Category Archives: Technology

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

Wikipedia vs Google Knol

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Becki Noles

Which site is better: Wikipedia or Google Knol? Both have their advocates, and there are good and bad things about each. Google Knol is much newer than Wikipedia, as it’s only been around for two years. What is Google Knol? … Continue reading →

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9 Get-In-The-Zone Tips for Great Web Writing

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Kenn Schroder

Writing is a fantastic skill to have when it comes to marketing on the Web. Search engines love the written word, and the written word moves the fastest – it’s light-weight, and easy to share on various devices such as … Continue reading →

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Google Places and How to Use It for Business

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Becki Noles

Google says that one out of five searches on Google are related to location. For that reason they created Google Local which has since been transformed into Google Places. If you’re familiar with Google’s Local Business Center, then you’re also … Continue reading →

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What Would You Absolutely Love Your Coaching Website to Do?

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Kenn Schroder

I recently asked a coach friend, “What would you absolutely love for your website to do?” His response: “Hey, Kenn! If you can assert to coaches that their website can give them coaching leads, and deliver that, you could have … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Kenn Schroder

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?

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Kenn Schroder

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

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Becki Noles

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

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Kenn Schroder

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

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Kenn Schroder

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

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Becki Noles

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

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Kenn Schroder

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

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Kenn Schroder

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)

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Kenn Schroder

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

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Kenn Schroder

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

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Kenn Schroder

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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