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Business / Tired Of Courses & Theories…and Just Friggin Want Something That Works? by Samuelmicheal(m): 5:18pm On May 11, 2022
Hi have you ever invested in a course and at the end you were left confused on how to start?!

Do you wish to learn how to make money online in a step by step manner?!

For most people creating a digital product is the problem.

You know you can make a lot of Money selling ebooks or courses.

You've seen people do it.

But you don't know where to start, or how.

In fact, you have bought courses on info product creation.

Attended WhatsApp classes.

Yet, you don't seem to understand how these folks making millions monthly from selling courses online do it.

Now, how about I tell you that all of the dirty work has been done for you.

And all you have to do is plug in and start making money in 48hours.

Would you believe me?

If your answer is No, or "I'm not so sure,

Making money is important.
But making daily income hits harder.

What would a $10, $50, $100 daily income do for you?

Would it pay your next bills?

Would it make you debt-free?

Or better still, would it make you chill with the big boys?

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Business / The Proven Way To Make $5 - $200+ Per Week On Amazon Even If You Are Not A Writ by Samuelmicheal(m): 8:01am On May 08, 2022
Amazon kdp Comprehensive Training That Will Expose The Business Side of Amazon Kindle and also gives you the;

Best Seller
Book Research Secrets

Bestseller toolkit

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And that's not all; you will also learn how to ;

How the Kindle ecosystem works and how to thrive in it

How to create and publish your own books

How to navigate the (sometimes confusing) taxes, commissions and legal aspects

How to promote your ebooks

How to handle reviews

How to use basic ‘SEO’ to make your books easily discoverable

How to price and package your books for optimum sale

How to create ebooks quickly – even if you don’t know how to write

How to ‘future proof’ your business against future changes

How to diversify and appear on other ereaders

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Business / The Proven Way To Make $5 - $200+ Per Week On Amazon Even If You Are Not A Writ by Samuelmicheal(m): 8:54am On May 07, 2022
A Comprehensive Training That Will Expose The Business Side of Amazon Kindle and also gives the;

Best Seller
Book Research Secrets

Bestseller toolkit

All for free in my Whatsapp training class which ends on may 14th.... limited slots available... 0916 273 8256

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Here’s why:
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How to navigate the (sometimes confusing) taxes, commissions and legal aspects

How to promote your ebooks

How to handle reviews

How to use basic ‘SEO’ to make your books easily discoverable

How to price and package your books for optimum sale

How to create ebooks quickly – even if you don’t know how to write

How to ‘future proof’ your business against future changes

How to diversify and appear on other ereaders

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Business / How To Start A Dropshipping Business With No Money & Earn A Living For Free by Samuelmicheal(m): 6:19pm On Jan 06, 2022
So, by now, you are probably aware of what drop-shipping is, if you’re not, then you can read more on that here. The next most frequently asked question tends to be “how much money do you need to start dropshipping?” Well, the good news is that we’re here to tell you how to start a dropshipping business with no money. That’s right, you can start today. Interested? Read on to find out more.

What you need to start a dropshipping business with no money
So, although you don’t need a mountain of money to start your own business, you do still need to make an investment. Time. If you could literally sit there and do nothing and then start making money, then everyone would be doing it. If everyone was doing it then nobody would make any money, because the market would be so saturated. That brings us to the second thing you need. A niche. You want your offering to be unique, you need something that makes you stand out from everyone else; you need to give people a reason to buy your product, and not Maureen-from-down-the-road’s product instead.

Okay, so I have my ideas and some free time. How do I start dropshipping?
Okay so you want to get started with your dropshipping business, you’ve got some great ideas, that are yours and only yours, and you feel like you’ll have the edge to come out on top. So what do you need to do to actually take things to the next level? How do you step things up from great idea to actual working business model?
Step 1 – Create a store
That’s right, you need a store. How can people buy things from you if you don’t give them a place to shop? Sounds pretty self-explanatory huh? Well, there are many platforms that you can use to start a dropshipping business, with no money investment at all. Some of the major players are eBay, Amazon and Shopify. Often they offer a free trial for you to explore and test the plotform if it’s suitable for you.

Some of Your Options
eBay – pay a fee when you sell an item, you can list your item and a percentage of what it sells for you’ll pay to eBay. This is subject to certain conditions. For example, using a standard auction listing. This is great if you want to shift your old lawnmower, but less so if you want to set up a business. There are other options for setting prices and other features, but unless eBay is running a free listing event they often cost to use
Amazon – pay a fee per item sold, plus some additional fees too. As above, this is great if you’re clearing out your DVD rack, but less so when you’re trying to sell large volumes. Amazon has introduced a professional account for those who sell more than 35 items a month, where you pay a monthly subscription fee and it eradicates the per-item-sold fee.
Shopify – pay a monthly subscription depending on the features that you want to access and how big you want your e-commerce empire to be. With a basic plan that starts at $29USD (yep, the price shows in dollars even on the UK site) as well as a lite plan and more comprehensive plans, you have plenty of options.
Our Choice
But, don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten that this guide is here to focus on how to start a dropshipping business with no money. We are going to opt for Shopify as they offer a 14-day free trial. Unlike many free trials, Shopify lets you sign up without adding your card details. That’s right, the only thing you agree to when signing up for the free trial is marketing emails. No hidden “if you forget to cancel we are going to charge you and it will be a lovely surprise” that we’ve all come to hate.

