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Internet Marketing For Startups – Outsourcing vs. Building Teams

Internet marketing is one of the many online disciplines that don’t require education, certification, or any type of entry point that comes with the right background or experience. The same goes for content marketing, web design, web development, advertising, PR - you name it. It’s not the same for medical professionals and lawyers - which is why we don’t deal with these problems in the first place. Sure, some are better and more experienced than others, but you know that they’ve studied hard and gone to some of the best medical or law schools in order to land a job in the first… Continue Reading
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Landing the First WordPress Job

One of my email list subscribers asked me how to find a remote WordPress job. I was facing the same issue looking for my first remote WordPress job, so here's the list of the options if you're looking for a full-time WordPress job as a remote worker. Build a Portfolio If you are coming from another area close to WordPress, but not WordPress itself, the best bet for you is to build a portfolio. Work on some free plugins or themes, start a decent pet project based on WordPress, adopt a plugin or help with some pull requests on GitHub. Even if you… Continue Reading
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Blogging And Helping the WordPress Business Ecosystem

There's been a good amount of WP drama lately for various reasons, but one of the most important ones is struggling. Because that's where many people are in the WordPress community - they struggle. Freelancers work with non-educated customers asking for cheap changes. Agencies have a hard time growing since decent clients tend to avoid WordPress for reasons. Now, I'm amplifying that for a reason. Of course there are some clients who pay good amounts and look for high quality. But the vast majority of customers are not there yet, and the main reason they are after WordPress is low cost. WordPress… Continue Reading
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On WordPress Development Retainers

With over 40 people working at DevriX right now, we have revised our service solutions and focused on promoting a type of service that combines our recurring revenue goal with iterative development solutions for some of our clients. While we do provide maintenance services, we realized that a development retainer would be incredibly useful for most of our leads. This month we've started a new WordPress development retainer and signed a discovery session for another large one coming next month. There are a few more in our pipeline which our sales rep is looking into, sharing our process with our prospects and getting some valuable feedback for… Continue Reading
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How to Start an LLC in the U.S. – Complete Guide for Non-residents

Starting a business in the United States is like setting sail on a thrilling voyage, where the horizon is adorned with possibilities of growth and triumph. But if you're a non-U.S. citizen, you might find yourself pondering whether the rewards of starting a Limited Liability Company (LLC) are within your reach. The reassuring news is that the doors to LLC ownership have been widely opened to non-U.S. citizens of the country thanks to innovative businesses like doola! Picture yourself standing at the crossroads, with New York's vibrant markets beckoning on one side and Silicon Valley's innovation hubs on the other.… Continue Reading
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All You Need To Know About My Firsthand Experience With Hiring Virtual Assistants

Finding and hiring virtual assistants (VAs) depends on where you live, what sort of activities do you need to be covered by your Virtual Assistant (VA), how would you expect to interact with them, the level of proficiency in English or the requirements to deal with a specific market. People delegate different activities to their assistance - from website maintenance, social media, and content production through scheduling appointments and helping out with travel plans to dealing with paperwork, hiring, organizing events and whatnot. In fact, I’ve seen paralegals, web developers, and accountants who sell themselves as virtual assistants simply because… Continue Reading
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How to Make Money Blogging for Beginners (10 Success Stories of Bloggers)

There are thousands of ways to make money online, but blogging is one of the most preferred and proven methods to generate income. If you are blogging for money (that you should be—eventually) and have not yet discovered the actual ways to see money coming into your account, then you need some real ways that you can copy and incorporate into your blogging strategy. Choosing the right blog niche is just as important. Your niche directly impacts your earnings. Researching trending and evergreen niches can attract loyal readers and introduce affiliate programs, sponsorships, and tailored ad opportunities. Aligning content with… Continue Reading
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Creating an Employee Performance Review and Feedback Workflow

Resilience is my number 1 hiring trait.  As a manager, you will have ups and downs with your employees, and your feedback should reflect this. It's not about harshness or power play, mind you. Receiving critical feedback may be absolutely devastating for juniors and many introverts.  However, your options are very limited and you don’t want to do any of the following that might only jeopardize the entire company: Stick to praising (missing out on improvements) Prolong tough times until it becomes unbearable Sugar-coat problems Look for a replacement because a civilized conversation is unlikely Deliver feedback and receive a… Continue Reading
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5 Reasons Why Multitasking Actually Works (And Supplements Focus Mode)

Multitasking is a habit of many people who want to get many things done at a time.  More specifically, according to the American Psychology Association, multitasking is done by performing at least two tasks simultaneously, switching from one task to another, and working on two or more tasks speedily. But, it is easy to get distracted, tap into your favorite social media, watch YouTube videos, get on the phone with a colleague or a friend, and forget about the core tasks you were supposed to work on. These distractions can negatively affect your focus, meaning that the quality of your… Continue Reading
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Strategic Channel Partnership: A Guide to Finding and Cultivating Successful Collaborations

Channel partnerships can be an effective strategy for businesses to cross-sell and upsell to the same target market as other vendors in their space. However, a partnership's success largely depends on the alignment of the partners and the value proposition offered to customers. Before reaching out to potential partners, businesses must consider several factors, including whether the partner is suitable for the customers they serve, whether there is alignment in value propositions, and whether both parties can contribute equally to the relationship. The success of a partnership also relies on clear communication channels, shared goals, a co-marketing plan, resource sharing,… Continue Reading