How to get a small business loan in 7 steps
For many entrepreneurs, one of the biggest obstacles to success is funding. Your imagination is soaring with new ideas, but almost everything you want to do — from investing in startup technology to...
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GoDaddy is honored to partner with Bionic Yarn co-founder Tyson Toussant for our “Make the world you want campaign” — empowering makers to change your world if it doesn’t quite fit you. What can you do...
View Article20 questions with Jonathan Levy (aka Zero Waste Guy)
Jonathan Levy (aka Zero Waste Guy) was headed back to L.A. after attending a family wedding, and his dad was behind the wheel, so Jonathan could chat about his career and life. After working for a...
View ArticleReady to get online? We’ve got you covered.
This post was originally published on June 1, 2016, and was updated on February 5, 2018, and April 22, 2019. Ready to get online but not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered. We’re constantly...
View ArticleGoDaddy Q&A with Plant the Future founder Paloma Teppa
GoDaddy is honored to partner with Plant the Future founder Paloma Teppa for our “Make the world you want campaign” — empowering makers to change your world if it doesn’t quite fit you. In the Little...
View ArticleA beginner’s guide to branding your business
This post was originally published on Feb. 12, 2018, and was updated on May 21, 2019. While conversions and sales are important, branding your business is just as vital. A bad first impression is no...
View ArticleHow to start an online store in 3 steps
Why is it important to understand how to start an online store if commerce is your game? Where should we start? We are living in the midst of a digital age. In today’s world, consumers are no longer...
View ArticleHow to ask for testimonials and reviews from your clients
This article was originally published on June 20, 2018, and was updated on May 24, 2019. When it comes to attracting new clients, few things are more powerful than social proof. If you haven’t heard...
View ArticleLearn how to use Twitter for business
This post was originally published on Sept. 10, 2013, and was updated on Sept. 25, 2017, and May 28, 2019. Twitter can be a great marketing tool for businesses of every size because this social media...
View ArticleSide hustle ideas: A beginner’s guide to planning a venture outside the...
This post was originally published on Feb. 9, 2018, and was updated on June 6, 2019. Sadly, it’s rare to find a day job that is both fulfilling and pays well. However, that is no reason to despair....
View ArticleWhy WordPress? 7 Benefits of WordPress websites
Why WordPress? I’ve been a professional blogger working on more than 100 clients’ blogs in the last 10 years, as well as posting to my own work and personal blogs, and I say this with all certainty and...
View ArticleHow much does a domain name cost?
This post was originally published on Aug. 22, 2017, and was updated on July 8, 2019. If you’re looking to start an online venture, securing a domain name is ground zero. Whether or not you already...
View ArticleEditorial calendar: The content, keyword and SEO connection
This post was originally published on October 26, 2016, and was updated on July 9, 2019. There’s a good reason everybody’s hopping aboard the content bandwagon. When done well, combining content, SEO...
View ArticleHow to start a web design business
If you want to learn how to start a web design business, get ready for a wild ride. The journey of a freelance website designer is often like a turbulent, yet exciting, roller coaster ride. From a...
View ArticleBeginner’s SEO guide: Search engine optimization for small business websites
This post was originally published on May 30, 2016, and was updated on May 10, 2018, and July 15, 2019. It’s no mystery that search engine optimization, or SEO, matters. Websites are meant to be...
View ArticleHow to design a logo in 12 steps — A DIY guide
If you’re an entrepreneur and small business owner without professional design experience, it can be really intimidating to think about how to design a logo for yourself. Where do you start? What tools...
View ArticleGrow It — Taking your Journey to the next level
This article is part of a multipart series. See the introductory post here. After the entrepreneurial dream has been hatched, after the basics required to create a venture have been put into place, and...
View ArticleHow to take product photos that will help sell your goods
This article was originally published on Aug. 3, 2018, and was updated on July 31, 2109. Whether you have an eCommerce store of your own, or are just looking for a way to make items for sale on your...
View Article10 ways to improve Google keyword ranking
This post was originally published on Oct. 19, 2015, and was updated on July 31, 2019. Location is everything on Google search engine result pages (SERPs) — the higher your site is listed, the more...
View ArticleHow to transition a side project into a startup
If you’ve got a side project, you might be a fledgling entrepreneur — but just don’t realize it yet. In 2017, Bankrate released a survey that revealed 44 million Americans claim to have side hustles. A...
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