15 Minutes to Fame: The Big Takeaway

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As web writers, we’re information hoarders. Maybe not all of us … but I certainly am, and so are most web writers I talk to. There’s a reason for this that goes beyond the desire to always know more, to always be on top of the trends, to always be ready to take anything on. Find out what it is and if it's helping you or hurting you ... plus check out Wealthy Web Writer highlights. Read more »

The Reality Blog: Streamlining And Backing Up: Suck It Up And Do It

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Every freelancer needs a healthy balance between not backing up files effectively and becoming back-up obsessive. The right solution is one that keeps your files safe and is easy to stick to. In today’s blog, Mindy recounts her experiences on both sides of the spectrum and tells you where to go to find the best options for streamlining and keeping your information secure. Read more »

What If Your Computer Got Stolen Today?

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What if your computer were stolen? Or crashed completely to the point where no data is recoverable? Could you go on? Would you lose hours — or days, even — of productive work? What about passwords? Pictures? Site bookmarks? Notes? The thought of total data-loss is daunting. It’s enough to make any web writer want to give up. Fortunately, you can take measures to save yourself from such hard luck. Read more »

15 Minutes to Fame: My Top Three Stress Busters

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After a long weekend, there's always the potential for a little extra stress. Discover some easy stress busters, and share your own favorites. Plus, catch highlights from the site, find out about upcoming events, and learn five things you can do that will get more people to sign up for your lead generation incentive. Read more »

Yay! I Get to Write My Business Plan!

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Not many web writers wake up and think “Yay! I get to write my business plan today!” But, taking a day or two to write out your plan can provide you with a great deal of clarity about your web-writing business, and that translates into confidence. When you’re confident, you’re just easier to hire. So, get to work on your plan! Read more »

The Reality Blog: 2 Steps To Make Your Web-Writing Career A LOT Easier

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If you’re feeling stuck in your web-writing career, there’s one thing that’s almost guaranteed to pull you back up to speed. Mindy covers this topic in today’s Reality Blog, breaking it down to just two simple steps. Take a look and see how easy it could be to rejuvenate your business. Read more »

15 Minutes of Fame: Learning to Ask for Help

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Sometimes it's hard to ask for help, but really good things can happen when you reach out for a helping hand. Plus, check out the must-see articles from this last week and upcoming events that you don't want to miss. And, learn a fast way to put together an incentive for your email list. These tips will help you hit the ground running. Read more »

Help, my website has been hacked! Eight Precautions You Should Take Right Now.

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What would happen to you if your website got hacked? Would you lose all your information and hard work? Or are you prepared? According to Google, website hacking is on the rise. To make sure your site doesn't become a victim of hacking - or to recover as quickly as possible if it does - you need to check out these tips from Rebecca Matter. Read more »