Tag: Business (page 3 of 13)

How to Create an Email List for Your Blog (And Which Tool to Use)

If you’ve ever read anything about blogging, I’m sure that you’ve come across a claim that “every blogger needs an email list!” While the importance of having an email list can be understood, not often you will find information explaining what exactly to do with that email list. Should I send news updates to subscribers? How often? What should I write about in the newsletter? And so on.

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Why Do Entrepreneurs Start Businesses

My parents always told me that the only way to live comfortably is to do what all the smart kids do, meaning, to get a university degree and then find a well-paying job. S-T-A-B-I-L-I-T-Y, they said. I listened, and, as you can imagine, I followed their advice.

In a way, I was conditioned to believe that business is only for the “chosen” or “special” ones. This meant that either you would need to be born into an already wealthy family or be extremely lucky, which in my opinion, are pretty much the same thing. The idea of taking risks and working hard towards personal success in the context of business, in my mind, did not exist… until I got my university degree.

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How to Start a Blog and Make Money from It in 2024

I still remember like it was yesterday, sitting in school, thinking about how cool would it be to write a book someday. I didn’t yet know how or what the book would be about, but I already knew then that it was something I wanted to do. I was convinced (and still am) that writing a book is the best way to get yourself heard without actually having to directly argue with anyone. 

As I got older, I came to the realization that maybe I am not yet ready to write a book. I thought that if I wait a little longer, I’ll have more wisdom and experiences to share, which will make it a much better read.

Besides, I was beginning to discover for myself the world of blogging. The more I browsed the Internet, the more fascinated I became with them.

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What Is WordPress and How Does It Work – For Beginners

The old days of creating websites from scratch are over. You no longer need to call a web developer to help you out whenever you are looking to make the slightest change. Indeed, creating and updating your website this day has become easier than ever with the help of CMSs.

A CMS, also known as a content management system, is what has allowed the internet to flourish. Small companies, as well as starting bloggers, can now easily own their personal websites without having to spend all that money on their maintenance and support.

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Blogging Is Dead in 2024? – To Blog or Not to Blog

Is blogging dead? What about this niche, is it saturated? Can you still make money this way? Are you sure it’s worth it? Maybe I should look into some other business or…?

God, if only I would get a dollar for each time I get asked these things.

Today, I have decided to answer these questions by writing a single post that sums up all of the above. By the end of this read, you will know whether blogging is dead in 2024 or not. Of course, take it with a grain of salt, since it’s only MY opinion. At the same time, keep in mind that I have been blogging since 2016 and I am still around, so I do feel that my opinion can in fact be of value to you.

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