Step Two – Find a supplier
Ahem, that’s where we come in. We offer dropshipping on every one of our 450+ products. From fashion like cut and sew t-shirts, bomber jackets, exclusive dresses and skirts to loungewear, swimwear and sportswear to homeware and decor like art prints, wallpaper, beddings, cushions, towels, furniture, rugs and more. We have a huge range of products that you can customise, design and sell through a third-party e-commerce platform (the store that you found and set up in step one). Our Product Mockup Generator will help you put your designs on hundreds of items.

Contrado won’t charge you any fees to dropship with us – hidden or otherwise. No free trial, just total free-freeness.

Step Three – Invest Your Time
Here is the part where the hard work comes in. Sort of. If you want to start your own dropshipping business, with no money or otherwise, we would like to assume that it’s because you love designing things. By that logic, this part won’t necessarily be hard work, it’ll be you doing your hobby somewhere different than you normally do, in order to earn a living doing what you love. Either way, whatever you call this part, it’s the bit where you need to invest your time, and set up your product range.

This is super easy to do as Contrado has built a bespoke design interface specifically for this purpose. Within this tool, you can upload your designs, to your chosen product. You can add, remove, resize, reposition and add effects to your designs. You can add text, you can remove it, and what’s more, you can see each and every change in real-time. Our design preview lets you see exactly what your product will look like when it’s done – whether it’s a tea towel or a tea dress.

Step Four – Market, market, market
A little bit more time investment here. You need to market your products. It’s all well and good having them, but without any kind of marketing, you’re kind of relying on people just ‘falling’ into your store. There are a few ways that you can do this, although again, this is a ‘how to start dropshipping for free‘ guide, so we are going to ignore any of the paid advertising options. (For those who aren’t specifically looking to start a dropshipping business with no money, take a look at PPC. That’s paid advertising, which you can do via Google, Facebook, Instagram etc, and it will target your intended audiences specifically).

Social media is a powerful tool. You might recently have seen the story about the guy from the little bookstore in Petersfield, who tweeted about the fact that nobody had been in, for perhaps the first time ever. Sci-fi author Neil Gaiman retweeted this and the little bookstore was inundated with orders. A heartwarming tale, but also a true example of the power of social media and why it should be embraced. So, while we aren’t all internet-buddies with Neil Gaiman, we can harness the power of digital-word-of-mouth and use this to get your name out there.

It’s as easy as that
It really is super simple to set up your own Shopify store and link it with Contrado. If you still have any doubts, check out this video tutorial to see exactly how it is done.

Congratulations, that’s how you start a dropshipping business with no money
There you have it. That’s how you start a dropshipping business with no money, how you earn a living with your hobby. If you want to try for yourself, then why not click below to get started.

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Business / Landing Your First Client As A Freelancer With No Experience by Samuelmicheal(m): 8:29am On Jan 06, 2022
Landing Your First Client as a Freelancer with No Experience

You’ve decided to strike out on your own as a freelancer, and you’ve found yourself stuck in that same catch-22 you experienced when you were searching for a traditional entry-level position: you need experience to get a job, but you need a job to get experience.

Landing your first freelance job can be a frustrating situation. But, unfortunately, it’s also a relatable one. Many companies don’t want to take a chance on someone who’s really green. They’d rather find someone who’s proven to be successful before.

So, what do you do? How can you manage to land your first freelance clients and start earning some income—even when you’re new to the game?

7 Tips for Landing Your First Client as a Freelancer with No Experience

1. Prioritize Experience over a Paycheck

You’re likely deciding to freelance because you have a passion for your craft, no doubt. But, let’s be honest—you also want to earn some income. Whether it’s a side hustle or your new full-time career path, you need to rake in some dollars in order to make this whole thing worthwhile.

That’s more than understandable. However, even if you have years of experience in your field, it may be difficult to demand a high price tag for your services when you’re just starting out.

To combat this, make an effort to prioritize the experience over how much it will earn you. That publication may pay a low fee. But, will a byline there give you more exposure in your chosen niche? That web development project’s budget might be lower than you hoped, but will it get you some much-needed contacts in your field?

It can be tough to resist the temptation to turn into one of those cartoon characters with dollar signs in your eyes, but make your best effort to stay focused on the big picture—rather than the digits on the paycheck. It can eventually pay off.

2. Consider Your Existing Skills

You don’t have any experience as a freelancer. But, that doesn’t mean that you have zero valuable skills to bring to the table.

Think through what unique experiences you have that could help you pitch yourself to prospective clients and stand out from the other freelance competition out there.

Perhaps your background in the healthcare industry would make you the most suitable fit to take photographs for that hospital’s new promotional materials. Or, maybe the fact that you’re a self-proclaimed Excel whiz would qualify you to write for that Microsoft-oriented blog.

Don’t be afraid to think outside the box and identify those unique traits and special skills that will make prospective clients take you seriously—despite your lack of traditional freelance experience.

3. Create a Website

Having a website for your new freelance business will serve as a space for you to showcase your portfolio of work and as a way for potential clients to find you. It can provide a quick and easy way to present a bio about yourself, what kind of projects you want to take on, your pricing, and your contact information.

And you don’t need to be a web developer to create a website. Many platforms, such as Squarespace and Wix, make it easy to choose a template and get up and running.

4. Lean on Your Network

You’ve heard that old, “It’s not always what you know, but who you know” cliché. And, as much as it might make you roll your eyes, it can actually be a huge benefit to you when you’re trying to get your freelance career off the ground.

Why? Well, because word-of-mouth marketing could be just what you need to get some potential clients to take a chance on you—even though you don’t have years of experience to your name. When you’re recommended to clients by someone that they trust in their own network, you’re far more likely to get your foot in the door and make an impression.

So, reach out to your contacts and let them know that you’re freelancing and you’d appreciate any recommendations. You never know who your acquaintances might be connected with!

