Some people go through life thinking they’re on the right path, doing what they’re supposed to be doing, but it’s a struggle every step of the way. Maybe that person is you. Maybe you have a career you never wanted but everyone told you to pursue it. Maybe you’re trying to learn a new skill and nothing seems to be going well, but everyone else thinks it’s easy. Maybe others admired a talent of yours and told you to invest in it, so you did – but you never really enjoyed it and now you
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The Secrets to Writing Really Great Website Content
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Before you read, we’d like to let you know that this post is littered with links. Some go to other posts of value, and most go to Amazon. No, we’re not trying to be sleazy. We’re recommending books we think you should read, because we’ve read them ourselves and know – beyond a doubt – that they will make you a better website content writer, more so than any writing course you’ll ever take. Enjoy. Writing website content is one of the trickiest jobs a writer can take on. It’s unique, it’s special, and it’s
> Read MoreHow to Sell with a Clear Conscience
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How you sell to your clients is a touchy subject with many people. A recent post on Frank Kern and branding set off a slew of tangent-topic comments and heated debate – many commentators missed the point of the post completely, because Kern’s methods of selling incensed them so much. In fact, I received a slew of emails related to the post. Some people were very angry at me and questioned my intentions (which were good) and my integrity (which was solid). Some were apologetic, feeling the need to voice their views (good or bad)
> Read MoreHow’s Your Home Office These Days?
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Today’s guest post comes to you from Jamie Sward. (Merci beaucoup, Jamie!) There’s a bit of a story behind it as well. Not long ago, I was a kitchen-chair web worker – if you can call a stolen bar chair worthy of either kitchen or office. Backaches, leg cramps, pins and needles… “One day I’ll get a real chair,” I said, but two seconds later, the thought was gone from my mind. I had priorities, you know. Then Christmas came. I received my very own office chair for my total comfort and pleasure (in blue,
> Read MoreThree Men (with Pens) and a Lady
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A long time ago, a commentator came to our blog with a cheerful greeting. She popped up one day out of the blue, new and innocent to this world called blogging. She was perky. She was fun and inquisitive. She was adorable. She came back the next day, and the next after that, and I soon found myself looking forward to her impromptu visits, drawn to the vivacious presence that made my day better. She was witty and fun, she was inquisitive and she was eager to learn. I thought she was fantastic. The acerbic,
> Read MoreAre You An Abusive Person?
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Maybe people are stressed about the media doom-and-gloom news lately. The economy isn’t doing too well, and that can cause some concerns. Maybe people are suffering cabin fever and need to release a bit of energy. Maybe too many people are trying too hard to cram too much in a day that only has 24 hours. Whatever the reason, it isn’t fun to deal with. Being on the receiving end of a bad mood can scrap a person’s day, plain and simple. People are flying off the handle, no one is careful about tone of
> Read MoreWhat Frank Kern Can Teach You About Branding
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Frank Kern is an internet marketer, and it seems like everyone’s talking about him these days. They’re all hopping on the crazy bandwagon and telling you how well Frank’s techniques work to create desire, build trust and make money. They’re right. Frank Kern uses some psychological tactics that make him a pretty formidable contender on the scene. His videos are worth paying attention to. Something else about Frank is worth paying attention to as well. Stay tuned… Frank is nothing special to look at. You wouldn’t be able to pick him out of a crowd
> Read MoreWhy Do Freelancers Neglect Systems?
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Before you began working for yourself, you probably had systems to deal with. If you worked in an office, there were procedures in place that everyone typically followed, and then you had your own personal systems for getting your work done as well. If you worked in a restaurant or factory, there were steps and systems to follow, too. Then you began freelancing. Systems were probably tossed to the side. Why You Need a System In James and Mason’s book, The Unlimited Freelancer, they cover systems extensively. As I read, I couldn’t help but think
> Read MoreFreelancers Aren’t as Green as They Think
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How green is your business? What do you do to reduce, reuse and recycle? You may be surprised to learn that you’re not as green as you think you are. We humans are incredible wasters. We abuse non-sustainable natural wealth every single day, using it up for our own needs until there’s nothing left. Then what? What happens when we go to the well and it’s dry, or when we need energy and there’s nothing to give us that boost? What happens when we’ve self-poisoned our lives to the point that we become listless, drained
> Read MoreThe Big Secrets No One Talks About
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“Look. I’ll show you mine if you show me yours.” I had taken a deep breath before slamming out the words, doing my best to come off sounding boldly confident within the limited abilities of a text world. I stared at the chat box on my screen, nervously awaiting a response. …is typing… The greyed-out phrase popped up, nearly making me break out in a cold sweat. What would she say? Decline politely? Laugh and move the conversation on? Hand me excuses? I prepared my response to all three potential outcomes. ‘No problem,’ I’d type,
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