Updated by Tara Malone One of the biggest decisions an online course creator has to make is which platform to choose for their online course. There are tons of course platforms out there, which can make choosing one seem like a daunting task. To make this process a little simpler, we decided to create an article… Skillshare vs. Udemy: Which One Is Best For Your Course?… Read more

Updated for 2023 When you’re creating any kind of content – an ad, a blog post, a video, even just a social media post – it’s essential to have your target audience in mind.  After all, you cannot just pick a group of people at random and hope for the best. Having a well-defined target… Target Audience: What It Is & How to Find It (Guide for 2023)… Read more

Updated by Willy Wood Picture this: You’re sitting on the beach with your laptop. Sipping a tropical drink. Watching sales roll in to your Stripe account while you’re away on vacation. It’s the dream that’s sold to online entrepreneurs everywhere — but is it legit? On the surface, membership sites are a great way to bring… 4 Great Membership Site Examples + How to Create Your Own… Read more

Whether you’re a startup fresh off the boat or an enterprise looking for the next big leap, choosing the right marketing channels is crucial. Think content that tells your story, social media that connects and emails that engage — it’s … The post 7+ Essential Marketing Channels to Elevate Your Business appeared first on Live Your Message…. Read more

Searching for the right course creation software can be a daunting task. But, good news… I’ve done the heavy lifting for you. Whether you’re an educator aiming to connect with students or a business looking for robust training platforms, in … The post Course Creation Software: 10 Top Options for 2023 appeared first on Live Your Message…. Read more

Updated by Tara Malone Niche…it’s a word that comes up often in the business world. You’re told to find a niche so you can become an authority inside it. You need to start small, and then you can expand outward over time and be a big-time player in a large industry. The same could be said… 15 Winning Niche Market Examples (Updated for 2023)… Read more

If you’ve been thinking about creating an online course, chances are: You want to reach more people and have a positive impact on them by sharing your skills and knowledge.  And you probably want to help them save time and … The post How to Create an Online Course [Guide for 2023] appeared first on Live Your Message…. Read more

Murray and I just celebrated our 10 Year Wedding Anniversary on the Croatian coast. It was part of a 2 ½ month lifestyle experiment in Europe, seeing where we could productively live and work, while building more novelty and adventure … The post Marisa & Murray Turn 10: Lessons Learned From 10 Years of Work, Love, Life Partnership appeared first on Live Your Message…. Read more

Updated by Tara Malone Do you know one of the biggest mistakes new course creators make? They don’t release a beta course! Launching a beta course is one of the most important steps in the whole course creation process. Anyone can come up with a good idea. If you’re experienced in your industry, you’ll likely be… What is a Beta Course? (+ How to Launch One)… Read more

Crafting an effective email marketing strategy isn’t easy… With the constant influx of messages flooding our inboxes, a well-crafted email marketing strategy can help you connect with your audience, build trust, and, ultimately, drive conversions. In this post, I’ll share … The post 10+ Tips for Crafting an Effective Email Marketing Strategy appeared first on Live Your Message…. Read more

Updated by Willy Wood Of the many learning management systems (LMS) on the market today, Thinkific is one of the bigger names that may come to mind. For many online course creators, choosing your LMS can feel intimidating. After all, there are just so many options available and it’s easy to fall into analysis paralysis. However,… Thinkific Review (2023): Features, Pricing, & How to Get Started… Read more

Affiliate marketing isn’t just a fad… It’s a powerhouse money-making strategy for entrepreneurs, brands and business owners. But here’s the thing: To truly leverage its potential, you need the right tools. We’re talking top-tier, game-changing affiliate marketing tools that’ll set … The post 8 Affiliate Marketing Tools That’ll Help You Earn Money in 2023 appeared first on Live Your Message…. Read more

How I Came Back From failure & Got My Start Let’s flashback to August 2010.  The day I walked in the doors of my very last job… I didn’t walk in with the excitement of something new.  I walked in … The post Flashback Friday Series: How I’ve Failed My Way to Success appeared first on Live Your Message…. Read more

Updated by Tara Malone If you’re like most online business owners and entrepreneurs, you spend a lot of time thinking about how to gain more traffic, have greater reach, and bring in new leads on a consistent basis. To get answers to these questions, you turn to countless online experts, only to get totally overwhelmed by… How to Use Marketing Resources To Grow Your Business in 2023… Read more

Updated by Willy Wood Creating an online course is a lot like writing a book… writing it is the easy part! Promoting and selling it is the hard bit. Yet it’s also the most important. After all, it doesn’t matter if your book is the greatest book ever written; it’s worthless if no one ever buys… How to Promote An Online Course: 13 Best Practices… Read more

Updated for 2023 Ah, social media marketing. You’ve heard all the hype about how important it is, and you’re downright sick of it.  Yes, you know you need to promote your business on social media to grow your audience. But you also know there are tons of platforms out there. And you haven’t the slightest… Twitter vs. Facebook: Which Is Best for Your Business?… Read more

Want to up your A/B testing game? You’re not alone… Every brand, entrepreneur, and business owner is striving for optimization, especially in the digital landscape. So let’s run through the basics. What you need to do (and not do). What … The post 14 Steps to Mastering A/B Testing for Your Business in 2023 appeared first on Live Your Message…. Read more

Updated by Tara Malone As an online course creator, choosing the best course creation software is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. To help you make the right choice, we’ve assembled a list of the top ten course creator software options. We’ve got options for every course creator, whether you’re looking for a side… The10 Best Course Creation Software Options for 2023… Read more

Your brand website isn’t just a URL — it’s your story’s stage, your business’s heartbeat. Ever wondered what makes some brand websites magnetically attract visitors, while others just… don’t?  In this post, I’ve curated 20 of the finest brand website … The post 20 Awesome Brand Website Examples (& Why They Work) appeared first on Live Your Message…. Read more

With countless options out there, pinpointing the top online business tools can be overwhelming. But don’t worry, I’ve done the heavy lifting for you. From getting valuable feedback from your audience with SurveyMonkey to optimizing videos on Vimeo, in this … The post 6 Online Business Tools That’ll Help You Grow in 2023 appeared first on Live Your Message…. Read more