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The Science Behind Deep Breathing
We all know deep breathing is beneficial, but do we know why? What is the physiology and science behind it?
9 Advanced On-Page SEO Techniques for Entrepreneurs to Provide a Better User Experience
SEO is only one part of the whole reader’s journey. Here are tips to make sure your content ranks high and also provides a good user experience.
5 Second Minimalism
Minimalism in 5 seconds? Well, it’s not quite that easy, but this decluttering trick will help you trust your gut and make decisions quickly.
7 Reasons Why We Downsized in 2021
We cut our square footage in half—and we have two young boys under 5. Learn why we downsized to find our dream home… and why we didn’t do it to save money.
A User Experience Designer is Like a Personal Stylist… at REI
A User Experience Designer is like a personal stylist at REI—they’ll help you look and feel good, and they will also make sure you’re wearing the right technical gear for your adventure so you’ll be prepared for and can enjoy the entire experience.
Email Minimalism: How to Manage Your Email Inbox Efficiently
Take control of your email inbox instead of having it control you. Learn how to manage your email efficiently, like a true digital minimalist.
Why I Interview 5 of Your Ideal Customers to Create the Best Website Possible
UX Research what? User Experience research is a part of my holistic website package. It helps us do both market research and user research with your targeted audience so that we end up with the best website solution possible.
How to Declutter Toys: Tips from a Minimalist Mom
The thought of decluttering toys can be daunting: how do you do it with getting buy-in from your kids? Your children will benefit from a simplified toy collection and can learn the benefits of minimalism early.
The Benefits of Working with a One-Woman Website Design Studio
Can one woman really do it all: website design, copywriting, marketing strategy, and user experience flow? Hell 👏 yes. And it’ll give you a better result overall. In fact, hiring a credentialed one-woman studio is going to be way more beneficial to you as a busy entrepreneur than hiring an agency or several different professionals for each area of expertise.
Moving Meditations for Mindfulness
Whether your goals of meditation are to clear your mind, slow down your thoughts, gain clarity of thinking, reduce stress, or anything else… there are ways to meditate while you’re moving. Creative entrepreneurs can benefit from making the time and space to harness your constant flow of thoughts and ideas.
How to Use an Empathy Map to Better Understand Your ICA
Get a deep understanding of your ideal client avatar by running through an empathy mapping exercise for each of your target audience types. Entrepreneurs benefit from this exercise because it allows them to gather market research and then synthesize it so it’s more concrete.
The Start of My Minimalism Journey
What better way to launch a new YouTube channel than by starting at the beginning of my minimalism journey? Wherever you are in your minimalism or decluttering story, I hope this video helps you in some way.
7 Ways to Ensure Your Instagram Account Is Compliant for Accessibility Standards
Learn how to provide an accessible user experience for your Instagram community with alt text, image descriptions, an optimal IG caption length, smart emoji use, correct IG caption formatting, and more.
How to Create a Perfect Instagram Bio Link That’s Optimized for a Killer User Experience
So you got your ideal client to check out your profile and check out your Instagram bio link… but how do you make sure they have a frustration-free experience after they click? Here are tips to create the perfect Instagram bio link so it’s optimized for a good user experience… and will help drive sales.
Why Entrepreneurs Need User Experience (UX) Design: What It Is and Why It’s Important
User Experience Design for entrepreneurs is crucial. Here we explore what UX Design is, why it’s important, and how your business can benefit from a good user experience.
5 Steps for SEO Keyword Research for Beginners
SEO keyword research is at the core of any good content marketing plan, especially if you have a new business venture that you’re bootstrapping, because it can help you get the right kind of traffic organically. The best way to attract your ideal audience is to focus on Search Engine Optimization—or SEO.
Top 3 Copywriting Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
When going through copywriting reviews, there are three glaring mistakes I usually see: “I-centric” copy, confusing copy, and having too many calls to action. These are the copywriting mistakes I see everywhere and they make my brain hurt! But the great thing is that these are easy to fix, whether you hire a copywriter or not!
How to Charge Your Clients for Creative Work
There are a couple of things to consider when charging your clients for creative work. You need to think about how much your competitors charge, how much income you need (and whether you need to live off that income or if it's extra), your level of expertise, and how much value you're providing to the client.
How I Make $5K Monthly—2 Months After Becoming a Freelance Copywriter
I joined the Filthy Rich Writer’s Comprehensive Copywriting Academy course in April 2020, when I was making about $500 per month in my side job. By May, I made $3,500. June, July, and August, I made over $5,000 with my newfound copywriting skills. Here’s how I’m making $5,000 a month consistently.
Content Marketing Helps You Achieve Growth Mindset
Abundance mindset is when you believe there's unlimited potential and plenty of money to be had by all. This mindset isn't just some bogus, woo-woo mental space. You see others out there achieve and surpass their goals. Guess what? They've tapped into a growth mindset, and evergreen content marketing can help you get there.