5 Common Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Web Project
In today’s video, I share some common pitfalls that clients often fall into that can seriously jeopardize the results of your web project or even keep it from launching altogether. This Oatmeal comic is a hilarious but unfortunately all too real example of how things can go wrong. Clients often underestimate the level of commitment needed […]
Why You Need to Organize Your Files
This isn’t a sexy, click bait topic, but that doesn’t change the fact that you need to organize the files you use in your business. If you don’t you’ll waste time you can’t afford constantly searching for things because you have no system. Here are some tips for getting things under control. If you find […]
What You Need to Understand About Premium WordPress Plugins
If you have a WordPress website, chances are you have or will at some point need a premium plugin to add some functionality to your site. Over the years I continually see clients get confused about what premium plugins are, why you should use them, and who should license them. In this video, I do […]
The Divi Problem
Divi is a very popular WordPress theme and page builder and you can make beautiful websites with it. Some developers love it and use it exclusively. After working on a few client sites that used Divi, I quickly decided that, like GoDaddy, I’ve relegated this tool to the Sadville[1] list. In this video, I demonstrate […]
The Opportunity Cost of Moving Slowly
Recently someone in one of my mastermind groups mentioned that he had been working on his new website for the past 18 months. The website in question is beautiful and well built, but not terribly complex as marketing websites go. Since I started my business, I have revamped my own website 3 different times, the […]
How to Use Your Resources to Grow Your Business Faster
People are great at collecting new things, but not so great at using what we have. In this video, I share three resource areas that you can use more effectively to help you grow your audience, your income, and your relationships faster. Here’s a spreadsheet you can use to track your technology software and subscriptions. […]
You Don’t Have to Do Everything
Sometimes we can be our own worst enemy in our business. By mistakenly thinking you need to do it all, you can become the biggest barrier to growth and success in your business. Watch the video to see an example of what you can accomplish when you reach out for help. If you like this […]
How to Make Good Tech Decisions for Your Business
Business owners make terrible tech decisions all the time by choosing platforms based on how easy they are, or not taking into consideration whether they have the knowledge and support to use a platform effectively and profitably in their business. Here are some things to think about when making software decisions for your business. You […]
Are You Making It Hard to Buy?
My wife wants me to fix the internet, but I need your help. Stop making assumptions about what your website visitors want and use data instead. Check out the video for some common mistakes you might be making that make it harder for your visitors to buy from you. If you like this post, check […]
Do You Own Your Digital Assets?
Are you building your whole business on platforms you don’t own? What would happen to your business if you lost all your social media followers tomorrow? In this video, I talk about the importance of building relationships that don’t rely on the middleman. Most business owners are overly concerned with their social media followings on […]