5. Meet with a Fellow Freelancer

Take your networking into the real world and consider finding a mentor or securing an informational interview with someone who is already freelancing. A career mentor is an ongoing relationship where you can regularly meet to talk about your freelancing ups and downs. An informational interview is likely to be a one-time get-together to talk and ask questions of someone who’s doing what you want to do.

Either situation can provide you with a great way to get advice and tips on how to break into the freelance world. While your motivation for talking to a mentor or scheduling an informational interview should not be to ask for referrals or a job, you never know what could result from making these connections.

6. Know Where to Search

Finding freelance jobs can go three ways: you contact a potential client directly to offer your services, a client reaches out to you to request your services, or you use a job board to find open listings.

Using a job board to find freelance work is where things can get dicey. Job scams abound in this field. It’s estimated that for every one remote job listing, there are 60-70 scams. And with most freelance jobs also being remote, you can see how the potential to get scammed is high.

You need to be adept at researching companies and understanding the legitimacy of the job board you’re using. Popping on Craigslist to find a freelance job may score you some actual leads, but it can also be chock-full of junk.

This is why using a job service like FlexJobs can be so valuable. We go out and scour the internet and our partner employers to find real, legitimate, and scam-free freelance jobs. We verify the employer is legit, and we summarize and categorize each posting we find. This allows you as a job seeker to easily search through our 50 job categories to find a freelance job that fits your needs without worrying if the job is a scam.

7. Understand Your Chosen Industry

You’re excited and eager to get your freelance career rolling. But, as enthusiastic as you might be, it’s important that you understand the potential of your chosen industry.

Is it a competitive landscape where you’ll run up again tons of other freelancers wanting the same gig? Do companies even hire freelancers in your area of expertise, or do they stick with employee roles? What is the average rate of pay, and will it be sufficient for you?

Understanding the growth rate of your industry will help guide you on who to contact and where to focus your freelance job search.
Business / How To Make Money Blogging In 2022 by Samuelmicheal(m): 7:12am On Jan 06, 2022
If you want to learn how to make money blogging, you need to ditch the cookie-cutter advice you’ve been reading.

“Expert” bloggers tend to give you generic advice like write about your passions, stay consistent, form good writing habits, and create great content.

Then, a few years from now, you’ll finally have enough website traffic to monetize your blog with affiliate programs, Google AdSense, online courses, podcasting, or selling digital products.

The hard truth is, it doesn’t have to take you years – there’s just a lot of bad advice out there.

To make life-changing money from your blog as fast as possible, you need to start thinking like a CEO and developing systems to scale your blog like a startup, not a hobby.

I’ve worked for high growth startups, and some of the best CMOs, VPs, and Growth Marketers out there. And what did I learn?

Most blogging advice is harmful, not helpful.

You’re sold the dream of passive income and the ability to make money online while you sleep, all while 95% of bloggers still fail. And yet, these “experts” that started over 10 years ago are the only ones profiting the most from blogging.

So I started this blog in January 2020 to track my progress as a brand new blogger using everything I learned in the startup world.

Here’s the first thing I learned – you need to focus less on writing and more on creating systems to scale your blog at startup speed.

Remember, you’re a business owner, not just a blogger.

There are a lot of things I wish I knew before I started my blog. I hope this post helps give you some fresh ideas.

This guide covers SEO, keyword research, content marketing, WordPress, and affiliate marketing so that you can make more money blogging this year.

Let’s get started.

How to Make Money Blogging in 2022

Before anything else, you need to learn how to start a blog. The first step is getting web hosting and a domain name. I recommend Bluehost as it’s the #1 recommended host by WordPress and has more than enough features to do everything outlined in this guide.
This article is all about making money this year – I won’t give you a vague list of options like affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, online courses, or advertising.

Instead, we’ll focus on scaling your blog like a startup by choosing your niche, scaling your content, and monetizing your blog to make $10,000/month in 90 days.

Let’s scale your new blog like a startup

Choose Your Blog’s Niche Based on Market Factors, Not Your Passions.

There’s a reason that 95% of bloggers fail, and it’s not why you think.

The current myth is that bloggers fail because they aren’t “passionate enough.”

“Push through failure to succeed,” they say.

Google “why bloggers fail,” and you get the same answer from the #1 result: bloggers fail because they aren’t passionate enough.

I officially reject this notion.

The real reason bloggers fail is the same reason that any business fails: it’s not profitable.

Take my passions, for example.

I’m passionate about a lot of things – drumming, flying airplanes, traveling, astronomy, distance running, personal development, Detroit-style pizza, etc.

However, if I wrote an endless amount of blog posts about one of these topics without making any money, I’d burn out 100% of the time.

Additionally, some bloggers claim, “I’m not in it for the money” or, “It’s just a hobby.”

Hobby bloggers are just new bloggers that don’t know how to make money yet. In any creative digital field – whether it’s design, web development, photography, copywriting, or video editing – there are beginners and experts.

And since most bloggers start as beginners by writing about a passion and try to figure everything else out later, they’re destined to fail.
Plus, blogging advice is outdated, written only to rank on Google, and encourages a generalized approach to appeal to the broadest possible audience.

Bloggers don’t fail because of a lack of passion (they have that in spades).

Bloggers fail because they can’t transition from blogger to business owner.

So they choose a non-lucrative niche targeting a low-value audience. New bloggers forget to leverage networking and connections to their strategic advantage. And they don’t have enough market demand to scale traffic.

I want you to succeed.

Before launching your blog, it’s crucial to choose your niche based not on passions, but three business factors: audience budget potential, professional leverage, and market demand.

