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2015: The Year Your Competition Catches Up
TLDR – Your competition is now using techniques that used to give you a huge advantage. What should you do?
Yet ANOTHER Google Algorithm Update On The Way…
TLDR – Google is preparing another upgrade to its Penguin algorithm. If your business isn’t ready, your traffic could disappear.
Should Your Website Be Ugly? (The Answer Depends on Your Product)
TLDR – Sometimes, ugly works better for website sales. Here’s a quick way to determine if “ugly” websites could work for you.
Is Offering a Subscription Worth the Cost? This Calculator Will Help You Decide
TLDR – Check out this awesome subscription box calculator to see what your profits could be like by offering a subscription.
Why Podcasting is the New Blogging
TLDR – As more and more businesses have a blog (which is all of them), those who adopt new media platforms like podcasting will succeed.
Uh-Oh: PayPal’s New Terms Are Bad News for Sellers
TLDR – PayPal’s updating its terms for sellers, potentially opening small businesses to fraud from shady buyers.
Buffer Users Need To Be Aware Of This Potentially DEVASTATING Change
TLDR – Buffer for Facebook made a VERY big change that affects automatic sharing. Don’t schedule any posts until you read this.
Whiskey Order Website Review
Today’s website copy review is for the Whiskey Order, a subscription box service for whiskey lovers who want to sample fine whiskeys from all over the world. This is already a great site, but let’s see how we can strengthen its message and get more conversions.
An Unexpected Benefit of Social Media Advertising
TL;DR – By being positive as I interacted with my audience, I accidentally made my advertising far better than I’d ever planned.
A Sad Story of Self-Deception, Failed Business, and Unclear Messaging
Years ago, I was working for a promotional supply company and tasked with sourcing keychain versions of an oddly-shaped mini computer (it was a computer kind of in the shape of an “X”). This was a little before the computer actually came out and about two years before “big” manufacturers started pushing micro PCs. It should […]
Powerful Proof Small Business Owners Need Recurring Revenue
TL;DR – Wondering if a recurring revenue model is worth your effort? Here’s some exciting proof you should give it a look.
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