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The Big Index of Global Newspapers [2024 Update]
These days, having just the right type of promotion for your business is absolutely essential, regardless of what area you’re in. However, with the veritable ocean of outlets today, you can easily get lost in the sheer amount of options to choose from. Finding newspapers to promote your story in specific areas can often prove to be quite challenging. However, there's no need...
How to Create a Winning Freelance Profile [Full 2024 Guide]
Why a Good Profile Is the Key to Success Freelance platforms are a great way to find work, but after you register, you shouldn't do a rush-job on your profile. Think about it: You are one of millions of freelancers registered on various websites. If your profile is incomplete, hard to read, or poorly laid out, potential clients will just move on to the next...
ThemeForest Review – Are the Templates Worth it 2024
If you’re reading this, you know choosing your WordPress theme is kind of a big deal. You want to get something that fits your vision, that will help your site attract traffic, and most importantly, you really want it to actually work. ThemeForest bills itself as the answer to all of those concerns, but is it? To find out, we have to answer several important questions: How...
Is the Hootsuite 30-Day Free Trial Enough?
Hootsuite is the leading social media management tool, there’s no doubt. However, that’s not to say that it’s the right fit for everyone. The interface is not as sleek as Sendible and it’s overly complex for some situations. If you’ve read my in-depth review of Hootsuite and you are still undecided, perhaps you’re worried about the price or you’re not sure if whether the...
6 Wix Templates For Architect Websites (THAT CONVERT) 2024
Great, your architecture business is all ready to go! You’ve got your CAD applications, your slanted desk, paper, a whole mess of rulers, and a #2 pencil. Now you just need someone to find you online and hire you. Well, if you’re reading this, either you’ve chosen to build your website with Wix, or you’re seriously considering it. Good. We can help. Having explored Wix’s...
6 Best Wix Photography Website Templates (+3 Worst)
If you’re building a photography portfolio on Wix, you have a nice selection of options. There are, at the time of this writing, a whopping 40 templates in the Photography category. Now, all you have to do is pick the one that’s right for you, and we can help with that. You’re looking for a design that complements your style of photography and appeals to your potential...
Fiverr vs Upwork 2024: Where to Hire the Best Freelancers
I used to think Upwork was the best place to find talented freelancers. I’d heard that Fiverr is the place to find good deals on freelance work, but I wasn’t sure the quality would measure up. To test Fiverr’s bold claim that you can get quality work for $5, I hired three Fiverr freelancers at different price points to design a logo. You can see the results in our full...
5 Best WordPress Theme Marketplaces (2024 COMPARISON)
You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to WordPress themes, but you can’t find the right one. Sure, some of WordPress’s free themes look good, but you’re afraid the author might decide to run off and become a Cirque du Soleil gymnast, or something. Who would keep the theme updated then? And as for the premium themes? Well, many of them are nice, but you just can’t quite...
20 Best Bakery Websites – Web Design Inspiration 2024
Fresh bread. Soft doughnuts. Pies with just the right balance of sweetness and tartness. Do those words make your mouth water, and your heart ache? Are you now glancing at the fridge? Well, it’s going to get worse (or better, depending on your point of view), because this article is all about the most delicious sites on the web, and how you can get your own up and...
Interview with Samantha North
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, the story of Samantha's journey to success is nothing short of inspiring. In this article, we delve into Samantha's remarkable journey, extracting invaluable insights and strategies that propelled her blog to such unprecedented heights. From mastering the art of SEO to understanding the importance of audience engagement, Samantha's...
60+ Email Marketing Stats You Need to Know for 2024
Open rates, CTRs, unsubscribes, deliverability, bounce rates, and whole lot more — optimizing for every single metric in your email marketing campaigns is costly, time-consuming, and maybe just downright daunting. But your efforts are critical to your business’s bottom line. To help you out, we’ve compiled 45+ of the most important email marketing stats to help drive your...
How to Get Whitelisted – Increase Email Deliverability in 2024
In 2017, the average inbox placement rate in the U.S. was just 77%. To be clear, that means one out of every four emails sent didn’t get delivered — a huge loss of opportunity and ROI. Building email subscriber lists is hard work, and SMBs looking to grow their business need to do better. But even with all the tactics available to increase email deliverability, it's not...
How to Create an Email Opt-in Form that Converts
Your website visitors give you an average of ten seconds to communicate value. If you don't? They move on. Such a small window of time demands that you deliver messaging quickly and clearly. Email opt-in forms provide this opportunity — but only if you follow the best practices known to convert visitors into list subscribers. Contrary to intuition, creating an email opt-in...
Ultimate Guide to Being a Freelancer [2024 Update]
If you're thinking of becoming a freelancer, you're probably bored with your day job and looking for new challenges in your life. Maybe you love the idea of being your own boss, or maybe you just need more flexibility in your work schedule. Either way, the freelance life could be perfect for you. When you're a freelancer, everything's up to you. You can choose to work from...
How to Manage Finances as a Freelancer [2024 Guide]
As a freelancer, managing your finances can be a lot more challenging than it used to be when you were a traditional employee. When you’re a freelancer, you can’t be certain how much you’ll make throughout the year. You also have to allow for your tax burden and benefits such as health and disability insurance, which aren’t shared by your employer. Here’s a comprehensive guide...