Creating email messages can seem very overwhelming. You probably get on some email lists and wonder how in the world they manage to send so many emails. But, what if I told you they do it one email at a time? You can create a powerful habit, grow engagement, make money with just one email at a time - and I always recommend no less than one email per week (and no more than one per day). The ... View Post

When you use a data-driven marketing strategy, you’ll be sure that you’re creating the right content, for the right audience, at the right time, that really works to advance your business and keep your audience engaged. You can use the data to learn and understand more about your customers and the type of content they prefer. Use the data to: 1 - Understand Your Target Customer You must ... View Post

The best graphic designers often possess natural given talent, along with years of specialized training, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create lovely image assets for your blog as a beginner. One key to producing professional looking graphics is to understand the fundamental concepts of design. Knowing these rules will help you to avoid obvious mistakes that could make your blog look ... View Post

Everyone claims to hate selling. Even salespeople. But what if I told you that everyone in any business or job anywhere sometimes must engage in selling. You must sell your products, your services, and yourself to ever get ahead in the world. That’s just the way things are. The good news is that you don’t have to sell yourself out to start selling professionally right now. 1 - Know Your ... View Post

You’ve heard the phrase “the money is in the list”. In other words, your subscribers have value. Today I want to share one particular type of list with you that’s a lot more valuable than any other. That list is your customer list. These are the people that have spent money with you already. And guess what, they are the most likely to do so again and again and again. That’s what makes them one of ... View Post

There are a number of ways you can make money with your blog. Not everyone starts a blog with a goal of earning money directly through their platform. Some folks wish to position themselves as an expert in their niche or to sell their products. Others may utilize their blog primarily as a means to showcase their writing or other skill. Some bloggers write in order to express their creativity or to ... View Post

If you live in the USA, one thing to think about before you quit your day job is health insurance. Most people get their health insurance through employers, but you can also get health insurance through the health care exchange. What you qualify for will depend on your budget and what’s available in your state. Right now, to qualify for the ACA under the affordable care act, you need to ... View Post

Developing an effective marketing strategy is a necessary component of every business. However, it’s imperative that you set smart goals and measure your progress using the data points that you’re regularly tracking. Here’s the thing: if you’re doing well and making money, it’s tempting to think you know what you’re doing and why and how you’re making money, but you’re only making ... View Post

When you’ve been blogging for a while on a particular topic or in particular niche, it’s not uncommon to feel like you’re running out of ideas. Heck, it can even happen early on in your blogging career when you’ve gotten your first 10 or so posts under your belt. Or maybe you’re sitting there at your computer wondering if what you’re writing is what your readers are looking for. Once you’re ... View Post