1.Audience Budget Potential.

To offer a valuable product on your blog, you need to solve a pain point for your audience. That’s obvious.

As a blogger, you should deeply understand your audience’s challenges so that you can offer the most in-demand solution. Check.

Start by looking at niches where you’re a member of the target audience yourself. This way, your domain expertise shines through faster.

But don’t think that after you’ve gotten that far, you should open up a generic list of 100 niches and narrow it down that way. Watercolors? K-Pop? Travel? Good luck with that.

What is the #1 most important factor when choosing your blog’s niche?

How much your audience is willing to spend.

It’s that simple.

Let’s break it down.

So in this example, let’s say you’re planning to start a blog in the home design niche.

Your blog topics may pull in different readers. Visitors could include professional interior designers, college design students, and even stay-at-home moms who want the latest home decor inspiration.

To monetize this niche, you would create a new blog and move your readers down the sales funnel:

First, you’d create content to attract an audience
Then you’d build out a home design “freebie” to get email opt-ins
Next, you could use affiliate marketing to promote home decor brands
Finally, you would offer your email subscribers a $300 online course (with a money-back guarantee) about 10 Expert Interior Design Tips for the Perfect Home
Nothing is wrong with this approach – this tends to be what most bloggers do, and it can earn some passive income after a couple of years of building your audience.

But is it a lucrative audience? Stay-at-home moms, college students, and a few professionals with an average salary?

Here’s the secret.

By changing just one word in your niche, you can increase your blog’s income potential by 200x.

All you do is change “home design” to “retail design.”

Let me explain.

By adding a B2B component, you just shifted your audience from individuals to businesses and increased your blog’s income potential by 200x.

Think about it this way. If you’re selling to large businesses instead of individuals, you make more money for two reasons. The first is that they have more funds available. Second, it’s not coming out of their own pocket
The beautiful thing about this approach is that your blog launch, content strategy, and sales funnel are almost the same for both the B2C “home design” and B2B “retail design” niches.

Here’s the good part: while the B2C “home design” monetization stopped at a $300 course, the B2B “retail design” niche doesn’t just stop there.

After you build your professional brand, you become known as a B2B design expert. This influence allows your price to jump from a $20 affiliate commission or a $300 course – to a $5,000/month recurring consulting service.

Understanding your audience’s pain points isn’t enough.

To 200x your revenue potential, your audience needs to be in a lucrative B2B niche and pay a monthly recurring basis.

2. Use Your Professional Leverage to Choose Your Blog’s Niche.

After uncovering a lucrative audience to provide value to, the next step is to discover the strategic advantages you may have over others.

Ask yourself:

What is my current level of professional experience?
What connections do I have in my industry?
Can I leverage this experience into a profitable blog?
If I could pitch any website in the world to contribute a guest post, who would take me seriously from the start?
To build a truly successful blog, you first need to build influence. And to build authority, you need to step outside of your comfort zone and leverage your connections, professional experience, and everything at your disposal like never before.

You will also be performing a lot of outreach to make new connections.

Outreach includes building relationships so you can guest post on authoritative sites in your niche. These posts give you get relevant, high Domain Authority (DA) backlinks for SEO, which is still one of the best ways to rise in the Google search rankings. And according to Broadband Search’s recent Internet statistics from 2019, Google process 3.5 billion searches per day – or over 40,000 every second. There’s plenty of traffic to go around.

And when you’re just starting, you may not have many connections or published content out there. You might say: “Why would anyone feature me?”

Leveraging your background helps tremendously.

For example, if you’re a photographer, you might have a base of clients, contacts from local meet-up groups, and even know photography influencers that you met in the past. If you can leverage these contacts in the future, you can accelerate the growth of your blog.

3. Your Niche Needs Market Demand.
Before you get started, you need to do some research and see if people search for the topics you want to write about – and they are monetizable.

The two main types of monetizable keywords are “best” list posts and “how-to” guides.

These two main types of keywords have the most affiliate marketing revenue potential.

For example, in the case of the “best” list posts:

In travel, this could be “best travel insurance” or “best travel backpack.”
In finance, it could be “best savings accounts” or “best Roth IRA.”
In tech, it could be “best VR headset” or “best PS5 exclusives.”
When people are searching for the “best” something, they are looking for long-form guides recommending products that are written by bloggers. Most of these will have good affiliate programs to join and promote.

In the case of “how-to” guides, these could be:

In marketing, how to make a website.
In lifestyle, how to decorate your kitchen.
In health, how to get rid of acne.
These how-to guides are long-form tutorials packed with high-quality content. These are also good for adding affiliate links.

Once you understand your leverage and passions, take your chosen niche, and come up with the top 10 keywords to target.

Next, use a keyword research tool like Google Keyword Planner, SEMRush, or Ahrefs and enter your keywords.

With GrowthBar, you can do your keyword research right while you’re searching on Google.

Scale Your Content Creation and Stop Writing So Much.
What if I told you that your blog’s first 90 days has nothing to do with your blog and you won’t write a single word?

What if the secret to scaling and making money blogging doesn’t include blogging?

What if everything taught about growing a new blog has limited your growth?

How to Monetize Your Blog the Right Way.
There are a lot of options when it comes to making money blogging – affiliate marketing, ads, online courses, one-on-one coaching, consulting, sponsored posts, selling physical products, etc. Some of these income streams require more traffic than others.

That’s why it’s essential to plan your future revenue-driving strategy with the right forms of monetization at the right points in your blog’s lifecycle.

1. Plan Your Future Blog Monetization Timeline
For example, if you just created a new travel blog, it doesn’t make sense to put ads all over your site. Those tactics require hundreds of thousands of monthly visitors to make good money.

