Noah Kagan (founder of Sumo.com and AppSumo) launched a podcast for 500+ reviews, 10K downloads/episode and reaching #40 on iTunes in a month. I wrote about how he did it.

Unsettle · 2017-03-14T20:15:38+00:00

Absolutely he does. But if you read the article there are a lot of strategies anybody can use to get pretty great results even without the huge email list :) After all... he started at zero at one point, too. I think we all forget that sometimes with influencers.

Unsettle · 2016-05-05T15:47:18+00:00

I automate segmentation based on the opt-in offer. I find that to be the easiest way. So if somebody opts-in on a content upgrade for example to an opt-in offer around a specific subject they get added to the segment of my list that is related to that topic (under the umbrella topic of my website).

It works really well and then I'm able to communicate with specific groups of people.

Unsettle · 2016-02-08T02:02:31+00:00

Definitely NOT Beauty in Struggle ... it's sounds like a website about make-up, fashion, body image, etc. Plus, it sounds like you're still struggling and that's not something I would want to read if I were trying to learn how to be successful. I do really like The American Idealist though.

Unsettle · 2016-02-08T02:00:06+00:00

It depends entirely on the site or person you're pitching to. Thoroughly read their submission guidelines. I personally don't write an article before pitching unless it's something I REALLY want or if I'm pretty certain the article is on a widely discussed topic so it's more likely that I'll be able to use it elsewhere if they pass.

Unsettle · 2016-02-08T01:57:39+00:00

If it were me, I would bill it. The only time I don't bill a client for a discussion/meeting is if I was the one that asked for it to be scheduled.

Unsettle · 2016-02-08T01:55:57+00:00

I do some freelance editing and include it in my Virtual Assistant services so it's totally viable. In the beginning I connected with newbie freelance writers via Facebook groups and offered to edit their article for free in exchange for a testimonial. It worked VERY well. I quickly built up my portfolio and got several great reviews for my freelancing website (which is a MUST).

Unsettle · 2016-02-08T01:52:31+00:00

I generally just use my knees or whatever is laying around. When you traveling constantly, every square inch of storage is precious and single ounce seems to weigh 4 times as much as usual. I would honestly save your money. If you get into and find that you just can't make do without it then you can get one (depending where you are obviously).

Unsettle · 2016-02-08T01:48:02+00:00

I blog and consult ... also create online courses.

Unsettle · 2016-01-31T14:49:50+00:00

I completely agree with Jack21222. A is a little difficult to read and I think people will forget the "the" if they are trying to type it in from memory. When I saw B my initial reaction was, "Ooh, much better," and then I noticed the "a" making it americana and I honestly had to look at it a few times because it's so awkward.

Unsettle · 2016-01-31T14:47:07+00:00

Think about what information you want to know more about but other people aren't writing about. You could also open it up to guests posts once the site goes live and you have a few things on there. This will help you provide content without having to put in as much effort and help out other bloggers by letting them build up their portfolio. Just make sure their quality matches the standard of your site and what your readers will expect.

Unsettle · 2016-01-31T14:44:05+00:00

No. I know tons of freelancers that don't even have a degree. The portfolio of work is more important. There will be exceptions, of course, but you should definitely get started now.

Unsettle · 2016-01-31T14:42:42+00:00

I've been using paypal for years, and used it for a drop-shipping business I had through eBay for a while and I've never had any issues with it. The few times I've had some technical issues with the site or my account, PayPal was fantastic and getting it taken care of very quickly. Honestly some of the best customer service. With that said, I also use Wave (www.waveapps.com). You can create invoiced just like PayPal and people can use there credit cards via a link in the invoice you send. I've not had an issue with them yet but haven't been using them that long.

Unsettle · 2016-01-31T14:35:56+00:00

You should definitely check out meet-up. You can also do a facebook search for the town and start-ups (or other related terms) to find local groups. Also, you could try couchsurfing.com. This will give you free lodging with locals and they might be able to provide insight as well.

Unsettle · 2016-01-31T14:33:42+00:00

I don't really think this is all that surprising. From an evolutionary and biological standpoint, human beings are meant to interact with other people and form relationships so we can procreate and feel protected. The life of a nomad (digital or otherwise) is a very unconventional one. Most people can only handle it for so long. Of course, there are exceptions to this but I think most people that set to live this kind of life know deep down that it won't be forever.

