My shortest post ever? Someone asked the following question on one of the internet marketing forums recently, “Is it possible to make $30,000 in 30 days…” After reading through the various (and *very interesting* responses) I posted the following reply (and knowing that in this reply I’ve not gone into any further detail (which I Full Article…
Personal Success in Online Business
Putting Life in Your Brand
Adapt or die. These are the options a brand has when it comes to social media and the importance of it. Many say Facebook, Twitter and the other social media platforms are a phase and it is almost over. Brands shouldn’t bargain on that, social platforms are expanding by the second. Social media is making Full Article…
Working Smarter not Harder (infographic)
Working more effectively does not require putting in a huge amount of time. Making a few small changes can make all of the difference. One of the first things to do is keep a status bar around to add to as tasks are in progress. This status bar can be a huge motivator for getting Full Article…
It’s All about You -The importance of the “About Us” page
Taken a look at your “About Us” page recently? Overhauled it? Updated it? No? Oh dear. “About us” pages are surprisingly well visited, yet they are often overlooked by businesses, as a sort of necessary evil. Yet they can be a valuable asset when it comes to engaging customers and should be treated with respect Full Article…
Google Instant: Managing Your Reputation With Predictive Search
When Google Instant was unveiled in September 2010, most of us thought about it from a user’s perspective; “How is predictive search going to make it easier for me to find what I want?” Honestly, the answer varies depending upon the topic and the person. For every individual who extols its virtues, you can find Full Article…
The Challenges Facing the Newbie
There are many things that we must learn if we are to create our own online income stream. No problems, it’s just a matter of “learning” them. There are also things that we must overcome, and these are often not so easy… fear, doubt, desperation – just to name a few. Another is ‘choice’ for Full Article…
Scams, Fraud and More…
As more and more people get online, more and more people are also getting scammed. These days it isn’t just the non-techie’s who are getting ripped off, it’s also the web-savvy. We ALL need to be more vigilant in helping our fellow web users know more about what they can do to prevent online fraud…. Full Article…
6 Key Strategies For A Successful Website
There are many things that come together when building a website, but amongst all the hype, colour and bells and whistles, there are six essential elements that absolutely MUST be followed when deciding on the structure of your online business. 1. Your website must be designed with the user in mind. Now I know this Full Article…
You Have To Conquer Your Fears To Build Your Business
Everyone has a fear of something, even if they do not want to admit it. Whether this fear is as real as the dog down the street or as existential as death, we are all afraid of something. Usually we discuss fear in the context of failure or rejection, but there is a fear that Full Article…
5 Tips to Manage your Time
Enjoy today’s guest post. There are not enough hours in the day and enough days in the week to get your work done. Unless you know how to extend 24 hours to 30 hours, the only option you really have is to manage your time better. It’s easier than it sounds. All you need to Full Article…
