Category Archives: Technology

Tips, tools and links on technology for coaches and virtual assistants.

What to Do on Your Website, if You Have Two or More Niches

If you’re attempting to appeal to two different markets with different challenges on the same website, you’re likely in for a lot of struggle. The basic challenge is that when you appear to be “the solution” to more than one … Continue reading

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On Your Site, What Should You Call Yourself? Coach?

On your website, what should you call yourself? Coach? Transition coach? Business coach? Success coach? Health coach? What if you’re a health coach and you don’t want to rule out “wellness” ? But hey, you’re also holistic too, so how … Continue reading

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How to Set Up An RSS Feed

RSS feeds are a useful tool for people who want to keep tabs on websites, blogs and membership sites without having to surf and visit the websites individually. RSS feeds essentially send information to the visitor. As a business owner … Continue reading

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5 Keys to Getting Email Addresses and Growing Your List

Coaches struggle to grow their list and a big part of that is the invitation to get on the list. On many coaching websites, you will see an invitation, “Join my newsletter” along with a form. This is hardly motivating … Continue reading

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3 Do-Before-Building Basics for Maximum Website Attraction

Got a site up that isn’t getting much action? Do you have visitors coming that just seem to go away and not get on your list, and not sign up for a program, and not call you for coaching? That … Continue reading

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How to Use Skype Safely For Your Business

If you’re unfamiliar with Skype, it’s a way to make phone calls to anyone around the world from the convenience from your computer. It’s easy to use and extremely affordable, in fact in many cases it’s free to make a … Continue reading

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10 Blog Steps to Get Clients from Search Engines

Here’s an example of how to write a blog entry to lead potential clients to you from search engines. Think about a challenge your client faces from their perspective. ex: A parent’s child suddenly gets poor grades in school Think … Continue reading

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2 Website Notes on this 6-Figure Coaching Business Checklist

I recently spoke with Renée Hasseldine (founder of CoachNetwork) about coaching websites for earning a six-figure income. We discussed many of the key components: building a list, giveaways, service offerings, and such. But what I want to comment on is … Continue reading

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How to Back-Up Your Website (Protect Your Marketing)

Protect your marketing. You should back your website on some regular basis, especially if you’re continually adding content. Why? Websites can get hacked. I have heard it. Hosting companies can goof-up. I’ve been there. You and/or your designer can goof-up. … Continue reading

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Coaching Mini-Sites for Making Money

Blogs and business websites are great for building credibility, for getting search engine traffic, and for having central hub for your coaching business. And when done well, they can be very compelling for getting prospective clients and making money. However, … Continue reading

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A Snack in My Office and How it Fits into Marketing

I’m in the middle of enhancing my Autoresponder Series component of my website program and I’m due for some eats. (you may need to enable images if you’re getting this by email) Noteworthy: That is rose hips tea. I’m exploring … Continue reading

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Getting Prospects to Your Website (Traffic)

How many people came to your website each month over the last three months? Where did they come from? No idea? None? There are typically two culprits causing your lack of traffic: Culprit #1 – You have no visibility strategies. … Continue reading

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Your Business Blog – Doing It Right

Blogs are a great way to connect and build relationships with your potential clients. They give your audience a way to get to know you and your brand and to participate in your community. Of course, you want to maximize … Continue reading

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Software To Use to Draw Out Your Ideas

In the past, I used to draw my ideas out on a piece of paper until I discover a software that will allow me to draw my ideas for my business and in turn to demonstrate to my clients. This … Continue reading

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How to Integrate Flickr Photos into Your WordPress Blog

Photos can be a great way of giving support to your blog whether it is within the blog post itself or on the sidebar to link to a photo gallery. The majority of us either use a self-hosted blog like … Continue reading

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