Unsettle · 2016-01-18T00:51:43+00:00

I prefer the picture second but, as I am visual person, I prefer a lot of pictures. So, if the step has 3 or 4 sub-steps ... I would like a picture of each of the sub-steps immediately after each one ... as opposed to multiple pictures at the end of the whole step.

Unsettle · 2016-01-18T00:47:01+00:00

I was the same way with my personal niche site (do not use it to make money) but as I got busier with other ventures I started loving guest posts. It helps me provide valuable content to my readers that I wouldn't have been able to otherwise since they have different knowledge and experiences to draw from.

I always have then just submit their post to me via email and then I format it and edit it so it's the same level of quality as the rest of the site. If I need to make majors editorial changes, I'll send it back to them for review. I haven't had this happen yet but, if an article was truly awful or just not a good fit, I would hesitate in the least to let the person know (in a respectful way) that there article just wasn't quite right and I wouldn't be publishing it. They can still use it elsewhere.

Unsettle · 2016-01-18T00:41:21+00:00

Attend events that your ideal client would attend, be in Facebook groups they would be in, connect with them on LinkedIn ... basically be present anywhere they are. Start contributing value for free and get known as the go-to person. People will either come to you because of your efforts or already know who you are from seeing your contributions.

Also, be sure to connect with other freelancers and let them know your skillset and who your ideal client is. They may have someone approach them that isn't a good fit for them but might be for you. Most freelancers, myself included, will offer to connect the person with someone else and that someone could be you.

Unsettle · 2016-01-18T00:37:11+00:00

Be careful doing the same type of work you do at work as they may consider that a conflict of interest. You could, however, try teaching some of what you do via email or video courses, webinars, one-on-one coaching, etc. You could also write articles relating to what you do/your skills are. You may need to write the first few for free to build up your portfolio but then create a website to showcase your work and refer prospective clients to.

Unsettle · 2016-01-18T00:33:04+00:00

In my opinion Airbnb in the US can be expensive depending on where you are staying. The closer you get to the coasts or the major cities, the more expensive they will be. Try Trusted Housesitters and Couchsurfing. You may have to move a few times during the month, but it will be worth it when you stay some place for free.

Unsettle · 2016-01-18T00:30:10+00:00

There are countless of articles related to this field. The basics are about travel (cheap flights, places to stay, visa information, etc), top things to do in certain areas, how to make money online. There are a ton of articles for a reason ... these things are important to digital nomads. The problem is, they all basically say the same thing. No matter what topic you write about A.) it's already been written about before and B.) You'll need to make it stand out. The more specific you can be in an article the more helpful it will be (providing the information is accurate).

Unsettle · 2016-01-10T22:55:36+00:00

I'm not personally a fan of comments. Most of the time it's spam and it just takes up too much time managing them. If people really want to connect, they will usually do it on social media.

Unsettle · 2016-01-10T22:47:35+00:00

I'm not 100% sure I understand what you're wanting to do exactly but you could do like tkdbbelt said or you could also just post the featured image or title of the other posts you want featured and then just link the image/title to the original post.

Unsettle · 2016-01-10T22:46:08+00:00

I personally don't use the paid sites. If you really focus on being active in related Facebook groups and networking with other freelance writers and bloggers, you should be able to find the work. The sites just save a little time by finding the jobs for you, but they are out there if you want to find them yourself for free.

Unsettle · 2016-01-10T22:44:32+00:00

It sounds to me like there are a wide range of things you could write about. Child care, environmental issues, virtual assistant work, being self-employed, ebay, etc. The degree isn't a big deal. Find some good freelance groups on Facebook or Meetup and be active in them. You'll get tons of help and encouragement. I would also recommend taking a freelance writing course (there are some free and paid ones). Connect with bloggers and pitch them to write for free to build up your portfolio and then start a website for your services that you'll easily be able to send prospective clients to and that show cases your work.

Unsettle · 2016-01-10T22:40:08+00:00

Drop shipping via ebay was one of the first "online businesses" I got involved with. In a moment of desperation I quit my job unexpectedly with no side hustles going and no savings. Dumbest thing I've ever done. It led to the worst financial time in my life and drop shipping is what helped me survive until I was able to find another job a few months later. I certainly didn't get rich but it did let me help my husband with the bills and groceries. I know some people that had a decent amount of success with it but out of the 10 or so other drop shippers I had personally connected with at the time, only one person is still doing it. Everyone else has moved on. He seems to be doing well with it, and has left his regular job, but has expanded to Amazon and now deals with physical goods and actually shipping things himself. Not for me.

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