Many bloggers love WordPress, trust it as a platform, and use it to power their blogs. That’s great for all of us, because it means the WordPress software will likely be maintained indefinitely. And it drives the third-party plugin and theme market. But even great software can be slow, so here are some tips to improve […]
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5 Essential Steps to Writing Eye-Catching Blog Headlines
The 5-10 words in your blog headline is the most important part of your post. Without a strong hook that instantly captures the attention of your readers, all the in-depth research in the world means nothing. If no one clicks the headline, no one reads the blog post. Fortunately, there are several tried and true […]
Why Your Business Needs an Email List and How to Start One
Email marketing remains the most impactful digital marketing channel available online. With an estimated $44 return for every $1 spent, email is a robust, highly effective channel that too many businesses neglect. The challenge with email marketing is the time it takes to build an email list and fully monetize it. While it’s possible to […]
7 Ways to Lower the Bounce Rate on Your Blog
Your blog is designed to inform and provide value to prospects who have questions related to your products or services. They likely Googled a common issue you have written about or saw an article you published on Facebook or Twitter and found it interesting. But that initial interest doesn’t always translate to long term sales […]
Google Calendar Tips to Maximize Productivity
Organization is a never-ending battle. To be productive, you need a clear sense of your responsibilities, the due dates of those responsibilities, and the resources required. A simple to-do list often isn’t enough to stay on track when there are dozens of different tasks inundating you from different directions at any given time. That’s why […]
How To Stay Motivated As An Entrepreneur
The early days of entrepreneurship are fast-paced and exhilarating but after a time, you hit your rhythm and the days get easier. It’s great that your business is operating successfully, but now you have a new problem: staying motivated. The mundane tasks of running a business day-to-day can drain us, leaving us bored, disinterested, and […]