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January 28, 2022

31+ Proven Online Business Ideas – Money Making Ideas That Work in 2022

Hey, are you a struggling hustler looking for some proven online business ideas?

Now more people want to start an online business. Because online business has some advantages. You can start an online business and work from home using the internet. Also, you can make money while traveling and sometimes sleeping.

In this post, I’m going to tell you about all the genuine online business ideas you can start and convert into a profitable business.

In fact:

I tried some of these online business ideas to make a decent amount of money online. I used to do some job as a freelance graphic designer, now I do blogging and I’m an online business coach and consultant.

No matter what you are.

If you want to start a successful online business in 2022 then this in-depth blog post is only crafted for you.

Keep in mind that you can’t build a money-making online business overnight.

It takes time, skills, hard work, smart work, lots of sleepless nights, and sometimes money to build a profitable online business.

Let’s dive right in.

1. Your Own Online Business Ideas

Do you have an online business idea that you are passionate about?

I don’t know what it is but it can be one of the finest online business ideas.

Don’t underestimate your ideas and your potential. Write down your business plan and think of the ways to monetize that business. (Or contact me on Instagram profile or Twitter @InuEtc) If that business can make money then go for it.

If you have some basic knowledge, start now!

Related Post: 17 Genuine Ways to Make Passive Income While You Sleep

2. Blogging

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Sounds familiar?

Well, you are reading a blog and you want to start an online business, So, It’s obvious that you know about blogging.

Blogging is one of the oldest ways to make money online and it’s the best way to make money online till now.

What is a blog?

A blog is an informational website where people write regularly about the topics that interest them. – Google Dictionary

What to do in blogging?

Blogging is the act of maintaining and writing a blog.

Blogging is like writing a diary. But it’s not your diary. You don’t have to write about your daily life.

Instead, you have to write about a specific niche that you are passionate about.

How to start a blog?

You can start a free blog using Blogger, WordPress.com, Medium, Tumblr, Wix, etc.

But if you want to start a money-making blog, I suggest you use a professional blogging platform like WordPress.org

To start a professional WordPress blog you need a domain, hosting and a good looking WordPress theme.

I suggest you to use Bluehost to buy your hosting. They offer a free .com domain with an affordable hosting price. Also, they offer a one-click WordPress installation.

How to monetize a blog?

You can monetize your blog content by placing Adsense ads, Selling your own products, Affiliate marketing, selling ad space and sponsorship.

Blogging can be a highly profitable online business.

For example:

Harsh Agarwal from ShoutMeloud generated $40,055 in February 2018. Check out his February 2018 income report.

Income Report - ShoutMeLoud February 2018

ShoutMeLoud Income Report – February 2018

Keep in mind that your blogging income depends on how many targeted traffic your blog gets.

Don’t know how to start?

Do you know how to write a blog post?

Do you have some basic graphic design skills?

Do you have some basic digital marketing skills?

If yes, then blogging is the best business you can start now.

Related Post: The Ultimate Guide on How to Start a Money Making Blog

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3. Affiliate Marketing

Blog like SmartPassiveIncome, ShoutMeLoud, WpBeginner, etc, search engine DuckDuckGo and the big brand Trivago use Affiliate marketing as their primary ways to make money.

They are making a huge amount of money using affiliate marketing.

What is affiliate marketing?Affiliate Marketing - Online Business Ideas

Source – BigCommerce

Here’s the perfect definition of affiliate marketing by Pat Flynn:

“Affiliate marketing is the process of earning a commission by promoting other people’s (or company’s) products. You find a product you like, promote it to others and earn a piece of the profit for each sale that you make.”

That means you have to promote someone else’s products to earn a commission.

To get affiliate products you can join affiliate programs like ShareASale, CJ, etc. Also like Amazon, every e-commerce website has its own affiliate program. You can join them too.

To promote affiliate products you need to have an audience.

You can build your audience using a blog, Podcast or a YouTube channel. After that, you can use those platforms to promote affiliate products.

Also, You can use your email list to promote affiliate products.

Don’t promote something for the sake of making money. Promote products that are valuable and helpful to your audience.

Check out this awesome affiliate marketing guide by Neil Patel to learn more about affiliate marketing.

