Adding an announcement bar on your website is a perfect way to share news with your website visitors and increase your sales. It’s easy to add, and if you just need something basic, it’s totally free! What is an announcement bar (or action bar)? Basically, an announcement bar is a small bar along the top […]
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We’re partway through summer, and the summer slump is in full effect. Haven’t noticed it? You might be lucky. But for most online businesses, summer time means lower traffic and decreased sales. During summer, you SHOULD be feeling like this: But when you look at your sales numbers, you might feel more like this: Why
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Coming up with profitable product ideas for your small business doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. It’s as simple as asking and listening. As a small business owner, you rely on your creative energy. Unfortunately, sometimes it’s as absent as Ferris Bueller. Some days (the best days) you’re filled to the brim with inspiration
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Website traffic can sometimes feel out of reach, especially when you’re new to the online world. (But there are simple ways to increase website traffic – I’ll get to those shortly!) I get how frustrating it can be when you know you have killer content and awesome products, but you can’t seem to get in
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Are you thinking you want to start a side hustle, but you’re not quite sure if you’re ready? This post will help you decide if it’s time to make your move. If you would have asked me five years ago what I thought my life would look like now, I can honestly tell you: starting
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Here’s a truth bomb for you: repeat customers are essential for online business success. It’s easy to get caught up in the game of wanting more followers, more customers, and more eyeballs on your products. But in doing that, you’re blowing right past the best way to strengthen your business and – yes – make
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Social proof is one of the main reasons why my online shop is successful. If you’ve ever looked up a restaurant’s rating on Yelp, searched through product reviews on Amazon, or asked a friend for a book recommendation, you’ve used social proof as a way to find or validate your next purchase. It’s not a
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When I tell people I’m an online business owner and that I work from home full-time, I’m often greeted with one of two responses. The first is a blank or doubtful stare. And I understand why: before I discovered the world of online business, I had no idea what it was or how it worked.
What It’s Really Like as a Full Time Online Shop Owner & Blogger Read Post »
As entrepreneurs, we crave inspiration from others who have come before us. We want to know the stories behind how others have built and grown their dream businesses. Podcasts are perfect for this. So today, I’m sharing some of the best podcasts for entrepreneurs and business owners, to get those inspirational juices flowing! Podcasts make
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So you’ve decided to open an online shop and sell products. Or, at least you’re thinking about it. Great! Now, how do you decide which selling platform is best? I’ll break down the pros and cons of 8 major marketplaces (plus what I use), so you can decide which platform is best for your online shop.
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