Category: Blog
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7 Apps for the mobile blogger
There was a time when you set off to the cabin, typewriter in tow, nothing but conquering writer’s block on your mind. Or at least, that’s how I envisioned the “good ‘ol days” of writing. Today there are no typewriters, nor the time to venture off to the writer’s oasis in the mountains, in hopes…
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Rob Walling on building and selling a SaaS business
I interview Rob Walling, the co-founder of Drip, an e-mail marketing automation tool, recently acquired by Leadpages. Rob Walling is also the co-creator of Microconf, a popular conference for self funded startups.
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How to start a WordPress theme business w/ Mike McAlister
With so many WordPress themes available on the market, it might sound crazy to even try and start a business selling your own. There are super-huge, multi-purpose themes selling $100k worth a week with option panels the size of their revenue charts, others with big passionate communities supporting them, and countless other shops just as…
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On running a WordPress product & service business
I co-hosted episode #100 of OfficeHours.fm and received a batch of great listener questions. I thought it best to drill down and expand upon what it’s like running a WordPress consultancy, while trying to sell digital products.
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Fuck platforms; give me WordPress
There’s a war going on for our content. Major social platforms are driving us to publish our hard-earned content within their walls. This impacts businesses, brands, and our very freedoms. Today’s post is a 1,300 word rant. Enjoy.
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WordPress is not easy
WordPress isn’t easy. There, I said it. I’m willing to bet if you’ve spent any time using the software, you probably feel the same way. Even if you’re a WordPress expert, using the software is not without frustration. As a consultant, what I find even more frustrating, is the difficulty I have in recommending WordPress…
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Running a WordPress training or blogging business
WordPress has allowed me to kickstart and foster my own career in the digital age and I’m betting it has for you too. That’s the beauty of such a highly-adopted open source web publishing platform, there’s always a layer of service or support that the market needs. Sure it’s free, but we all know what…