If you celebrate a Happy St. Patrick’s Day, the day when the beer turns green, Irish Stew is on the menu, and you get pinched if you’re not wearing green. I guess I’m lucky since I’m staying home today and won’t have to worry about that. Today, I wanted to touch on something that seems to have stirred something up for others. Yesterday, I shared how my promotion of my Build Your Website course didn’t make a single sale last week, and yet I still made money because I was showing up. I also...
7 months ago • 2 min read
Here we are rolling through March, we had a lot of spring like weather here and then the last few nights we have had snow overnight, which then disappears as the sun comes up and warms everything up. Last week I was running a sale on my Build Your Website course, and I’m going to be vulnerable here, as this isn’t something I usually share. I didn’t make a single sale on that course last week. Which has me wondering what wasn’t working - was it my sales page, not the right time, the emails?...
7 months ago • 2 min read
It's FriYAY! Are you doing anything fun for yourself? Me, likely getting comfy on the couch and doing some reading, then cleaning out my inbox, maybe a manicure as well? I've been talking a lot of my Build Your Website Course, and here's my quick bit of advice. Don't wait for perfection. Launch your website, get feedback, and make improvements as you go. In my course, I'll give you the confidence and know-how to launch your website with pride. This is your last chance to grab the course at...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Did you know that images can make or break your website? Beautiful images can attract visitors, but slow-loading images can send them running. Optimize your images before uploading them. Smaller file sizes mean faster loading times. I have my popular Image Optimization Essentials available on my site AND if you buy my Build Your Website course, you get it as well as my Website Owner's Toolkit as bonuses (combined value of $70) My Build Your Website Course is on sale this week (until end of...
7 months ago • 1 min read
I recently did a website review for a subscriber, and one of the things I noticed on their site was how small their navigation was and that it was kind of lost on the site. We want to make sure our websites are easy to navigate and that our visitors can find what they are looking for quickly and easily. I know this is something I need to work on, and it's something I shared for one of the days in my Website Improvement Challenge. Here's today's quick tip: Keep your navigation simple. Don't...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Yesterday, I shared how learning WordPress changed everything for me. It helped me leave my drudgery of a job, commuting 3 hours every day to a job that BORED me, that was in 2008. But when I first started, building a website felt like I was trying to solve a Rubik's cube blindfolded and I know I was definitely not alone! Lots of solopreneurs feel that way. So here's a quick tip to start: Think about your website's main goal. What's the one thing you want visitors to do? Buy a product? Sign...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Monday. Where I'm living right now, you can really feel that spring is right around the corner. For Rick, he's watching the ice of the lakes and is eager for the first bit of open water so he can hit the lakes and start fishing again. But today, I wanted to share what I hinted at in my subject line. For me, learning how to build websites using WordPress changed everything for me and I mean that literally. When I learned how to use WordPress, I was no longer tied to waiting on someone...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Ever feel like your website's a bit... sluggish? Plugins can be amazing helpers, but too many or the wrong ones can really slow things down. Think of plugins like apps on your phone. Some are super useful, but too many running in the background drain your battery, right? It's the same with your website. Here's a quick tip: Regularly review your plugins. Ask yourself: Do I really need this plugin? Is it up-to-date? Is it from a reputable developer? A little plugin cleanup can make a big...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Can we play a little “what if” game. What if, overnight, your website disappeared? All your content, your hard work, gone. Scary, right? That's why I created my Website Protection Plans. It's like an insurance policy for your online presence. Regular backups, security scans, and someone on your side to fix things if they go wrong. It's about peace of mind, knowing your digital home is safe and sound. What's the one thing you worry about most with your website? Let me know, I'd love to share...
7 months ago • 1 min read