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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

Blueprint for Success: The Best Books on Business Models You Need to Read

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As they say, success leaves clues. In the world of online business, those clues are often hidden in the pages of great books. Why reinvent the wheel when you can stand on the shoulders of giants and learn from their successes? Today, I’m sharing three transformative books that decode winning business models so you can … Read more

5 Steps to Build the Perfect Social Media Profile That Attracts Followers

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Let’s cut right to the chase… In this post, I’m going to show you how to create a memorable, professional social media profile that’s destined for success. No filler, no fluff, and no needless information to wade through — only the steps you need to ensure your Facebook, X, Instagram, and other social media profiles … Read more

7 Mistakes I Made When Just Starting My Online Business (& How You Can Avoid Them)

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Building an online business is one of the most rewarding things you can do. It gives you freedom, the ability to make an impact, and — yes — the chance to create financial security.  But let me tell you, it’s far from easy. When I started my business, Live Your Message, I made plenty of … Read more

10+ X/Twitter Alternatives Elon Musk Doesn’t Want You to Know

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Tired of X/Twitter? Seeking a fresh social media platform?  Well, you’ve landed in the right spot.  This rundown of Twitter alternatives offers a buffet of options for your scrolling pleasure.  From well-known platforms to hidden gems, we’ve got the inside scoop on where to get your next hit of social content. Let’s begin. Why You … Read more

7 Mistakes I’ve Made Growing & Scaling My Online Business (& How You Can Avoid Them)

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Growing and scaling an online business is one of the most rewarding things you can do. It gives you freedom, the ability to make an impact, and — yes — the chance to create financial security.  But let me tell you, it’s far from easy. I’ve made plenty of mistakes growing and scaling my business, … Read more