Related post: Top 29 Affiliate Programs You Must Join to Monetize Your Audience

Blogs like SmartPassiveIncome (@PatFlynn), @ShoutMeLoud, @WpBeginner, etc, search engine @DuckDuckGo and the big brand @Trivago use #AffiliateMarketing as their primary ways to make money.
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4. Start Freelancing

The success of your freelance career depends on your customer satisfaction and your marketing skills, like how you show off your skills.

It’s one of the best ways to make some active money as a beginner. If you have any demandable professional skill you can make huge money by selling your service online.

I suggest you start your freelance career on Fiverr. Because it’s user-friendly and beginner-friendly.

If you want to earn more use more ways to market your skills. Use Instagram to market your graphic design, illustration or photography skills. Use other social media and also use other freelance marketplaces like Upwork, Freelancer, Guru.com, 99designs, etc.

To make more money doing freelance jobs, start a blog, create a portfolio, And use your blog as a freelance marketplace.

For example.

Angela Marry Vas uses her blog and Instagram page to market her illustration skills. And she is making more money than lots of other illustrators.

I know you have some skills!

What are you waiting for?

Start now. It’s the best time man!

Here’s is a blog post by SmartPassiveIncome that can help you get started: How to Start Freelancing (And Get Your FIRST Client!)

Read more: All the ways I make money online by working from home

5. Start a Consulting Business

Are you an expert in a specific field?

Do you have a highly demandable professional skill?

Hey, you can be a highly paid online consultant.

As a consultant, you have to help your clients by solving their problems using your knowledge, skills, and experience.

Like freelancing, you have to market your consulting business to attract companies and individuals to get hired.

For further reading, check out this post by Consulting.com: How to start a consulting business.

6. Become a YouTuber

Become a Youtuber - Online Business Ideas

Do you have a dream of becoming a star?

Do you want to share your knowledge with millions of people?

Do you love creating videos?

If your answer is yes, then YouTube is eagerly waiting for you.

Now video content gets more eyeballs than other content. That’s why YouTube gets 1.8 billion users every month. Now Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter also priorities videos. Because video marketing is the future of content marketing.

YouTube is like blogging. In YouTube Instead of publishing articles, you have to produce videos for your audience.

Popular YouTubers are making huge amounts of money from brand Sponsorship, clothing line, Adsense ads, etc.

Look at PewDiePie aka Felix Kjellberg, his 2018 earning is $15.5 Million

The best part is, you don’t need an expensive camera to shoot YouTube videos.

If you have a smartphone with a quality camera lens, you can start filming your first YouTube video right now.

Check out this post written by Adam LoDolce, to learn more about YouTubing.

Also, check this Backlinko guide to learn everything about YouTubing.

Related post: 9 Websites to Download Free and Copyright-Free Music for YouTube Videos

7. Start a PodcastWhat is a podcast?

A podcast is a series of downloadable and streamable recorded audio content.

People listen to their favorite podcasts using various podcast streaming sites.

If you want to build a personal brand by sharing your knowledge just using your voice, then you should start a podcast.

You should start a podcast to promote yourself and to build a deeper connection with your audience.

You can monetize your podcast by selling your own services and products or using sponsorship.

If your podcast gets a huge amount of targeted listeners you can make money using sponsorship. You can build a brand or you can market your other online business.

For example:

In August 2016, Pat Flynn generated $19,144.18 through podcast sponsorship.

August 2016 Podcast Income Report - SmartPassiveIncome

August 2016 Podcast Income Report – SmartPassiveIncome

Neil Patel is growing his consulting business using his podcast Marketing School and Gary Vaynerchuk is growing his personal brand using his podcast The GaryVee Audio Experience.

Now you can start and distribute your podcast for free using Anchor.

Related post: How to Start a Podcast for Free (Complete Guide)

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8. Sell WordPress Themes and Plugins

Do you know how to design WordPress themes and plugins?

WordPress is a popular and most used CMS platform for blogs and websites.

So, premade WordPress themes and useful plugins have a demand. Because lots of people use pre-made themes and useful plugins to create their blog or website.

If you don’t know how to design WordPress themes or plugins, you can learn using free resources.

