Updated April 2, 2020. While much of the content remains mostly the same, most of the tool recommendations have changed. When I first wrote this, I’d just begun my online business journey. Now I’ve been in the world of online entrepreneurship for almost 7 years. If you’re like me, you didn’t go to business school. […]
When it comes to effective content marketing, it’s great knowing what types of content to create and things you should do to maximize the impact of your efforts. However, it’s also important to understand what not to do and what to avoid. Having the right ingredients can spur experimentation, but without knowing what you should […]
Finding the right host for your new business’ website can be a daunting task. There are tons of choices out there, and finding the “right one” can be a challenge. When I first started, I went with the cheapest option. Then I moved to the popular option. It wasn’t until nearly five years of doing […]
Over the past few months, I’ve seen more and more people hitting the road to travel and see the world. Tired of staying in one place and wanting to see new things, these people are discovering a new version of freedom. And, with this new taste of adventure often comes the desire to share the […]
WordPress is a pretty incredible tool. After learning the WordPress tips I’m about to share with you (plus a few other things), I’ve been able to build an online business that reaches thousands of people each month and generates tens of thousands of dollars in revenue. If you’re a WordPress newbie, I was in your […]
I would not have the life I have if I hadn’t started my blog in 2012. After writing over 600 posts, publishing a book, and moving across the country to live the laptop lifestyle, I’ve learned a lot. And I want to pass what I’ve learned on to new bloggers. Want to listen? There’s an […]
Are you creating great content but wondering why you’re not getting more traffic? If that sounds familiar, you might have a few gaps in your SEO efforts. Whether you’re a blogger, podcaster, YouTuber or another type of business owner, search engine optimization can bring your more traffic, increase your visitors, and help your products show […]
I’ve been writing professionally for over six years. In that time, my content, my writing style, my interests, and my business have changed dramatically. In 2013, I started a podcast. A couple of years after that, I started putting videos on YouTube. In this post, I predicted that Periscope would change the world. I’ve bought […]
There are so many WordPress hosting companies out there, finding the right one these days is a difficult task. Which hosting company is best? Do I need to pay more? What’s the difference between this company and that one? Want to listen? There’s an audio version below While those questions are all good ones, and […]
Have you heard a term or a phrase mentioned on a podcast or during a conference and wondered what it meant? The purpose of this page is to keep a running list of popular terms you might come across while on your journey of entrepreneurship and online business. Want to listen? There’s an audio version […]
Podcasting is a big deal. Over the last decade, the number of podcast listeners has increased steadily, with double-digit growth each year. Podcasting is a powerful tool, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. The question is, Why do people listen to podcasts? Want to listen? There’s an audio version below In the middle […]
If you were going to open a new store in town, how would you do it? Want to listen? There’s an audio version below Let’s assume for a second that you already had a business plan, start-up capital, and an excellent idea. If you did, your next moves might look something like the following. First, […]
Is your WordPress website as fast as you want it to be? Has anyone ever told you it was slow? Are you challenged to make your blog look amazing while still making it functional? When it comes to attracting readers to your blog, faster websites get more readers. Giving your visitors flashbacks to dial-up internet […]
Have you ever accepted a challenge without knowing whether or not you’d be able to finish? Or worse, have you ever proposed a challenge not knowing if you could lead the way? That’s what I’ve done this August. Today marks the first day of the 31-day Writing Challenge. And, I’m not sure I’ll be able […]
These days it seems everyone is calling themselves an “entrepreneur.” There’s a lot of talk about leaving your job, following your dreams, making money while you sleep, and living with passion. Want to listen? There’s an audio version below Each of those things is fantastic. But, there are a lot of things aspiring-entrepreneurs AREN’T hearing, […]