsOn Facebook, this important information gets buried under yesterday's lunch posts and the day before's travel photos. But on the website, you can systematically tell the world through pages like "About Me," "Portfolio," and "Services":"Who am I, and what value can I offer you?"

• No website: You are just an "online friend".
• Self-built website: You are a "brand" or a "professional".

This sense of trust is something that free fan pages can't provide.

2. Break free from the constraints of algorithms and build genuine "assets".

Have you ever had this experience: you spend several hours writing a great devotional article and posting it on Facebook, only to find that due to algorithm changes, the reach is shockingly low, and hardly anyone sees it?

This is the tragedy of being "dependent on others." On social media platforms, traffic is provided by the platform, and it can be taken back at any time. But with your own self-hosted website (using Hostinger + WordPress), you are your own master:

1. SEO Search Bonus: Your articles will be indexed by Google. Even three years later, people will still find your website by searching for "how to pray." This is called **"long tail traffic"**, something social media can't achieve.
2. List of assets: You can collect readers' emails (newsletter subscriptions) and communicate with them directly without needing Facebook's approval.

Social media is like "renting a house," while the website is the "real estate" you actually buy.

3. The possibility of creating "passive income"

This is a very real, but also very important, point. If you want to support your life through creative work (part-time ministry), self-hosting is the best starting point.

• Displaying advertisements: Facebook earns the advertising revenue from its ads; however, you earn the advertising revenue from websites (such as Google AdSense).
• Affiliate Marketing: For example, when I recommend useful books or hosting services, the long-term effectiveness of website articles means that even when I'm sleeping, the articles are still earning me commissions.
• Goods for sale: In the future, if you want to sell your own e-books, courses, or cultural and creative products, you can do so on your own website without being charged exorbitant fees by the platform.

Conclusion: Let the world take your call more seriously.

Owning a self-hosted website is more than just a URL; it's a **"declaration"**. It declares:"I am serious about my content" and "I am responsible to my audience".When you start taking yourself seriously, others (readers, partners, manufacturers) will take you seriously too. The good news is that the barrier to entry for building this "professionalism" is very low. Through Hostinger, you don't need to spend a fortune hiring engineers; for the price of a drink each month, you can have this powerful personal brand platform.

Are you ready to upgrade your influence?

👇 Further Reading: A Beginner's Guide

If you also want to create a "digital business card" for yourself, please refer to my practical tutorial:

• [Step 1: How to build your first website using Hostinger?](Illustrated teaching)
• [Step 2: Why did I choose Hostinger instead of a free platform?]

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