Similarly, you shouldn’t start affiliate marketing and cram a bunch of links everywhere at the beginning either. Generating affiliate marketing revenue can also require thousands of visitors to make a single sale.

Yes, you can eventually get a place where you’re generating “passive income” with affiliate marketing, courses, ad revenue, and digital products, but that can take years.

What if you want to start making money from your blog to quit your job in 3 months?

The good news?

The most lucrative form of blog monetization can be used from Day 1 and doesn’t require much traffic.

Your perfect blog monetization timeline will focus on maximizing revenue in each stage of your blog’s growth.

There are four distinct areas of focus:

1-90 days: High-end consulting (0-1,000 monthly site visitors)
90-180 days: Affiliate marketing (1,000-2,500 monthly site visitors)
180-365 days: Your first online course (5,000+ monthly site visitors)
365 days and beyond: Course memberships (10,000+ monthly site visitors)
It may seem counter-intuitive to start with consulting if you’re a brand new blog without much traffic. However, because you’re building relationships and treating your blog like a business, you can land high-end clients from day one.

This post will first focus on days 1-90 and how to perfect your high-end sales funnel to make money blogging from the start.

2. Master Your Blog’s Sales Funnel
Your sales funnel will be comprised of 5 primary areas leading users down the path to your end goal of a high-end $3,000+ consulting offer. As you scale up traffic, you can focus on lower-priced offers like online courses, affiliate products, sponsored posts, and digital downloads. However, the most lucrative way to monetize a new blog is with an expensive offer from the beginning.

It’s a simple balancing revenue act as you grow your traffic. The newer your blog and the less traffic you have, the higher your price needs to be to compensate:

Low Traffic x High Price = High Traffic x Low Price

Here are the five steps to get prospects down your sales funnel:

A user reads your high-quality blog content related to your high-end offer
They opt-in for your email list for a one-page “freebie” offer
Optional: Add a lower-priced offer around $50-200 to build trust (we will add this down the line)
Your automated welcome email series tells a story and take them down a path to set a meeting with you
Finally, your ideal B2B clients set a meeting with you and pay for your high-end consulting offer. For a brand new blog, all that you need is your first five blog posts, a one-page opt-in “freebie,” an email platform and list, and a consulting page.

I’ll repeat it: you’re a business owner, not a blogger.

Think about all those local business websites that look like they’re straight from 1996 – auto mechanics, financial services, real estate sites, etc. They might be lucky to get a few hundred visits/month. But their website is bringing in revenue because they’re filling a need in the market and providing a solution with high-end services.

Your blog must have a service that fills a need in the market from day one.

The early focus of your new blog isn’t to write a bunch of blog posts that no one will find. Instead, focus on having just five high-quality pillar posts, a consulting page, and a dialed-in sales funnel. Your sales outreach will do the rest.

Remember: you’re a business owner, not just a blogger.

From days 0 to 90, you shouldn’t be focusing your energy on writing first drafts. I won’t give the same old, outdated advice. I refuse to talk about how to write about your passions, follow an editorial calendar, writing habits, writing consistency, (or anything about writing for that matter).

Instead, we’re going to scale your blog like a startup and build credibility in your niche faster.

One big way to do that is to get writing help. Instead of writing every single first draft yourself, you can use a service like Fiverr to find freelance writers. There are plenty of writers that provide blog post writing services so that you can spend your time editing, publishing, and link building.

Overall, there are five main components to this pr
Repeat indefinitely
By using this system for the first year after launch, my blog received over 5,000 backlinks from 1,000+ domains and a +74 Domain Rating (DR) increase.

Most importantly, I continued to see huge year over year gain in traffic:
How Much Money Can You Make Blogging?
Bloggers are making money in all kinds of ways. Successful bloggers can make over 7-figures/year, while other bloggers might be generating no income at all. A goal that many bloggers tell you to shoot for is $2,000/month in recurring income within one year. However, with my monetization strategies below, I made $17k of monthly recurring revenue in the first 90 days.

So let’s start monetizing your blog.

You’ve chosen your blog’s niche, outsourced your content, and planned your blog monetization timeline. It’s time to learn how much money you can make blogging in 90 days.

Before you tackle this plan, you will need:

A WordPress blog – make sure to get started with Bluehost.
Five pillar blog posts you want to promote.
All web pages complete: About Page, Start Here Page, Contact Page, Consulting Page, Resources Page, Email Opt-In Page, etc.
Email marketing software set up with opt-ins in your sidebar, in blog posts, and upon exit intent.
An active email sales funnel with a welcome email series – using ConvertKitand OptinMonster.
A content marketing writer or freelancer ready who will help with your guest post pipeline.
Once you have these covered and launch your blog, your 90-day blog monetization plan can begin.

You’ll notice that this plan to make money blogging consists of almost 100% outreach.

Since you have your original content, sales funnel, and blog posts published, you maximize impact by building relationships and getting backlinks.

The main outreach targets include influencer relationships, your professional network, your high-end client personas, and blogging communities.

It’s time to scale your blog like a startup in 90 days.

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Business / How To Make Money On Youtube Without Making Videos by Samuelmicheal(m): 3:52pm On Jan 05, 2022
Believe it or not, you can make money on YouTube without making videos. Here's our guide to YouTube profits for the camera-shy.
YouTube is a source of entertainment for billions of people. But believe it or not, you can make money on YouTube without making videos.

Since you’re reading this, there’s a strong chance that you aren’t excited about being on camera. The good news is that just about anyone can make money from YouTube — even the camera-shy.

