Writing

Seventeen years of notes, from 2009 to today. The old posts stay up — nothing has been quietly deleted.

Techniques25 May 2017 · 3 min read
Considering The Different Places Available To Find The Right People To Outsource To In Your Online Business
Three places to find outsourcing workers for an online business: internet forums, contracting sites, and word of mouth.
Thoughts15 May 2017 · 3 min read
Writing An Internet Profile For Future Expert Positioning
Explains how to write an expert bio that combines qualifications, personal anecdotes and media publicity to build credibility.
Motivation7 May 2017 · 4 min read
Use These Techniques To Get Motivated When Creating Information Products
Sets out five techniques for staying motivated to finish information products, from pre-selling to teaming up with a partner.
Techniques27 April 2017 · 3 min read
All About The Contractor Sites On Which You Can Find Workers To Outsource Your Internet Marketing Tasks To
Explains how contractor sites such as Freelancer and Upwork work, from posting a job request to releasing payment via escrow.
Motivation7 April 2017 · 2 min read
Qualifications Aren’t Necessary To Be Seen As An Expert In Your Niche – Here’s Why…
Argues that academic qualifications aren't required to be seen as an internet marketing expert, and that visibility matters more.
Technology23 March 2017 · 2 min read
Look At Mobile App Development For Internet Marketers Instead Of PC Software
Explains how mobile app development differs from PC software development in screen size, battery power and touch input.
Techniques16 March 2017 · 5 min read
Quick And Simple Secrets To Develop Expert Media Positioning
Lays out a process for getting media coverage: gather original research or opinion, write a press release, then pitch local journalists.
Techniques2 March 2017 · 2 min read
Innovating Your Blog Posts
Compares text, video and audio blog posts and explains why the author sticks mainly to text while trying other formats occasionally.
Observations10 February 2017 · 2 min read
Focus Your Mobile App Making On These Known Success Areas
Identifies three proven categories for mobile app success: games, viral funny apps and practical problem-solving apps.
Blogging1 February 2017 · 4 min read
Seven Ways To Get Other People To Create Your Blog Content For You
Sets out seven ethical ways to source blog content from other people, from reader Q&As to round-up posts.
Thoughts22 January 2017 · 4 min read
Three Types Of Sites You Should Be Using To Position Yourself As An Expert At Internet Marketing
Recommends three types of sites for positioning yourself as an expert: niche community sites, profile sites and social media.
Productivity16 January 2017 · 3 min read
Three Ways To Use A Spare Hour To Build Relationships
Offers three ways to use a spare hour for relationship building: personal messages, forum posting and blog commenting.
Techniques12 January 2017 · 3 min read
How To Outsource More Successfully And Avoid Losing Money
Sets out precautions for outsourcing safely: vetting workers by feedback, giving clear instructions and using escrow.
Techniques7 January 2017 · 3 min read
Are Your Old Blog Posts Working For You?
Suggests five ways to get renewed value from old blog posts, from writing follow-ups to repurposing the content elsewhere.
Techniques23 December 2016 · 2 min read
Double Boost List Building
Describes a two-step 'Double Boost' list-building strategy that swaps a short free report and a free audio for opt-ins.
Product Creation11 December 2016 · 4 min read
Product Launch Bonuses – What’s Happening Within The Product Marketplace?
Reflects on the growing use of affiliate launch bonuses, and which kinds the author considers worthwhile.
Thoughts17 November 2016 · 4 min read
The Checks You Need To Make When You’re Trying To Outsource Writing Work For Your Business
Lists three checks to make before outsourcing writing work: review samples, prefer native English speakers and verify originality.
Product Creation31 October 2016 · 2 min read
Further Establishing Your Brand Identity By Creating Products For the Mobile Marketing Generation
Argues why internet marketers should build mobile apps or mobile-friendly products to protect brand visibility and open new income streams.
Productivity27 September 2016 · 2 min read
Working In Short Spurts – The 10 Minute Secret To Working From Home
Recommends structuring a home business around tasks that can be completed in 10 minutes or less to work around constant interruptions.
Thoughts15 August 2016 · 3 min read
Move Your Mind Mapping Online
Sets out several ways to share FreeMind mind maps online, from PDF export to picture sequences, video, and the browser-based Mind42 tool.