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20+ Proven Ways to Increase Website Traffic in 2025

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Want more website traffic? Of course you do.  More traffic means more leads, more sales and more revenue for your business.  But if you really want to increase your web traffic, you can’t just cross your fingers and hope for the best.  You need a solid strategy. (Actually, you need several of them.) Lucky for … Read more

How to Start a Blog in 7 Super Simple Steps (2025 Guide)

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So, you want to start a blog?  Whether you dream of building a side hustle or growing a full-time business, blogging is a great way to reach people and market your business.  But when you’re getting started, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.  Don’t worry. This guide will walk you through starting a blog in seven … Read more

70 Best Instagram Bio Ideas for 2025 (& Beyond)

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Are you looking for Instagram bio ideas that’ll stop scrollers in their tracks?  In this post, you’ll discover 70 creative ways to make your profile impossible to ignore. Whether you’re launching a new account or ready to refresh your existing one, these proven bio examples and expert tips will help you create a profile that … Read more

The ONE Book You Should Read This Year

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There’s one book that I believe every business owner and aspiring entrepreneur needs to read this year, and it might surprise you. While it isn’t your typical “business book,” it could be the key to unlocking the growth you’ve been searching for. I’m talking about “Not Nice” by Dr. Aziz Gazipura. Now, you might be … Read more

How to Choose a Domain Name: 10 Can’t-Miss Tips (2025)

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What’s in a name?  When you’re choosing the domain name of your site — a lot.  You want your domain name to be unique, easy to find and perfectly aligned with your brand.  If that sounds like a lot of pressure, don’t worry.  This guide will give you the full rundown on how to choose … Read more

How to Write a X/Twitter Bio: 50+ Inspiring Examples for 2025

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Looking for X/Twitter bio ideas that’ll make your profile shine?  Whether you’re new to X (formerly Twitter) or refreshing your existing social media profile, you must nail your bio. It’s your digital handshake —  your chance to make a memorable first impression in 160 characters.  In this guide, I’ll share expert tips and dozens of … Read more

Online Business Trends 2025: 11 Major Changes You Can’t Ignore

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Flashback to the early 2000s… Trucker hats, low-rise jeans, Juicy Couture tracksuits, peasant blouses and colorful windbreakers were everywhere… It was easy to try styles out and make your mark! And the same was true for starting and growing an online business… Email marketing was king, Google ads were cheap, SEO was simple and Facebook … Read more

5 Signs It’s Time to Build Your Dream Team and Scale Your Business

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Running your own business often feels like juggling a million hats at once — CEO, marketer, admin, content creator and everything in between. Sound familiar? Trust me, you’re not alone. I remember the early days of Live Your Message when I was doing everything myself — every email, every blog post, every customer support reply. … Read more

13 Eye-Opening X/Twitter Statistics (+ 7 Not-So-Surprising Ones)

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Looking for some interesting X/Twitter statistics you can use in your next article, presentation, or dinner conversation with friends? In this simple, easy-to-read post, I’m sharing 13 X statistics that’ll catch you by surprise, plus 7 “obvious” ones that’ll have you nodding your head in agreement (or shaking it in disbelief). Let’s dive right into … Read more

Scaling Your Service-Based Business: 10 Strategies for Growth and Freedom

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If you run a service-based business — whether as a coach, consultant, freelancer or agency owner — you’ve probably hit the dreaded bandwidth ceiling. There’s only so much time in a day, and scaling feels impossible without working 24/7. Sound familiar? Here’s the truth: You can grow your business without losing your sanity. In fact, … Read more