If you don’t want to be filmed or lack the time or expertise to make high-quality videos, you can still rake in profits from this social media platform. Editing content, posting other people’s content, and selling merchandise are just a few ways you can earn.

Keep reading to learn the best ways to make money on YouTube without making videos.

HOW TO SET UP A YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Ready to make money on YouTube without making videos? Here’s how to start.

Setting up a YouTube channel is super easy, and you don’t have to submit an application. No doubt, this is one of the reasons why YouTube is so popular — it’s free for most users and content creators.

All you need to do is register for a YouTube account (which will link to your Google account) and begin setting up your channel.

1. Plan your channel
Before you do anything, spend some time thinking about what you want your channel to offer.

Pick your area of focus
To do this, start by determining the type of content you want to promote. To make sure your channel stands out, think about tackling a niche category to start. After all, you can always expand or pivot down the road.

For example, rather than posting general cooking tutorials, consider making a most shocking mukbang compilation. You may even want to drill down further and focus on the most shocking pizza mukbang moments. Yup, I just went there.

Choose a name
Your channel’s name plays a huge role in its overall success. For the best results, pick a name that’s short, simple, catchy, and related to the topic that you’re focusing on.

The name you choose shouldn’t be vulgar. It should also be easy to spell and pronounce.

Remember that the name you select is part of your brand. It’s one of the first things that your audience will see when searching for content. As such, it has a significant impact on how your channel is received.

2. Create a YouTube account

Once you square away the basic details, head over to YouTube and open an account.

YouTube brand vs. personal accounts
At this point, you have to determine whether you want to open a personal or brand account.

When you open a personal account, the channel appears as your Google account name. A personal account is generally for non-business use. Opening a brand account gives you greater control and flexibility. You can choose a different name, mask your email address, and manage multiple channels from a single location.

If you aim to use YouTube as an income stream, you’ll almost certainly want a brand account. It doesn’t cost anything, and it offers lots of upside.

3. Upload videos

Now that you have a channel in place, you’re ready to start aggregating videos and publishing content.

Publishing on YouTube is pretty straightforward. First, you need to make sure YouTube supports your file type. To do this, click “create a video” and either upload the file directly or drag and drop it from a source location.

Videos can be either public or private. For your purposes, you will almost certainly want to set all videos to public. Additionally, you need to set captions for SEO, add tags, and write succinct video descriptions so people can find your content on the search engine.

Don’t forget about video thumbnails when you’re uploading content. Think about the images that you want potential viewers to see when they’re browsing YouTube. When you use an eye-catching thumbnail image, you increase the likelihood of attracting new viewers.

Think of it this way. Suppose you have the option to pick one of two different sandwiches. One sandwich looks fresh and well put together. The other looks so-so.

The vast majority of the time, people will go for the better-looking option. The same concept holds true with all things online marketing.

OUT-OF-THE-BOX WAYS TO MAKE MONEY ON YOUTUBE (WITHOUT MAKING VIDEOS)
As you can see, it’s possible to make money on YouTube by leveraging other content.

It takes a bit of work, but it’s still a lot easier than going through the process of getting on camera, editing, and producing content.

With that in mind, there are many other ways to generate profits from YouTube without making videos. Here are some of the top approaches.

Posting Work From Other Content Creators
The easiest and most common way to make money on YouTube without making videos is to publish third-party content. For example, YouTube allows you to post video content from other video creators through a strategy known as aggregation.

In other words, you curate content instead of publishing original clips.

As such, it’s no surprise that aggregating or curating content saves you a lot of time. It also helps to attract viewers that are interested in what you’re sharing.

For example, the Movie Coverage YouTube channel aggregates movie trailers for viewers. At the time of writing, it has upwards of 1.03 million subscribers.

Types of third-party content you can post on YouTube

Interested in aggregating content on YouTube? Here’s how you do it.

Original videos

YouTube allows you to post full, original clips from third-party providers on your own channel. However, you have to obtain explicit permission from that party and properly attribute the video to avoid copyright violations.

Failure to do this could result in a Matched Third-Party notification from YouTube. The app sends this when it picks up on the fact that something in your video belongs to another person.

How to deal with a Matched Third-Party notification

When sending a Matched Third-Party notification, YouTube typically explains what it intends to do about the situation.

In some cases, the company might show ads on the video and send revenue to the publisher. The company might also choose to block the video — or even deactivate your account if you seriously abuse the terms of service.

Sometimes, YouTube sends Matched Third-Party notifications by mistake. If you follow the rules and think there may be a mistake, you could try to dispute the warning.

Whatever you do, you can’t afford to ignore this type of notification. Otherwise, it could harm your account and immediately stop your money-making ability.
Creative Commons video content
Many content producers have success using Creative Commons licenses when posting videos.

When a content creator posts a video with a Creative Commons license, the original producer retains ownership of the content. However, the license gives you the ability to use their work in your videos or on your channel.

If you’re interested in this approach, search for the video term you want to find. When the results pop up, click on the filter button, and select Creative Commons under the Features list. You’ll then be looking at a targeted list of free videos that you should be able to republish.

Just make sure to look at each specific license and make sure to follow its conditions. Some licenses have strict requirements explaining how you can use the material, so it’s in your best interest to pay attention.

In many cases, you can post videos exactly as they appear. You may also be able to use videos as part of larger compilations (e.g., a one-hour montage of kittens playing with babies).

Other ways to make money from your YouTube channel include

Start a blog
Blogging is a solid way to make money from YouTube. Any time you’re scrolling through a popular blog and see a YouTube video embedded in it, that website owner is probably making money from it.

