The intent behind this website centers on sharing knowledge with you. Much of what I write here has come from shedding a little blood, sweat, and tears to learn.
The hidden agenda behind this website is simple – keep my website management skills current.
This is one of those hidden agenda moments – that’s not so hidden.
Keeping current
I am amazed at the technological advancements since I first built this website in 2007. Problem is – you must acquire new skills to take advantage of these “advancements.”
Many of the new skills focus on learning a new process to do it. That’s where I am at here.
Please be patient
Our site will be changing as we take it through this new metamorphosis.
We’ll see how it ends up.
First, however, I feel confident enough to build a website for a client with this new DIVI program.
I had intended to stay in my comfort zone by using a theme and the default WordPress editor for my client’s webpage.
And then I listened to a webinar by Joe Bunting of The Write Practice. He recommended DIVI. I had looked into it earlier. Now I guess is the time as it’s easier to learn a new program with a new website.
You can find the essence of his webinar in Joe’s blogpost: Building an Author Website: The First Step to Publishing. It’s the program they use; as do other people I follow.
How you can pay for free stuff
You probably heard of “mommy bloggers” and seen social media celebrities talking about a product. Many bloggers earn money by becoming “influencers.”
If you want to know more about becoming an influencer or find influencers for your affiliate marketing program, check out this post and downloadable guide from HubSpot written by Kristen Baker: What Will Influencer Marketing Look Like in 2020?
So how can you pay for free stuff – buy off their links.
Influencers can earn anywhere from a few cents to hundreds of dollars on your purchase depending on the product.
If you respect a blogger and think they might be an influencer for a product or service you plan to buy, check out their blogs. Contact then if need be.
Help our experts who share their knowledge with us for free – link to the products from their sites to purchase.
Full disclosure
We’re not influencers.
We support affiliate marketing as part of a business’s marketing mix. My daughter uses it in her marketing efforts at work.
I did subscribe to DIVI from The Write Practice website. (Their ears may have been burning yesterday as I muddled through the program. HEHEHE) This is why I thought about asking you to link and buy off influencers you respect; and why I did not link direct to DIVI.
Stay hopeful
In closing, my message is hope. My hope is that we become a gentler and kinder nation as we move into a new normal. Kindness and hope are what our world needs to heal.
Take care,
Jan
