From Closed Source Apps to Open Source Plugins
Lacey Ellis started with an app for the iPhone and Android. Next came a plugin for WooCommerce. Hear her journey as a product builder.
Case Studies are Marketing Gold
The Launch With Words starter pack has a blogging prompt for a case study in the Month of May. “This is a great time to go to your inspiration journal and look for a case study that can be written. Get the content published before people start going on vacations and forget about hiring a…
The Story of Anberlin
Anberlin has been making music for close to twenty years. With over 1M albums sold, 1M monthly streams and a loyal fan base, what do they have to say about their journey so far and the music industry today? In this episode of INPUT, Stephen Christian, lead singer and front man of Anberlin shares the…
Tips Tuesday – SEO Bot Block, Front Porch Chat for Making Money Online
Tips this week include: • Expansion of the bad SEO bot block tests • What plugins are changing hands with Awesome Motive buying Sandhills Development • New speed metrics in the Lighthouse 8.3 upgrade • A front porch chat for the change of season all bloggers are in now and what it takes to get…
Episode 153: Why Some SBM’s Think You Do Not Need a Website
Rob Cairns talks about a Pc Magasine Report that suggests many SMbs do not need a website. Highlights include: That counting on social media is a bad idea. Why SMB’s do need a website. Just because you focus on your niche does not mean you do not need a website. More o your customers go…
How to Create 1 Year of Content in 1 Day with Elizabeth Pampalone
Often, when it comes to launching, writing, recording, building funnels, or whatever else it is we need to do, it’s easy to start because we’re motivated. But the longer a project goes on, the harder it can be. The more frustrating it can get. And the more likely quality starts to go out the window….
Now That You’re Blogging, Pair it With Email Marketing
So much of our small business marketing efforts go back to our websites. What will we post on social media? Answer: what’s on your website? What will we send in our email marketing campaigns? Answer: what’s on your website? Blog posts. Blog posts are often looked down upon like they’re the red-headed stepchild of the…
Episode 152: Talking Oliver POS for Woo
In This Episode Rob Cairns talks to founder Mattias Nielsen about his product Oliver POS for Woo. Show Higlights: 1. What is Oliver POS. 2. How does Oliver POS work with Woo. 3. How to I find Oliver POS. 4. How does payment processing work with Oliver POS. 5. How does Oliver POS work. Sit…
Even If You Build It, They Won’t Come — Unless You Tell Them!
“Shoeless Joe,” and the movie from that book have both been misleading people for years. “If you build it, he will come.” That’s the biggest load of malarkey. That doesn’t work for “Field of Dreams” in the real world. No one comes to a concert, book launch, website, or restaurant unless they know about it….
The Internet Has a Long Memory
So many people are afraid of publishing on the internet because “screenshots are forever.” That’s a good mentality if you’re hesitant to start sexting with the guy you met on Tinder. However, that mentality holds you back in business. See, as small business owners, we can use this to our advantage. As we continue to…
Being a Developer Advocate for WooCommerce
Listen in as we chat with Allen about his work at WooCommerce as well as getting a glimpse of what makes Allen tick.
Episode 151: Gutenberg Journey Update
In this podcast Rob Cairns updates you on his progress on moving his website from Avada to Gutenberg. Quick Highlights Timing of the Gutenberg move. Changes Rob has made to his Gutenberg stack. Why sometime we should Rethink our website content.
What’s the Difference Between a Freelancer and an Agency?
Have you ever found yourself wondering what the actual difference is between calling yourself a freelancer and calling yourself an agency? Does it count as an agency if you’re only one person? Does it count as freelancing if you have a company name? Brad Miller, VP of New Client Strategy at 10up joins us on…
Tips Tuesday – Storyboard Posts and Videos, Apple Mail Privacy Protection, MailChimp and LearnDash Sold
Tips this week include: • How storyboarding makes creating posts and videos faster • Bonus live DIY SEO course session for content silo and republishing of seasonal posts • WP Fastest Cache tutorial has been updated • Update on the Cloudflare bad bot blocking tests • Update on tests for CleanTalk anti spam service •…
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Tips for WordPress and Ecommerce Businesses
Listen in as 13 pros talk about timing, pricing, bundles and other tips to help WooCommerce product builders have a successful holiday sales.