Hey there, how’s your week going? I’m back in the swing of things, and recording a handful of great Unemployable episodes to close out the year.
In the meantime, there are 10 great resources below that can enhance your business and your life. And just in case you’ve missed recent episodes of the podcast, here are three popular choices to listen to:
- Seth Godin on Succeeding as a Solopreneur
- How to Discover Your Ideal Client
- Two Keys to Becoming a Webinar Superhero
Keep going –
unemployable: tools
OptinMonster | Powerful customer acquisition and lead generation software
If you’ve been looking for a simple way to build an email list — this is it. OptinMonster is a WordPress plugin that allows you to create lightbox popups, floating footer bars, slide-ins, and other highly effective optin forms. It also comes with built-in A/B testing functionality, robust analytics, and powerful exit-intent technology. Check it out here. (Affiliate)
unemployable: content
3 Facebook Ad Tools for Better Targeting (Text)
Want to refine your Facebook ad targeting? In this article, you’ll find three tools that give you a complete picture of who your ad audience is, what they’re doing on your site, and how much they’re worth.
How to Make Smarter Decisions about Your Website (Audio)
The internet is an endless parade of exciting shiny things we could be doing instead of the boring old thing we’re doing today. How do we decide what to pursue? Listen in as Sonia Simone shares some thoughts on how you can zero in on the right choice.
How to Tame Your Daily Schedule by Creating a Model Calendar (Text)
Filling every single minute of your calendar and saying “yes to each opportunity that comes along is not only not sustainable, but it’s also toxic -– to your mental health and your creativity. Read on to discover how to get a handle on your week and factor in the “whitespace that you need.
6 Instagram Myths … Busted! (Text)
Sometimes it seems like everyone has a theory when it comes to social media. And that can make it hard to figure out what’s true and what’s nothing more than an urban legend. Discover six of the most widely thrown around Instagram myths, so you can tune out the hearsay and make wise decisions for your business once and for all!
The Content Marketer’s Guide to UTM Parameters for Tracking Referrals (Text)
If you’ve ever used Google Analytics, you’ve probably heard about UTM parameters. They aren’t a new technology, but they are often misunderstood and misused. This article sheds some light on what they are, why they were invented, when you need to use them, and when you absolutely don’t.
Side Hustle with Chris Guillebeau (Audio)
These days, everybody’s got (or is thinking about getting) a side hustle — a little side business that generates money beyond what a dedicated day job affords. But even if you think a side hustle isn’t really your style for any number of excuses, Chris Guillebeau — author of Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27 Days — is here to tell you otherwise.
After the Nightmare Project: Lessons Learned (Text)
We’ve all had at least one: a nightmare project that you wish you could walk away from. But that doesn’t mean there wasn’t something to learn from the struggle. This week on 99U, fourteen top-notch creatives relive their own project nightmares, in the hope of sparing you a few sleepless nights.
What’s The Future Of Online Marketplaces & Blockchain’s Technology Impact? (Text)
With online marketplaces like Alibaba and Amazon dominating product distribution marketplaces, ‘gig’ economy growth in the U.S. continuing to skyrocket and the rise of freelance and ‘digital nomads’, where can traditional online markets go from here amid the rise of Blockchain technologies?
Creative Ways to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments (Text)
At this point, it’s not a matter of determining whether your small business will accept cryptocurrencies, but deciding when, which ones, and how you will creatively fold them into your existing payment structures. Here’s a quick primer on cryptocurrencies, and how blockchain, Bitcoin, and the rest can be a boon to your small business.
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