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I was featured on the Interact Blog today! Here is the free quiz-planning template that goes along with my post.
While it’s easy to come up with a great concept for a quiz, it’s often difficult to translate that into questions, answers, and results.
This is where implementing an effective planning method comes into play.
I created a Quiz-Planning Template to make it even easier.
Read MorePlanning Instagram content 30 days in advance has many benefits.
It allows you to create and prepare everything so you only need to spend a few minutes on Instagram each day.
It helps you to “show up” consistently without Instagram becoming your full-time job.
It saves so much time and lets you create an Instagram routine that works with your busy life.
And, you never again have to stress out about throwing a post together last-minute.
If you’re wishing for a better posting strategy, or if you’re just curious about this whole “planning” thing, you’ve come to the right place. Because today, I’m sharing my simple step-by-step process for intentionally planning 30 days of Instagram content.
Read MoreEveryone loves a good quiz. They are interest-peaking, interactive, and often informative.
But quizzes don’t have to be “just for fun;” they can be a great tool for growing an online business, too.
A quiz can offer a solution to the first step of a problem. It can shed light on the value of your products and services. It can be a great opportunity to build trust with your audience and demonstrate your expertise. And a quiz is the perfect way to grow your email list.
I recently created my first quiz for Ponder Trail. I used Interact for the platform and was impressed with how easy it was to use.
I’m excited to show you my step-by-step process for creating a quiz: from brainstorming ideas and implementing strategy—all the way to building it in Interact and embedding it into your website. Here’s how:
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again—when everything feels fresh and new. Goals swirl around our minds with ever-growing excitement about what we hope to accomplish in the new year.
We dream big about our businesses and can’t wait to get started on our latest and greatest ideas.
But without a methodical way to set and reach goals, there isn’t much hope for success.
So today, I’m giving you my step-by-step process to effectively plan for a successful and productive year. This is an in-depth blog post you won’t want to miss.
Read MoreI wanted to try something new going into January this year: get a head-start.
The first few weeks of January usually get away from me, and before I know it, I’m halfway through February.
So I brainstormed ways to set myself up for success this year, and I’m happy to announce it’s made a huge difference so far. They are strategies I plan to continue implementing for the rest of the year, and I recommend you try them out, too.
This is what I did:
Read MoreThe “newsletter” and the “email list” are talked about a lot these days. And it’s no wonder because they come with countless benefits.
Even if you aren’t quite sure what they do or why you need them, you’ve likely come in contact with these tools before. (Ever get emails from your favorite stores?)
But newsletters aren’t just for big, established businesses.
In fact, they’re one of the best tools for creative small businesses and start-ups, too. And the sooner you start building yours, the better off your business will be.
Read on to learn the principles of a newsletter and an email list.
And if you still aren’t convinced or simply haven’t jumped on board, I’m also sharing 15 indisputable reasons to start your newsletter today!
Read MoreIt’s no secret that every business in 2018 needs a website.
It’s the best place to build your online presence because you own and control your website.
. . . And because you won’t have to worry about changes to algorithms on social media.
While the possibilities are endless for designing and setting up your brand’s website, there are 7 pages in particular that are critical for a successful site.
Keep reading to learn how you can implement these essential pages on your business’s website.
Read MoreWho is your audience?
It’s perhaps the most important question you will ever answer about your business.
Your audience is the group of people who are ecstatic about your brand and want to buy your products or book your services. They’re your potential customer or clients.
If you want to have a profitable business, you need to reach and connect with them. And every element of your business needs to be designed and intended for that market.
Until you know your audience, you won’t have complete clarity or get the full potential out of the work you put into your business.
You’ll miss opportunities to speak to your potential customers or clients through intentional branding and messaging.
And you’ll likely put time into creating content that isn’t effective.
But once you follow the steps in today’s blog post, you’ll be on your way to building a loyal following for your creative business.
Read MoreAs creative small business owners, we wear a lot of hats.
From creating new offerings to blogging, marketing, and research, we strive to get the attention of our ideal customer or client.
Once we get their attention, we work hard to show them how our products or services can give them value.
Because we wear so many hats, it’s a game-changer when your business is equipped to carry some of that work for you so you can focus on what’s most important.
A well-designed brand does just that.
It puts the best face forward for your business so you don’t have to work as hard to attract your ideal audience or show your worth.
Not only does it make your business more appealing and professional, but the strategy behind a high-quality brand design creates many advantages.
If you have a creative business, here are 7 powerful benefits of a well-designed brand that no entrepreneur will want to miss.
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