Speaker Resources
Speaker Website Design, Branding & Headshot Resources
After watching your video, most event planners go straight to your website. They want to see who you speak to, what your keynotes are about, what past clients say, and how to check your availability. Current, professional headshots matter just as much, because planners use them in event programs, websites and promotion.
A speaker website does not need to be large, but it does need to be clear, fast and easy to book from. The short answer: firms such as Knapsack Creative and GoLive HQ design websites for speakers, Brand Builders Group works on personal brand strategy, and Headshot Crew, Headshot Booker and the ASMP directory help you find a professional photographer.
Websites, Branding & Headshots
Designers, brand strategists and photographer networks professional speakers use. Listings are independent businesses, not endorsements.
Knapsack CreativeSquarespace website design and search optimization for authors and speakers.knapsackcreative.com
GoLive HQA Squarespace website design agency for keynote speakers, coaches and entrepreneurs.golivehq.co
Headshot CrewPeter Hurley’s worldwide network of trained headshot photographers, with a directory for finding one near you.headshotcrew.com
Headshot BookerCoordinates headshot and event photo shoots through a network of local photographers in many U.S. cities and abroad.headshotbooker.com
ASMP Find a PhotographerThe American Society of Media Photographers runs a directory for finding professional photographers and filmmakers.asmp.org
Before You Hire a Designer or Photographer
Ask a web designer for live examples of speaker sites they have built, and check them on your phone, since many planners browse on mobile. Confirm that you will own the site and domain, that you can edit text and swap videos yourself, and that the build includes basics such as a speaker one-sheet download, a topics page, testimonials and a simple inquiry form.
For headshots, ask for a mix of formal and relaxed images, both horizontal and vertical crops, and the usage rights you need so event organizers can publish them. Many speakers also add a few photos of themselves on stage, taken at a live event.
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How Amplify Helps Speakers
Amplify Speakers is a speaker bureau that represents keynote speakers and connects them with organizations planning events. If you have a proven keynote and professional video, you can apply for representation. For more outside resources, browse the full Speaker Resources hub.
More Speaker Resources
Other categories of companies and organizations professional speakers use.
Coaching & Stage TrainingCoaches and programs for refining a keynote and building a speaking business.6 resources
Business ToolsSoftware for inquiries, contracts, testimonials and prospecting.4 resources
Books & PublishingCoaches, ghostwriters and publishers for speakers writing a book.5 resources
PR & MediaJournalist queries, podcast guest booking and media training.6 resources
Virtual StudioStreaming software, teleprompters and video tools for virtual keynotes.5 resources
Associations & EducationProfessional speaking associations and skill-building clubs.7 resources
Industry Events & Planner NetworksSpeaker conferences and the associations where meeting planners gather.5 resources
Speaker Website & Headshot FAQ
What should a speaker website include?
At minimum: a demo reel near the top, your keynote topics, the audiences and industries you serve, testimonials, a short bio, downloadable headshots and a clear way to check availability or send an inquiry.
How often should speakers update their headshots?
Update them whenever your look changes noticeably. Planners and audiences should recognize you from your photo when you walk on stage.
Do I need a personal brand strategist?
Not always. A strategist can help if you struggle to explain who you serve and why you are different. If your positioning is already clear, a good designer and photographer may be enough.
Companies listed here are independent businesses that speakers often use. A listing is not an endorsement or a partnership, so review each one to decide whether it fits your goals and budget.