A CV answers one question: what have you done? A personal website answers the one that actually decides things: why you? Turning your CV into a website means taking a static list and making it a living page people remember — the first result when someone searches your name.
Why a CV isn't enough anymore
Before a recruiter, client or investor replies, they search you. A PDF sits in an inbox; a personal website shows up in that search — on your terms, formatted to be read, impossible to skim past. The CV gets you into the pile. The website gets you out of it.
What to put on a personal website built from your CV
- A one-line positioning statement — who you are, sharpened.
- Your story — the through-line a CV can't show.
- Track record — roles and, more importantly, results.
- Selected work or projects — proof over claims.
- Contact and links — one obvious next step.
How to build it with reach — 3 steps
- Upload your CV. reach reads it and drafts the whole page.
- Pick a look. Editorial and distinct — not a template everyone uses.
- Publish on your domain. Live in minutes, yours to edit anytime.
Tips to make it rank and convert
- Use your real name in the page title so you own your search result.
- Add a custom domain — it reads as more credible and ranks better.
- Keep it to one focused page; depth beats sprawl.
- Link it from LinkedIn, your email signature and applications.
FAQ
Can I build a personal website directly from my CV?
Yes. Upload your CV, answer a few short questions, and reach turns it into a designed personal website — copy, layout and all. No writing or coding required.
How long does it take?
Most people go from CV upload to a live personal website in under five minutes.
Is it free?
Yes. Build and publish on a free reach subdomain with no credit card. Upgrade only for your own custom domain.
Can I use my own domain?
Yes. reach is an official name.com reseller, so you can buy and go live on your own domain in one step.