Sadly, many have abandoned email marketing in recent years because it takes a little more time and testing than clicking a Facebook share button. It is unfortunate in that many of those who rely solely on social media have suffered the consequences of ever-changing algorithms and loss of reach on their favorite platforms – over ... Read More
Angie Nelson
Growing Your Direct Sales Business with a Declining Facebook Reach
Last week Facebook let us know that what we have been suspecting is actually true – the organic reach of Pages is on the downslide and that trend will continue for the foreseeable future. Their recommendation: buy more ads. That marketing plan is not feasible for most home business owners and direct sellers. It simply isn’t in the ... Read More
How to Develop an Email Marketing Strategy
Email marketing can be a big step for bloggers and home-based business owners. Many are unsure why they need such a system in place when other methods like social media are so readily available. Others may be apprehensive about learning new technology. Still, others may be nervous about what they would communicate via email. Having ... Read More
Types of Freelance Writing Jobs: A Client, a Gig, or a Gamble?
One of the benefits of being social online is the opportunity to talk to other online business owners about the similarities and differences in what our businesses entail and how we run them. Even though I run a Virtual Assistant (VA) business, there are many areas that are just the same as any other online business. One such ... Read More
4 Simple Tips for Writing a Good Blog Title
Becoming a successful blogger can be a beast in its own right. It takes time, patience, and the ability to draw readers in and keep them. If you are new to blogging, you may not realize the importance of blog titles, or headlines. Statistics tell us an average 8 of 10 people will read a blog title that is put in front of them. Only 2 ... Read More