If you’ve got what it takes, consider starting a free blog on WordPress and posing videos to supplement your content. You can use most third-party videos as long as you attribute them to the owner.

Use affiliate marketing
Affiliate marketing involves making money by sending customers to third-party advertisers.

YouTubers often do this by including content and promotions in videos. For example, suppose you have a channel about electronic music equipment. You might include a video reviewing headphones and link to certain brands in your content.

To be clear, it helps to have a steady stream of viewers to make real money from affiliate programs.

If you’re interested in taking this route, some of the largest affiliate programs to check out are expertnaira for Nigerians

Sign up for Nielsen
Nielsen is a leading market research company that pays participants $50 each year just for sharing data about how they use the internet.

In other words, if you sign up for Nielsen, you can make money just by watching YouTube and giving Nielsen access to your viewing history and habits.

This approach is safe, non-invasive, and doesn’t require anything other than browsing the internet and watching content.

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Business / What Is Cryptocurrency? Here’s What You Should Know by Samuelmicheal(m): 2:13pm On Jan 05, 2022
Cryptocurrencies let you buy goods and services, or trade them for profit. Here's more about what cryptocurrency is, how to buy it and how to protect yourself.

1. What is cryptocurrency?

A cryptocurrency (or “crypto”) is a form of payment that can circulate without the need for a central monetary authority such as a government or bank. Instead, cryptocurrencies are created using cryptographic techniques that enable people to buy, sell or trade them securely.

Cryptocurrencies can be exchanged for goods and services, though they often are used as investment vehicles. Cryptocurrency is also a key part of the operation of some decentralized financial networks, where digital tokens are an important tool for carrying out transactions.

The most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has had a historically volatile price. In 2021, it hit an all-time high above $65,000 before falling back.

2.How do I invest in cryptocurrency?

While some cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, are available for purchase with U.S. dollars, others require that you pay with bitcoins or another cryptocurrency.

To buy cryptocurrencies, you’ll need a “wallet” — an online app that can hold your currency. Generally, you create an account on an exchange, and then you can transfer real money to buy cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum.

What online brokers offer cryptocurrencies?
If you're more accustomed to traditional brokerage accounts, there are a few online brokers that offer access to cryptocurrencies as well as stocks. Of the online brokers reviewed by NerdWallet, these include Robinhood, Webull, SoFi Active Investing and TradeStation. If you're looking for an exchange that operates solely within the cryptocurrency world, look for pure-play crypto exchanges. These platforms, such as Coinbase, Gemini and Kraken, won't give you access to core assets like stocks and bonds, but they typically have a much better selection of cryptocurrencies, and more wallet functionality.

3. How many cryptocurrencies are there? What are they worth?

More than 16,000 different cryptocurrencies are traded publicly, according to CoinMarketCap.com, a market research website. And cryptocurrencies continue to proliferate. The total value of all cryptocurrencies on Jan. 3, 2022, was about $2.2 trillion, having fallen off an all-time high above $2.9 trillion weeks earlier.
started on Coinbase

Best cryptocurrencies by market capitalization
These are the 10 largest trading cryptocurrencies by market capitalization as tracked by CoinMarketCap, a cryptocurrency data and analytics provider.

Cryptocurrency Market Capitalization


Bitcoin. $883.4 billion

Ethereum. $448.2 billion

Binance Coin. $86.9 billion

Tether. $78.4 billion

Solana. $52.9 billion

Cardano. $44.9 billion

USD Coin $42.7 billion

XRP. $39.8 billion

Terra. $33.5 billion

4. Why are cryptocurrencies so popular?
People invest in cryptocurrencies for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the most popular:

Supporters see cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin as the currency of the future and are racing to buy them now, presumably before they become more valuable.

Some supporters like the fact that cryptocurrency removes central banks from managing the money supply, since over time these banks tend to reduce the value of money via inflation.

Other supporters like the technology behind cryptocurrencies, called blockchain, because it’s a decentralized processing and recording system and can be more secure than traditional payment systems.

Some speculators like cryptocurrencies because they’re going up in value and have no interest in the currencies’ long-term acceptance as a way to move money.

5.Are cryptocurrencies a good investment?

Cryptocurrencies may go up in value, but many investors see them as mere speculations, not real investments. The reason? Just like real currencies, cryptocurrencies generate no cash flow, so for you to profit, someone has to pay more for the currency than you did.

That’s what’s called “the greater fool” theory of investment. Contrast that to a well-managed business, which increases its value over time by growing the profitability and cash flow of the operation.

“For those who see cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin as the currency of the future, it should be noted that a currency needs stability.”
Some notable voices in the investment community have advised would-be investors to steer clear of them. Of particular note, legendary investor Warren Buffett compared Bitcoin to paper checks: “It's a very effective way of transmitting money and you can do it anonymously and all that. A check is a way of transmitting money too. Are checks worth a whole lot of money? Just because they can transmit money?" For those who see cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin as the currency of the future, it should be noted that a currency needs stability so that merchants and consumers can determine what a fair price is for goods. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been anything but stable through much of their history. For example, while Bitcoin traded at close to $20,000 in December 2017, its value then dropped to as low as about $3,200 a year later. By December 2020, it was trading at record levels again.

This price volatility creates a conundrum. If bitcoins might be worth a lot more in the future, people are less likely to spend and circulate them today, making them less viable as a currency. Why spend a bitcoin when it could be worth three times the value next year?

6. Are cryptocurrencies legal?
There’s no question that they’re legal in the United States, though China has essentially banned their use, and ultimately whether they’re legal depends on each individual country. Also be sure to consider how to protect yourself from fraudsters who see cryptocurrencies as an opportunity to bilk investors. As always, buyer beware.

