#1 Thing Killing Your Productivity (plus 2 more)
Gosh … it’s 9pm already?? How can that be? What did I accomplish today? I ask myself that almost every night. And more times than not, the answer to the last question is “Not nearly all I wanted to.” Can … Read more
Lesson Learned: Why I’m NOT Building an Email List
Pop-ups, content upgrades, subscriber “freemiums”. All the tools of building an email list. Every article on growing your blog or online business will remind you how important it is to build a list of subscribers. It’s the one marketing channel … Read more
Let’s Go To She Speaks!
This post was originally published in 2016. It has been updated with links and information related to She Speaks 2017. The writer’s life can be very lonely. Lots of time spent behind a keyboard, family and friends who support your … Read more
Lesson Learned: The Great StumbleUpon Experiment
Note: This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small compensation if you purchase using these links. All opinions are my own. A few weeks ago, I introduced you to this Blog Traffic E-book that helped me double my … Read more
When Doubt Attacks Your Purpose
If you’ve ever pursued purpose, you have probably encountered doubt. When doubt attacks, it comes in many forms. Sometimes, it comes as hurtful rumors from people who don’t believe in what you are trying to do. Other times, it comes as frightening … Read more
Lesson Learned: The Tools Worth Paying For (For Me)
Isn’t the techno world so fabulous? All kinds of great tools you can use to be more efficient, look more professional and stay on top of your game. There are tons of free tools that can make a big difference, … Read more
4 Reasons You Need A Strong Tagline
Eat fresh. No rules. Just right. Everywhere you want to be. Advertising slogans, right? Every successful business has one. They help you know exactly what you are going to get from that product. Your Virtual Mentor. Win at Work. … Read more
Lesson Learned: Growing Your Blog Traffic
Recently, I surveyed some of my readers and asked about your greatest struggles with your ministry or business. Time management/productivity was #1 and promoting/increasing blog traffic was a close second. This did not surprise me. For most people who use … Read more
When to Hire a Right Hand (Wo)Man
This post is a two-part series covering when and how to hire help for your online business, ministry or blog. Be sure to check out the second part at A Problem Like Maria! Have you ever taken a plane trip … Read more
Lessons Learned: Using The Blog Success Planner Digitally
As I said in my post earlier this week, on Thursdays, I’ll share what I am learning through tools, resources and other information. I’m learning something every day about growing my business and blog, so maybe some of what I … Read more
