When someone sets up a self-hosted WordPress site, I see the same mistakes over and over and over. In an attempt to help beginners (and veterans too!) – I’m going to make a list of the most common WordPress mistakes that newbies make. 1. Installing too many plugins. When you first move to WordPress, you … read more
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Using PicMonkey & Canva Together to Make Amazing Graphics
If you’re looking for an easy and {mostly} free way to make graphics and edit photos, Canva and PicMonkey are the two websites you need to bookmark right now. They are both fantastic for all sorts of online and paper projects, not to mention web design elements. Today, I’m going to go through some of … read more
10 Social Media Automation Tools to Save You Time
A social media presence is non-negotiable for small and new businesses today. Your social profiles are where your brand really comes to life, interacts with your target audience, and tells its story. Recent research shows that 74% of shoppers rely on some sort of social media to make their ultimate buying decision, which means establishing … read more
The Four Letter Word That Rocked My First Course Launch
The online course industry is growing like gangbustas, so I hope you’re on the train, or at least considering a ticket. It’s a great way to share your expertise as a service provider, scale your business, and create meaningful milestones for people who need skills that you currently possess. But I know you’re reading this … read more
PicMonkey vs. Canva vs. Photoshop: Which one is Best?
This is a guest post by Amanda over at Laptop Lifestyle Mom As a blogger and/or online business owner you’ll probably find yourself creating a lot graphics and other images for your website, blog, and social media platforms. Seriously…it never ends! Occasionally you may also need to create graphics for printed materials such as business … read more
How To Not Quit When You’re Making Diddly Squat
The Question: “Julie, how did you stay motivated in the beginning as a Digital Marketer and Online Business Owner when you hadn’t made a lot of money yet, and you were taking a big risk?” Great question and whoever asked it…good work. I had to think and ponder and go allllll the way back to when … read more