The Blog
From domain to data! The 10 essentials for a successful website
What really makes a successful website? Here are my top 10 essentials for your website – from domain to data!
Website strategy: A five-part template to get results online
Making your own website and tearing your hair out? There are so many things to think about. Don’t get overwhelmed. Write a website strategy. Here’s how. (+ Free Worksheets).
Finding new clients when you’re busy juggling projects
Finding new clients when you're busy juggling projectsStaying on top of lead generation can be a real challenge when you’re really busy with projects. Juggling multiple projects and clients in a “work feast” moment in your business can mean that a “work famine” is...
What is the starting point of a website project?
What is the starting point of a website project?For new sites and revamps, this should always be your starting point!When you prepare for your website project what is your starting point? I'll give you a hint, it's not your logo. And you might be surprised to hear me...
Does your website have ‘The Curse of Knowledge’?
Does your website have 'The Curse of Knowledge'?When you're a service-based business owner, you're probably an expert at what you do. Even if you don't introduce yourself as "an expert", you're definitely specialised and have a deep understanding of what you do to...
Blog-writing tips and free template
Blog-writing tips and free templateHow long should a blogpost be?Blogging. It's a great way to share your voice and your expertise. It's a great way to become known for what you do and show up on search engines. But even when you have a tonne of ideas for posts,...
Some personal notes and resource recommendations
Some personal notes and resource recommendations25th of March 2020 Uch! This situation is weird, confusing, and way too real. It’s taken us, as a family, over 10 days of confinement to really realize that this isn’t just “like a film or something”. It’s happening....
Is your site compatible with mobile devices and small screens?
Have you checked that your site works on different devices? With mobile browsing on the increase, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re offering your website visitors a smooth and glitch free experience, no matter what device they’re using. Here’s a quick way to check that your site looks good on small screens.
How to create a really strategic, high-converting website
How to create a really strategic, high-converting website A step by step design process with a list of simple free tools Did you know... the design process does not start with design? Well, not visual design anyway. "Most people make the mistake of thinking design is...
Create a crystal clear message and attract droves of ideal clients
Create a crystal clear message and attract droves of ideal clientsThe game-changing one-liner!Would it help your business if your ideal clients could hear you loud and clear, and know that you’re talking directly to them!? How do you get their attention, keep their...
How to dramatically improve your visibility by talking to 5 people…
How to dramatically improve your visibility by talking to 5 peopleThe mistake I made that cost me subscribersCreating a content plan helps me to stay (more or less) consistent with my online visibility. I like to base that plan on what people are actually interested...
How to define your ideal client – and why most businesses get it all wrong
How to define your ideal client... and why most small businesses get it all wrong!Defining your ideal client is possibly the most important job you need to do when you have a service-based business. But so many independent business owners get it waaaaaaay wrong. When...
Saying “no thanks” to the hype of Seven Figure Income
Saying "no thanks" to the hype around a seven figure incomeHow you can make it work online without buying into the hype.As an online business owner, I get bombarded by emails, ads and posts like... ... the six and seven-figure income with "One Magical Webinar Formula"...
Using your obstacles as a way forward – Ditch the doubt and get to work
Using your obstacles as a way forwardDitch the doubt and uncertainty and get to work!If you want to get leads and clients online you need to have a specific plan that you can rinse and repeat to get clients every month. But what usually happens is more like: You try...
How to prepare when you hire a web designer
What do you need to prepare when you hire a web designer?5 things to prepare to get off to a flying start with your website rebuild.So you're ready to invest in your website. You're looking for a designer or developer to work with. You want to get a website that...
Busy work is basically the same as procrastination
How to recognise when you’re in procrastination mode and how to shift your focus to the important work you need to be doing to sustain and grow your business.
How to generate leads with SEO
How can you get clients through Google Search / SEO?3 Simple Steps to More Traffic and ClientsIf you want to reach more people online, maybe you've done a bit of research into SEO (Search Engine Optimisation). SEO is the process of making your site more visible on...
How to choose a host for your website
How to choose a host for your website And dealing with hosting transfer dramas! I want to talk with you about hosting - a big pain in the bum most of the time. This came up for me, because, recently I had to change the host. When you change hosts there’s a terrifying...
Are you making these 3 common mistakes on your homepage?
Are you making these 3 common mistakes on your homepage? Your homepage is prime real estate on your website. It's where Google looks first and it's the page that people are most likely to land on first. It can be a make or break moment. People who visit your site are...
How to really get clients through your website
How to really get clients through your website I help client facing business owners to look at their website and figure out how to use it to get more leads and clients. There are three pillars that I lean on: Attract Engage Convert With the enforcement of GDPR...
Is your website your shop window or sales rep?
Is your website your shop window or sales rep? Is your website having an identity crisis? Do you see your website as your shop window or your top salesperson? I’ve been making websites for over 10 years and a lot has changed in that time, from the technology used to...
Is it possible to make a website in under an hour? Yes!!!
Is it possible to make a website in under an hour? Yes, it is and here’s how you do it. I’ve seen a lot of promotions recently for “Make your website in less than a day, less than a week, less than an hour". And I agree that it is possible (in theory) to make a...
What do websites and pancakes have in common?
What do websites and pancakes have in common? First pancakes If you ever made pancakes you probably noticed that the first one is not the best pancake. With pancakes we kind of accept that the first one is a trial run, but we need to get this first one out of the way...
Don’t lose leads! Check these 3 things on your website ASAP!!
Don't lose leads! Check these 3 things on your website ASAP!! Have you let the weeds grow on our website a bit? With a growing business, we sometimes intend to get back to “fine tune” or improve our websites. Maybe there's a new offering or a shift in positioning. But...
Planning a launch for your online business
Planning a launch for your online business During the launch period, you are extremely busy, you’ve got a lot of things to do and every single day is jam-packed with preparations. Maybe you're launching a site for the first time, you could be launching your entire...
Mailing lists are a complete waste of your time, unless…
The purpose of a mailing list is to build trust. A mailing list can be an extremely valuable business tool and a huge asset to growing your business and getting more clients. But are you spending all of your time building your mailing list and very little time engaging with your subscribers? Is your mailing list actually bringing you leads and clients or do you see your list as a totally annoying, time-consuming part of your job that doesn’t show any return?
Here are my 3 tips to stop wasting your time and get more clients from your mailing list.
How to create a website that really resonates and inspires action
How to create a website that really resonates and inspires action When your website resonates with your target audience they are much more likely to stick around, engage with your content, read your offers, and take action. Here are my three simple rules to create a...
Which platform to use, WordPress or Squarespace
Which platform to use, WordPress or SquarespaceToday, I want to talk to you more about the choice between WordPress and Squarespace. This is a question I often get asked when I’m helping people to start their website or to redevelop their existing website. The choice...
MVP – Minimum Viable Product for small business
MVP - Minimum Viable Product for small business websites Today I want to talk with you about MVP – Minimum Viable Product. It’s a kind of marketing–business term and I don’t usually like using marketing-business terms, because they put distance from the real meaning...
Before you invest your time and money in SEO!
SEO: The one thing you need to understand before investing your time and money! Let’s have a quick talk about SEO, shall we? It’s essentially the first question that I get asked in all of my new client meetings and I always say the same thing: SEO is indirect. SEO is...
The Website Strategy Template
This website strategy template will help you to create a path to getting more leads and clients online.