There are a million different ways to make money with a blog, but they all boil down to 5 basic categories. Before you start any new blog, it’s a good idea to think about which methods you’ll use and how you’ll incorporate them in a way that serves your readers while getting you paid. While […]
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If you’re just starting to learn about running and monetizing websites, you’ve probably heard the term “affiliate marketing” once or twice. That doesn’t necessarily mean you understand what it is – so consider this a quick primer. What is Affiliate Marketing? Affiliate marketing is a relationship where one person or company (the affiliate) promotes another
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Over the last 10+ years, I’ve had a lot of clients. Hundreds, in fact. I do not, however, have hundreds of clients now. What that means, of course, is that over the course of my freelancing/consulting career, I’ve lost hundreds of clients. Losing Clients is a Normal Part of Freelancing Some people have better
One of the hardest parts of consulting is deciding what you’ll charge – especially in the beginning. A lot of people like to try and come up with a standard hourly or project-based rate, but I’ve found that’s a great way to lose money, burn out quickly, and end up resentful of your clients. Nobody
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I read a lot of freelancing groups and blogs, and occasionally, I’ll come across a piece of advice that on the surface seems like a great tip – but if you think about it more closely, you realize that for many people, it’s actually quite terrible advice. This morning, I spotted one of those and
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Weasels are adorable animals, but they’re also sneaky. When it comes to your business, weasel work is much the same. Weasel work is all the stuff we convince ourselves we need to do, but which actually keeps us away from the hard or uncomfortable work that makes us money. For example, I’ve known many would-be consultants
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