My Lady Love Summer Setlist Guaranteed to Take You Back
Summer’s unofficially here and I’m loving the sunshine. Birds chirping, beach walks, sunsets, and campfires. My husband gave me a really cool speaker for my shower yesterday and as I was browsing my playlists, I realized it’s been a while since I last created a fun playlist. It occurred to me that you might also like to get into the fun so today I’m sharing my Lady Love Summer Setlist. GRAB IT ON ITUNES HERE.…
Read MoreA Candid Look at Privacy from Krista Smith
Can you feel the energy shifting online? It’s significant and deep. And it’s an opportunity. We need to ensure privacy for small businesses is addressed. Something is happening, and I’ve felt it for a while. I’m sure you have too. In this world of Google, Facebook, and privacy concerns, the European Union (EU) has taken a big step to protect personal data. You’ve likely noticed your inbox filling up with privacy policy updates. This is…
Read MoreHow to Decide What to Include in Your Newsletters
You’ve committed to building a business online. A big part of that strategy involves marketing your products and services to your ideal audience. In my last post, I talked about the reasons why you need to have a newsletter for your business. Today I’d like to cover five different strategies you could employ as you commit to communicating with your dreamiest clients. Before we dive into the strategic part of delivering content, I’d like you…
Read MoreDo I Really Need a Newsletter on My Website?
I’m not going to hold back here. Yes. You definitely need a newsletter for your business. You need an opt-in area on your website so that you nurture leads. Here’s a statistic for you: only 5-20% of new visitors are ready to buy from you. BUT…that increases to 60-70% for returning visitors. (*source) There is a reason a new visitor has chosen to visit your website. There is something that you have to offer that…
Read MoreWhat I learned on a Weekend Away Unplugged from the World
I’m just back from a heavenly long weekend in Florida with my daughter. Beach, sun, sand, and reading (fiction: Circe by Madeline Miller and non-fiction: Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller). I can tell you that I spent about six hours staring at the ocean in total. Yes, it was heavenly. I listened to her pounding surf. I breathed in her salty air. I pondered. I imagined. I dreamed. When was the last time you…
Read MoreHow to Deal with Website Envy (the struggle is real)
We’ve all been there. You’re scrolling through your social media feeds and you see someone in your world has redesigned and relaunched their website and it is beyond gorgeous. You probably spend what seems like hours admiring all the little nuanced design flourishes and click-worthy calls to action. You lovingly gaze with wonder at their ability to connect with their audience. Then you look at your own website. You start to see all the areas…
Read MoreHow I use a Quiz to create a Passive Income Stream
A few weeks ago I was introduced to a quiz platform that has wow’d me from the get-go. Interact is an online software tool that helps you generate leads and drive sales using quizzes. I’ve been pondering what it would be like to use a quiz to bring more of my just right clients into my world, grow my reach, and create some passive income. Since I’ve done it, I want to give you the…
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