Having a strong online presence is crucial when it comes to job searching and building professional connections. This is something that cannot be ignored — it’s time to look at building a LinkedIn profile. It makes sense. LinkedIn, with over 900 million members in 2023, is the leading platform for professionals to connect and showcase their skills, experiences, and accomplishments. We’re diving deep into the platform today to discuss what it takes to build an effective LinkedIn profile, expand your network, and leverage LinkedIn’s features to enhance your job search. Let’s get started. Optimi ..read more

Offering convenient, secure payment processing is a critical component of any online store, but it can be difficult to evaluate the different options available to small businesses today. In this article, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of what is Stripe, how it works, how to set it up, its key features and benefits and how it compares to other options. After reading, you should have a clear understanding of how Stripe works and whether it’s the right payment processing system for your small business.  What is Stripe?  Payment methods accepted by Stripe. How does Stripe work to p ..read more

As an entrepreneur, there’s always a never-ending to-do list to tackle. But what happens when you forget about dealing with procrastination? Suddenly, you might find yourself scrolling through social media or taking an extra-long coffee break instead of checking off the most important tasks on your to-do list. Procrastination is a common challenge for human beings in general. In fact, according to a study by Joseph R. Ferrari, approximately 20% of adults in the United States are chronic procrastinators: They consistently delay tasks across various aspects of their lives, including their work ..read more

Everyone needs to develop a support system for better mental health. We’re wired for connection and community. And we may need different communities – or support systems – for different parts of our life. For entrepreneurs, building a business might feel less isolating and overwhelming, but if you develop a support system of like-minded individuals, you can count on people having your back. It turns out that a good support system will benefit your mental health, too. In this article, we’re exploring what a support system is, the benefits of having a strong support system, and how to develop y ..read more

Our team is on the way to Athens, Greece in anticipation of our WordCamp Europe 2023 recap post, where we’ll be dishing all the latest updates and industry news for all things WordPress. Join us from June 8-10, 2023 and make sure to bookmark this page to keep up with all the latest happenings. We’ll be posting live recap notes from our team, including key takeaways from sessions and panel discussions. Plus, catch all the community excitement as we celebrate WordPress’s 20th Anniversary. Need a refresher on what happened last year? Take a stroll through memory lane as we gathered together in P ..read more

If you would like to leverage the power of artificial intelligence (AI), you might think that you need a lot of technical skills, expensive tools, or complex algorithms, but that’s not the case. In this guide, we will show you how to create with AI using Bing and access a variety of AI features and capabilities that are easy to use, free, and effective. Disclaimer: Please be aware that this technology is still in its early stages of development and its effectiveness may vary depending on the circumstances. Additionally, avoid entering sensitive information as AI chatbot systems will save your ..read more

This introductory guide is designed to assist you in acquainting yourself with Google Bard, a free AI chatbot from Google AI that can be used across a diverse array of inquiries and cues: to brainstorm ideas and/or create a variety of content, automate tasks, improve efficiency, and create new products and services. Follow these simple steps, and you’ll be chatting with Google Bard in no time at all! Disclaimer: Google’s Bard chatbot is currently in beta and not available in all locations. Additionally, please be aware that this technology is still in its early stages of development and its e ..read more

As you think about ways to protect your mental health, consider that one in five adults in the United States have reported a mental illness? For entrepreneurs, that number skyrockets. Forbes reported, “72% of entrepreneurs are affected by mental health issues (*compared to 48% of non-entrepreneurs). There could be several reasons why this is the case. The stress and anxiety induced from being responsible for wearing many hats, for starters. Not to mention the fact that when you’re the boss, everything weighs on your shoulders. As entrepreneurs, we ask ourselves so many questions like: Will t ..read more

I will be the first to admit, when I heard of creating a vision board, I thought the whole thing seemed a little woo-woo. I just cut pictures up and paste them to a piece of poster board and I’m supposed to achieve whatever I post on there? The idea felt a little far fetched. Then again, what’s wrong with throwing everything at your dreams in an effort to make them your reality? Keep an open mind with me for a few moments, and just take in the thoughts I’m going to present below. Who knows? Maybe you will enjoy yourself. And, if nothing else, consider this your permission slip to daydream a l ..read more

Is selling online over-saturated? No way! It’s still very doable to make money from anywhere with a laptop. You just need to learn how to sell online and have the dedication to make it work. This guide will give you proven methods to sell products and services online with insights from people making money using digital platforms. Plus, we’re sharing tips for building your own website and the secrets to selling with social media. How to start selling online. Do market research. Choose a niche and product. Choose a platform or create an online store.  Market and sell. Popular platforms ..read more