7.How do I protect myself?

If you’re looking to buy a cryptocurrency in an ICO, read the fine print in the company’s prospectus for this information:

Who owns the company? An identifiable and well-known owner is a positive sign.

Are there other major investors who are investing in it? It’s a good sign if other well-known investors want a piece of the currency.

Will you own a stake in the company or just currency or tokens? This distinction is important. Owning a stake means you get to participate in its earnings (you’re an owner), while buying tokens simply means you're entitled to use them, like chips in a casino.

Is the currency already developed, or is the company looking to raise money to develop it? The further along the product, the less risky it is.
It can take a lot of work to comb through a prospectus; the more detail it has, the better your chances it’s legitimate. But even legitimacy doesn’t mean the currency will succeed. That’s an entirely separate question, and that requires a lot of market savvy.

But beyond those concerns, just having cryptocurrency exposes you to the risk of theft, as hackers try to penetrate the computer networks that maintain your assets. One high-profile exchange declared bankruptcy in 2014 after hackers stole hundreds of millions of dollars in bitcoins. Those aren’t typical risks for investing in stocks and funds on major U.S. exchanges.

Should I buy cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency is an incredibly speculative and volatile. buy Stock trading of established companies is generally less risky than investing in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.


It can take a lot of work to comb through a prospectus; the more detail it has, the better your chances it’s legitimate. But even legitimacy doesn’t mean the currency will succeed. That’s an entirely separate question, and that requires a lot of market savvy.

But beyond those concerns, just having cryptocurrency exposes you to the risk of theft, as hackers try to penetrate the computer networks that maintain your assets. One high-profile exchange declared bankruptcy in 2014 after hackers stole hundreds of millions of dollars in bitcoins. Those aren’t typical risks for investing in stocks and funds on major U.S. exchanges.

Should I buy cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency is an incredibly speculative and volatile buy. Stock trading of established companies is generally less risky than investing in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.
Business / Best Side Hustles For Students In 2022: Top 5 Most Lucrative by Samuelmicheal(m): 12:22pm On Jan 05, 2022
There are many ways through which students can make a lot of money to pay for academic materials and take care of other needs. However, the most reliable ways through which every student can make lot of money and still maintain balance in his or her studies are side hustles. Side hustles give students the opportunity to maintain a regular income and also study effectively.
Through side hustles, every student can be able to take care of his or her financial needs while studying. In this article, we explore top 10 proven means of earning sufficient income as a student.

Top 10 Lucrative Side Jobs For Students
1. Freelance Writing: Freelance writing is one of the most profitable side hustles for students. Every student can make money by selling writing services to clients. The clients may be individuals or organizations. Freelance writing contracts are temporary and allows the writer to work independently. This makes it suitable for students. It not only helps in generating income but is also flexible and allows the freelance writer to focus on his or her studies. There are various online platforms for freelance writers and clients. These platforms assist in connecting writers to clients who need their services. The most popular of these platforms are Upwork, Fiverr and Guru.com.

Individuals and organizations which need the services of freelance writers indicate this on these platforms and also give other details such as the type of project, the amount of money to be paid and the duration of the project. Freelance writers then signify their interest in a particular project and would receive payments once the project is completed.

2. Tutoring: A student can make a significant amount of money by tutoring other students or non-students. This can be done by organising tutorials on subjects which are of great interest to others or subjects which others find difficult to understand.

Those who wish to participate in the tutorials would be required to pay a stipulated amount for each lesson or series of lessons. Students can also earn money from online tutorials. Students can sign up on sites like QKid and VIPKid and earn money from tutoring others.

Another aspect of this form of hustle is coaching. A student can make money from coaching others on a wide range of subjects such as physical fitness, mental health, professional development and academic excellence. A practical way to make money through coaching is to organise coaching sessions and receive payments from every participant.

3. Graphic Design: Individuals and organisations always need publicity materials. Most corporate bodies and individuals use posters, flyers and business cards. Every student can make money on regular basis by designing business cards, logos, flyers and posters for clients.
Alternatively, students can make money off graphic design by selling their services and designs on virtual platforms like Café Press and 99 Designs. These sites pay graphic designers for their services and designs.

Canva also offers graphics designers who are contributors on the platform the lucrative option of selling their designs and illustrations. Students can earn money on Canva by registering as contributors and selling their illustrations and designs.

4.YouTube Blogging: YouTube is platform where everyone can upload and watch videos. There are millions of subscribers on YouTube. Students can make money from YouTube by creating their own channels and uploading engaging videos to the channel. Video bloggers on YouTube are paid for the advertisements set on their videos. Every Student can earn a whole lot of money from his or her YouTube channel by getting large number of subscribers to their channels and also getting people to watch the videos on the channel.

5.Publication of Ebook: Knowledge of a particular topic or area of interest can be utilised to make money as a student. Any student who wishes to engage in a side hustle can opt for the publication of ebooks.
He or she can choose a particular area of interest or study and then write about it. In order to ensure that he or she writes an ebook which will attract patronage of readers, the student should research efficiently, write on a topic or subject in which he or she has substantial knowledge and also edit the book properly.

The ebook can be published and sold on reputable platforms like Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Their availability on these platforms will help the ebook gain the attention of many readers and ensure its effective distribution.

In conclusion, it is pertinent to know that side hustles are convenient and productive means through which every student can make a lot of money and at the same time, have enough time to study and engage in other academic work. In addition to other benefits, they help students acquire new skills and knowledge, gain exposure and also pursue their passions.

No matter what skill you have or your busy schedule as a student, you can try any or some of these side hustles and enjoy the fun and the pay.

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