It’s not easy to run a business, but given the right tools, your chances of success can be greatly improved. What are some of the issues businesses face these days? Here are some of the …
Continue ReadingSeven Tips for Writing Blog Comments That Engage Membership-Site Visitors
“That was such a great article. Thanks.” “I like your article, but I disagree with you in terms of . . .” Which blog comment is better? If you thought the first, you’d be wrong, and …
Continue ReadingTop Tips for Creating a Successful Podcast for Your Membership Site
“This is Writing Excuses. Fifteen minutes long because you’re in a hurry, and we’re not that smart.” Every podcast of Writing Excuses, a Hugo and Podcast Award winning series, ends with that …
Continue ReadingHow to Test the Waters Before Starting A Membership Site
Membership sites are a fantastic way to generate income, grant schedule flexibility, and allow you to assist others in gaining new skills and knowledge. But they also are hard work. They require …
Continue ReadingHow to Make Stellar Product Descriptions for Your Membership Site
A picture is worth a thousand words, isn’t it? Maybe, but successfully selling product goes beyond posting great pictures. For thousands of years, people have utilized words to push products: from …
Continue ReadingHow to Create a Newsletter Your Members Will Actually Read
Research shows that the average open rate for email newsletters is about 20%. But that doesn’t mean 20% actually get read. The average click-through rate is only 2-5%. Newsletters can be snoozy …
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