Branding And Product Names: Changes In My Business And Why
Choosing brand names and product names for your business… and how I am re-working my own business (and why).
Online Business Startup Costs: How Much Should You Expect To Spend To Start A Money-Making Blog?
How much does it cost to start up a new online business? What should you expect to pay? Here are my recommendations and what you can expect.
4 Core Principles For Choosing Software and Plug-ins For Your Site
22 years of experience in using different software and plug-ins for my business resulted in these 4 important lessons. Perhaps they will save you some time.
Is Your Online Business Protected Against The Unexpected? 6 Points Of Online Business Self-Reliance And Digital Sovereignty
Do you own and control the data, hardware and software that your online business relies on? This mini-workshop covers how to maintain digital sovereignty.
Real Talk On Recent Pivots At The Blog Marketing Academy (And Why)
Some real talk about the recent changes at the Blog Marketing Academy… and some adjustments being made moving forward.
How To Cut Your Dependency On Big Tech (And Why You Might Want To)
A hard look on the danger posed by market dominance and dependence on Big Tech – and how we can reduce our reliance in our own lives, our blogs and our businesses.
The Realities of Blogging For A Living – What Is It Really Like?
An inside look (and video) of the realities of blogging for a living – from a 20-year veteran of full-time online business. Both the good… and the bad.
How Long Does It Take To Make Money With Your Blog? (My Answer To This Common Question)
How long does it take to make a blog profitable? How long does it take to reach a certain income level? I get asked alot… and here’s my full answer.
Our Businesses Don’t Exist In A Bubble. Some Thoughts On Money, Our Economy, And The Bigger Picture
None of our businesses exist in a bubble. After doing some of my own research on money and our economy, I wanted to raise some attention to the bigger picture and how we can make our work today last into the future, despite coming changes.
Instant Authority: 5 Simple Strategies To Becoming A Leader In Your Niche (Without Depending On Others)
How do you become an authority in your niche? How can you do it without having to wait on others to recognize you? Here are 5 strategies to engineer instant authority.
When Is The Right Time To Monetize Your Blog?
Should you monetize your blog right from the beginning? Or should you wait to build up your audience first? Here’s my official answer…
The Simple Secret To Getting More Done In Less Time
What if we could make every day as productive as the day before we leave on a vacation?
How To Handle Complainers And Rude Emails To Support
Got a nasty email from a reader or customer? Got a complaint? Maybe it is out in the public and you’re worried about the right way to handle it? This simple guide discusses the best ways to handle complaints in your online business.
The Danger Of Reading Blogger Income Reports
Many people read blog income reports. I even used to post my own. However, I stopped long ago. Here are the reasons why I stopped posting them… and why I think you should stop reading them.
How To Avoid The Most Common Pitfalls While Growing Your Online Business
There are 3 things that are absolutely the most common constraints to people working on building their online business. Here’s how to avoid them.
The Blogger Code Of Monetization
A short code of conduct for monetizing a blog and making money while respecting your reader at the same time. This is a voluntary code, of course, but helps keep things going smooth.
Starting An Online Business: 6 Dangerous Habits That Can Sabotage Your Success
Starting an online business can seem pretty hard… especially if you have one of these 6 common dangerous habits. The first step is to know what they are…
Why Today Is The Day You Should Stop Blogging
If you want to actually make money and have a real business and use the Internet to make real sales, then stop blogging. Let me explain EXACTLY what I mean…
Profits Through Simplicity, How I’ve Simplified My Online Business, And When To Buy New Business Tools
An inside look at product launch hype, evaluating new business tools to buy, and how I’ve personally gone about simplifying my own online business.
How Much Time, Effort, And Money Does It Take To Build A Six-Figure Online Business?
If you’re trying to build a successful online business, have you ever wondered (or even asked) how long it takes? How much work will it be? How much does it cost? Or better yet… what is your probability for success?
Stop Trying To Make Money Online
Might be a little counter-intuitive… but the first step to making money online is to stop trying to make money online. Let me explain…
An Open Letter To Those Struggling To Get Started In Online Business
A letter from David Risley to those who are still struggling to find their way to getting started with their online business in the right way.
My Personal Lessons of 2014 – And Looking Ahead to 2015
So, I’m sitting here in my home office on a lovely Florida morning. And while this time of year is usually all about spending time with the family, this morning I decided to “work”. This week, however, it isn’t so much about actual production as much as it is planning. Planning for 2015 and how…
101 Productivity Hacks For Online Entrepreneurs (Based on 23 Years Of Experience)
A collection of 101 specific productivity hacks that I have learned over my 23 years as an online entrepreneur working from home.