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Romona Foster

8 TIPS FOR CREATING YOUR WEBSITE (WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU HIRE A WEB DESIGNER)

During my most recent “Blog Writing for Business” class, a conversation came up regarding how to select a web designer and what I suggest you have in place before you hire one to design a website for your business or brand.

The information in this post will help you prepare for your website’s creation* and ensure that all of your website tools are registered in your name (not the web designer’s name).

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HOW TO FIND YOUR NICHE: FIND SOMETHING & STICK WITH IT!

As a social media trainer and consultant, I have been so blessed to be able to guide some of the most amazing people in starting their businesses — and then marketing their businesses, and I LOVE every bit of it!

Something that I’ve seen repeatedly though, are people who keep attending my classes (some for the last almost ten years). Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate repeat attendees, but the people I am speaking of are those who come back only with a different business or business idea each time.

I do believe in multiple streams of income, but we’re talking about completely closing down a business and then starting something completely different. Keep the main business, your main business – and your “side hustles” on the side.

I don’t knock people for trying. Trust me I know what it’s like to feel stuck or have so many ideas in your head you don’t know which way to turn.

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5 STEPS TO CREATING BUSINESS CARDS THAT WILL MAKE PEOPLE CALL YOU (& REMEMBER YOU)

When I first started handing out my business cards, I found that people would look at them, smile, and say, “So, what do you do?”

I recognized that as being a huge problem! Why? If after you’ve given your business card to someone they still don’t get what you do, that means you need to bring clarity to your brand and message.

Much like your elevator pitch, your business card should let people know who you are, what you do, who you help, how you help them and finally the best way or ways to contact you (and connect with you online).

IF YOU PREFER, WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE TO SEE THE STEPS IN ACTION >>

Following is what I’ve included on my business cards to help people immediately understand what I do and how I can help them solve their problem:

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WHY DOES FACEBOOK HAVE FIVE BUSINESS PAGE APPS? | META BUSINESS APPS

Facebook is confusing says this Facebook trainer.

While helping a client with their Facebook (a.k.a. Meta Platforms, Inc.) Business Page, it dawned on me how many different apps and logos, Facebook for Business has.

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HOW TO ADD A GOOGLE DOMAIN TO GODADDY’S MANAGED WORDPRESS HOSTING ACCOUNT

Did you purchase Managed WordPress Hosting in GoDaddy, but have your domains in a Google Domains account? Need to know how to connect the two? No worries. I’ve got you covered.

In this post, I am going to show you how to add a Google Domain to GoDaddy’s Managed WordPress Hosting. I will walk you through the entire process to make sure your WordPress website is connected, up and running and your SSL certificate is activated.

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HOW TO CHANGE YOUR LINKEDIN URL: STEP-BY-STEP LINKEDIN TUTORIAL

In this post, I am giving you a quick LinkedIn tip. I’m going to show you how to change your LinkedIn Public URL.

Having a custom public profile URL will help other members and recruiters identify your profile easily and connect with you.

Here is the step-by-step tutorial on how to change your LinkedIn URL: (If you’d rather watch the video, click on the play > button above.)

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4 WAYS TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WITHOUT USING SOCIAL MEDIA

UPDATE: October 4, 2021  – Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp are all down!

Just as Facebook’s Antigone Davis was live on CNBC defending the company over a whistleblower’s accusations and its handling of research data suggesting Instagram is harmful to teens, the company’s entire network of services suddenly went offline. ~ The Verge

Though the following was originally published on January 28, 2021, this is still very relevant. Whether Facebook comes back up or not, I want you to understand that you do not own what is there, so be sure to use some or all of the recommendations below to continue to market your business.

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HOW TO FIX HTTP ERROR 431 IN CHROME BROWSER: WHY DO I KEEP GETTING 431 ERROR?

Have you ever had this happen where you visit a website and you continually get the HTTP Error 431?

I have this problem with GoDaddy over and over again. I’ve called them. I have looked it up, tried to figure out how to make this HTTP Error 431 stop happening so I can work on my website and my clients’ websites to no avail.

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BEST ONLINE CALENDAR FOR CONSULTANTS & COACHES (AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS)

Many of my clients and class participants have asked me what I think is the best online calendar to use to book appointments with their clients.

I recommend vCita’s online calendar for service-based businesses as I’ve tried several online scheduling tools, but have found vCita to be exactly what my business needs. It’s made it much easier for me to manage my calendar, and much easier for clients to reach me — especially this time of year when I am extremely busy.

I’ve been using vCita since 2014, and I tell you, when I realized how much vCita was benefiting my business, I was hooked. I became a partner and began helping my clients to start taking appointments from their clients as well.

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