Month: January 2022

  • January 31, 2022

    A Simple Solution to Selling Workshops

    Back in August, I wrote about Occam’s Razor and a simple solution to launching projects. In fact, Occam’s Razor is something I write about regularly.

    And it’s because I’m an over-thinker who’s trying really hard not to be. I spend too much time thinking through implementations, finding the perfect tools, and doing it once. But the beauty of the web is that we can iterate. Plan enough to launch, and then continue to work on it. And with my latest solution to a new project, I think I’m finally learning.

  • January 31, 2022

    What’s New with WordPress 5.9 (Full Site Editing!)

    After being delayed for more than a month, WordPress 5.9 is here as the first major release of 2022, and it’s a big one that ushers in the era of Full Site Editing. There’s also a new theme, a Block Patterns directory, and lots of features, so let’s dive in!

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    Original Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bely-Xqyzy8

  • January 25, 2022

    Leveraging YouTube to Build Trust and get Leads with Jessica Freeman

    Word of Mouth has long ruled the lead-generating roost for freelancers and small business owners. But that’s an untenable, unscalable business model. What does work, you wonder? Ask web designer Jess Freeman. 60% of Jess’ leads come from content creation alone; 40% from her blog and YouTube. While many view YouTube as a place for entertainment and influencers where only the most popular channels make money, Jess shows us that’s not true. And she shares some fantastic tips on how you can leverage YouTube to build trust and generate leads. Plus, in Build Something More, we talk WordPress vs. Squarespace.

    Top Takeaways:

    Don’t expect to get rich overnight with content. It’s a long game that helps you build better trust with prospective clients. Jess tells us about 2 types of YouTube content: connection (get to know me better) and educational (teaching something). Be sure to teach your target audience! Consistency is key, so come up with a cadence that works for you. Batch your content and release it on a predictable schedule.

    Show Notes:

    Jessica Freeman Jessica on Instagram Jessica on Facebook Divi TubeBuddy Build Something Club Sponsored by: Nexcess | Ahrefs

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  • January 21, 2022

    6 Things Every Podcast Landing Page Should Have

    How do you grow your podcast? This is a super common question, especially just starting out. And you’ll get a bunch a different answers. Ratings and Reviews on Apple Podcasts. Asking your listeners and guests to share. But the BEST way, bar none, is having a single place to send current and potential listeners. Your podcast NEEDs a landing page. Here’s everything you need on your podcast landing page,

    The post 6 Things Every Podcast Landing Page Should Have appeared first on Podcast Liftoff .

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  • January 20, 2022

    Are WordPress-Specific Platforms Viable Products?

    Talk to any business owner worth their salt and they’ll likely tell you that you need to pick a niche. This can be a niche in a product, like ConvertKit. It could be a niche in a market, like serving single parents who work from home. But lately I’ve been wondering if a niche near and dear to my heart is a actually a good one, and that’s WordPress.

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    Get all of the show notes and a transcript at https://wp-review.castos.com/34 . Subscribe at https://wp-review.castos.com/subscribe

    Show Notes

    Owning Our Own Platform and Responding to WordPress Hit Pieces – WP Review

    About WP101 – the premier WordPress tutorial series for beginners.

    Educational WordPress Episode 2: Justin Ferriman & LearnDash

    How to Do Market Research: A Guide and Template

    A Comprehensive Guide to Market Research: 4 Proven Methods | Hotjar Blog

    NoFilter.fm

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  • January 18, 2022

    How I Keep my Email at Inbox Zero

    One of the tenants of the No Spend Month my wife and I are doing is decluttering. We’re going through all of our stuff and donating what we don’t need. We’ve already gotten rid of bags of clothes, hundreds of DVDs, lots of books, and toys.

    See, those who knew me growing up might be shocked by this, but I hate clutter. If I have a lot of stuff around me I can’t focus. The same thing goes for my digital space. Too many notifications, badges, and messages gives be agita; so I try to keep my devices clean. I have no badges turn on except missed calls and overdue tasks. Very few apps have notifications. I have a focus mode where only my wife can send notifications to my phone.

    And I keep my email at near inbox zero at all times. Here’s how.