The tech space is competitive. Are you?
What separates people who get seen, hired, and celebrated from those who stay invisible?
A solid personal brand.
If you are learning frontend, exploring UI/UX, managing products, or just a tech-curious individual, this guide will show you exactly how to stand out and make the right people notice you.
What is a Personal Brand?
Your personal brand is not just aesthetics or logos.
It is your voice, your value, and your visibility. It is what people say about you when you are not in the room (online and offline).
Why Should You Care as a Techie?
You are not the only one with your skill. But you are the only one with your story.
Recruiters check your social profiles. When they do, what makes it easy for them to trust you? Personal branding. Branding is how you show up, and opportunities come to those who do just that.
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Build Your Personal Brand in Tech
- Define Your Niche
Don’t try to be everything to everyone. Pick a direction.
Examples:
- UI/UX Designer exploring African-inspired mobile design
- Product Manager helping small startups build MVPs
- Data Analyst who loves telling stories with health data.
Tip: Use your bio across platforms to say what you do and who you help.
- Start Posting
You don’t need to be an expert to start. People follow relatable, consistent, and genuine creators.
Here’s a simple weekly format you can follow:
- Monday: What you are currently learning (e.g. “Day 4 of learning Python. Today, I figured out how lists work!”)
- Wednesday: Lessons from a tech event, podcast, or article.
- Friday: A personal reflection or mini story (e.g. “How I failed my first JavaScript challenge and what I learnt.”)
Saturday: Shout-out to someone in your niche or share a community resource (like Techpluxx)
You can use these hashtags to help your posts gain visibility: #TechInPublic
#BuildInPublic #100DaysOfCode #UIUXDesign
- Use LinkedIn the Smart Way
If you are serious about your tech career, LinkedIn is not optional.
- Update your profile:
Headline: What you do + your niche (e.g. “Aspiring Frontend Dev | Building Responsive Web Apps | #TechForAll”)
Banner: Create a simple one on Canva that reflects your role
About section: Share your story. Keep it honest and focused. Mention that you are part of the Techpluxx community to increase credibility.
Engage: Comment on posts in your niche. Don’t just say “Great post.” Share a thought or ask a question.
Connect with tech folks, mentors, hiring managers, and people from the Techpluxx community.
Tip: If you are too scared to post, start with commenting consistently. Build visibility that way.
- Network with Intention
Techpluxx is already a great networking platform. Attend virtual or physical events. Post takeaways after. Offer help and ask thoughtful questions. That is how you get noticed.
Also, follow people who inspire you. Learn from their consistency and tone.
- Create a Portfolio
Beginners too deserve to own a portfolio. Don’t wait until you are “perfect.” Start documenting!
- If you’re a developer:
Host your projects on GitHub + write about what they do. - If you’re a designer:
Create a free Notion or Behance page. Show your wireframes, explain your design choices. - If you are into writing or product:
Use Medium or personal blogs. Talk about problems you’ve solved, tools you like, etc.
- Be the Real You
People want to know you. Not just your wins, but your journey.
- Did you struggle to understand APIs? Share that.
- Did you finally figure out Figma auto layout? Tell us how.
Let your brand reflect your truth, not perfection.
Common Fears In Personal Branding
- “I don’t know enough to post.”
Yes, you do. You are learning, and that’s worth documenting. - “Nobody will care about my posts.”
People care when you are consistent, honest, and helpful. - “I will embarrass myself.”
It is your season of growth. Everyone starts small. With Techpluxx by your side, you will surely excel.
Why Techpluxx?
We are your support system.
From industry insights to growth opportunities, we help tech talents like you become visible, valuable, and connected.
Join our community, learn through our blogs, templates, and curated resources. You don’t have to do this alone.
There is space for you in tech, not just as a builder, but as a brand.
If you commit to showing up and building in public, even in the smallest ways, people will start noticing.
Need Help Getting Started?
Let us know where you are in your journey. (Beginner, intermediate, stuck?)
Techpluxx will guide you. Drop your questions in our WhatsApp group or send a DM on Instagram @Techpluxx.
We are rooting for you. Always!
