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If you have thirst of giving education to people but also do business at the same time and feeling confused about whether you should make your site targeted to students vs business owners....a simple solution is this:
Make a YouTube Channel for Education Only (no gaming, no business, no vlog - pure educational purpose)
Now, keep teaching on your YouTube channel —it builds your "Authority" and "Proof of Knowledge" and keep your portfolio site focused on Services and Results.
Think of it this way:
The Website: Where people Hire you (The Business).
The YouTube Channel: Where people Learn from you (The Legacy).
By separating them, you don't clutter your professional site, but you still satisfy that "thirst" for teaching. Plus, you can always link a "Learn from me" button to your website later if you want to show off your teaching skills.
Best of luck with the launch! 🚀✨
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