When developing a personal brand, it is best to start with the basics and go from there. In this three-part blog series, I have already established two of the three personal branding basics: developing a strong network and managing your online reputation. 

In the final post for this series, I will cover the third personal branding basic: communication.

Using communication within your network is key. Communication will strengthen the connections you have already made, as well as help you make future connections outside of your current network. Communication also helps strengthen your online reputation because it gives your personal brand more depth.

Communication, like networking, is something we already do every day. Nonetheless, there are always opportunities to further improve your communication skills. 

Here are a few pointers for great communication:

• Always use proper grammar and double-check your spelling when communicating online. Double check the e-mails and messages you send to other people, regardless of who they are. The way you c