19 May 2013 How To Set Up Your Self-Hosted WordPress Blog [Infographic]

How To Set Up Your Self-Hosted WordPress Blog [Infographic]

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Whenever a client asks me for blogging advice, I always stress the importance of getting your own private blog. I covered the differences between creating a free blog using sites like Blogger and WordPress.com previously so I won’t repeat myself here.

Let me just say that self-hosting your WordPress blog is always the way to go.

There are a couple more important reasons why you should start your own blog which I’m going to outline here along with a step-by-step overview on how to actually set up a new blog from scratch.Continue reading…

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12 May 2013 Blogger v WordPress: Which Is The Best Platform For Your Blog?

Blogger v WordPress: Which Is The Best Platform For Your Blog?

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If you are marketing your business online but don’t have a blog, then you are missing out on a golden opportunity to position yourself as an expert and promote your products and services.

Blogs may have started out as online journals but 15 years on, they have evolved into marketing powerhouses that can generate sales, build authority and increase engagement for your small business.

Blogging is perfect for every entrepreneur. It doesn’t matter if you are a start-up business or running a growing concern, or whether you have a bricks-and-mortar store or operate solely online. The bottom line is that blogging can help drive traffic to your website, build authority and create community.

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5 May 2013 What Is A Mentor – And How To Find One

What Is A Mentor – And How To Find One

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What is a mentor, how do you know if you need mentoring and where do you find one? I was asked these questions just last week by a friend when I casually mentioned that I was about to start a 6-week intensive online mentoring program.

I’ve already discussed the importance of having a success mindset but the next step in this process is to enlist the support of a mentor.

I firmly believe in the power of mentoring and since last year have been working with my mentor to help me take my business to the next level.

Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t an easy decision. Like many people, I was trying to save money and work through some issues myself. But early last year my business hit a plateau and I knew I had to do something different.Continue reading…

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