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Learn what’s working for Shane when it comes to SEO and marketing through detailed guides and case studies.
My Fitness Blog
In this post, I want to explain why I bought it, what I did when I had it, and why I ended up selling it so soon after purchase. Why I Bought This Fitness Site After selling my pest site in September of 2019, I had some capital to deploy into new projects. I knew
My Pest Control Blog
I started the pest control blog in February of 2017, about 7 months after I launched the bow tie site (August 2016). This article will specifically let you in on why I picked pest control as a niche, how I built the site, and why I sold it. Below is a screencap of the listing
My Bow Tie Blog
This was my very first attempt at blogging way back in 2015/2016 and basically where I cut my teeth on SEO and learning how to convert organic search traffic into money. This article will specifically let you in on why I picked bow ties as a niche, how I built the site, and why I
How To Scale Linkbuilding Program (A Complete Guide)
Given the current SEO climate and Google’s continued reliance on links as a signal in its algorithm, building a scalable linkbuilding process IS CRITICAL to off-page SEO and a successful inbound marketing strategy. In addition to marketing, I have a background in information systems, information technology, and process improvement, so when I see a process
My Jewelry Blog
A UPDATE FROM SHANE This write-up was written in 2020. I sold my Jewelry blog for $500,000 on EmpireFlippers.com on 6/1/2021. This write-up still reflects my strategy for this site and why I entered the jewelry niche, so I am leaving it up for you to learn! This article will specifically let you in on
Entrepreneurship, Self-Doubt, And Celebrating Small Wins
I’ll be honest… even still with the success I’ve been fortunate to have had, I still have many days where self-doubt creeps in and kicks me down. I just hit the 250 subscriber mark on YouTube, and it feels good. It feels like progress. But at the same time, there were many days where I
How to Write an About Us Page for Blogging (+ Examples)
In this post, I’m going to cover how to write an “About Us” page for blogging purposes. We will look at a few examples and go over my 4 tips for writing an About Us page that works for your blog. Specifically in this post I’ll be covering: Are “About Us” pages even important for
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Getting Started With Internet Marketing (A Beginner’s Guide)
So you want to get started with internet marketing? Great! But where do you begin? There are literally thousands of ways to make money online, but what way should YOU choose? This is an important question because the way that I’ve made money online might not work for you. Understanding this point is CRITICAL for
How To Scale Linkbuilding (A Complete Guide)
Given the current SEO climate and Google’s continued reliance on links as a signal in its algorithm, building a scalable linkbuilding process IS CRITICAL to off-page SEO and a successful inbound marketing strategy. In addition to marketing, I have a background in information systems, information technology, and process improvement, so when I see a process
Online Businesses (How Much Should You Invest?)
In this article, I’m going to break down how much I think you should be investing in online marketing, where the money should be going, and then how to get the most out of each dollar you spend. Also, this article will specifically focus on investing as it related to SEO based online business (i.e.,
4 Mistakes I Made With Internet Marketing (And How You Can Avoid)
[su_row][su_column size=”1/2″ center=”no” class=””] So… you want to start an online business but you’re worried about making mistakes? Totally understandable. Fortunately for you, I’ve made quite a few mistakes in my earlier days between wasting money on my website, needlessly buying inventory, or just listening to the wrong people. [/su_column] [su_column size=”1/2″ center=”no” class=””] What’s
How To Use an Outreach Blacklist (Don’t Email the Same Person Twice!)
Your lists are small and still very much manageable with some simple Excel/Google spreadsheets. But as your business grows and you want to scale up the level of your outreach you’ll quickly notice the quantity of emails being sent and people being contacted can get into 100’s, 1,000’s, 10,000’s or even higher. If you’re not
Linkclump Review and Tutorial (Great For Link Prospecting)
If you want to optimize your productivity and continue to automate manual processes, tools like Linkclump are perfect. This article will focus on describing what Linkclump is, how it can be used to speed up your outreach, and some alternatives to consider if you don’t use Chrome as your primary browser. What Is Linkclump? Linkclump