You can sell your themes and plugins on your own website or you can use WordPress themes and plugins selling marketplaces like Themeforest and such other websites.

Related Post: 7 Best WordPress Themes for Blogs

9. Start Business Coaching and Consulting

Hey, do you have some problems solving skills for the businesses out there?

Small business owners are struggling to make more money, they are struggling to sell more products, they want to market their products but they don’t know how to do those things.

Can you help them grow their business?

A business consultant works with clients on strategy, problem-solving, and helps them develop business skills and knowledge.

On the other hand, a business coach helps clients on personal development, time management, finding clarity, decision making and getting into action.

So if you want to be a business coach and consultant, at first you have to gain some knowledge, skills, and experience.

Well, I’m an Online business coach and consultant. I help young hustler build their own online business.

Need help?

Ask on Instagram @InuEtc.

For further reading, check out this article on business coaching by WikiHow.

10. Build Apps and Games

Smartphones are everywhere. People are using countless apps every day for entertainment purposes and to make their lives easier.

The app market is rising more than ever before and that’s why some apps get huge popularity.

If you have the required coding skills and some creativity you can design an app without spending a single penny.

The app market is huge. You can easily distribute your app to your targeted user base using the Google Play Store and the iPhone’s App Store.

You can monetize your App using Advertisement, Sponsorship, partnership, In-app purchases, etc. Also, you can sell your app directly to your targeted user base.

Look at TikTok:

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Tiktok revenue – October 2018

TikTok surpassed Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat & YouTube in downloads, and in October 2018, TikTok earns more than $3.5 Million worldwide.

Read more: Follow These Marketing Strategies to Launch a Successful Mobile App

11. Becomes a Web Developer

A web developer is someone who knows how to build a complete website.

If you want to be a web developer you need to learn to code. It takes time and hard work. But if you are passionate about coding, you can earn a lot of money.

Now many business owners prefer a WordPress website for their business. Because it’s easy to customize and it’s good for SEO.

You can easily learn WordPress using free tutorials. I mean WordPress is easy to learn than coding. But to be an expert WordPress developer you need to learn a little bit of coding.

You can get your client using the freelance marketplace or your own website.

Read this beginner guide of becoming a web developer to learn more about web development.

If you have no idea about building a website, I can help you build a professional website for your online business. Know More

12. Start a Listicle Blog

Hey, you are reading a listicle!

List + Article = Listicle

People like listicles, because listicles are straightforward and organized.

You can start a listicle blog the same way you start a blog. Just start writing listicles on your blog.

Lots of people make mistakes when it comes to writing a headline for listicles. They use the same number for all their listicles headline.

People want to read something different. It’s boring to see the same number all over the internet.

You can monetize your listicle blog by placing Adsense ads and affiliate links. You can use other ways to monetize your blog too.

Want to start a listicle blog in 2022?

Check out this post to write better listicles.

Read more: How I Made My First $100 in Just 1 Hour and 111+ Online Business Ideas

13. Build Niche Sites

Looking to start an online business?

I recommend creating a niche site, a website targeted toward a specific audience.

Niche sites are built on a specific niche, that’s why they easily rank on Google.

Want to start a niche site?

The process is simple.

Find out a niche and build a siteWrite some SEO optimized content.Rank on Google and get trafficStrategically place Affiliate links and Adsense ads.Make money.

Adsense ads are the best ways to monetize a niche site to make more money.

If you are a beginner, start a niche site in 2022. Because it’s one of the best ways to make money as a beginner.

Check out this ultimate guide to building a niche site by Pat Flynn.

Related Post: The Ultimate Guide on How to Start a Money Making Blog

14. Instagram Sponsorship

Do you have a dream of building up a great Instagram following?

No matter what you do. If people like what you do they will follow you.

To grow your Instagram following you need to post engaging and valuable content consistently.

As you grow your following, you can get sponsorship opportunities

For example:

If you grow your Instagram account in the photography niche, you can promote camera equipment. Sony or Nikon and other brands can sponsor you to reach more potential photographers.

Look at this.

Instagram Sponsorship - Siddhartha Joshi - Intel India

He is Siddhartha Joshi, my favorite Indian travel photographer who is promoting Intel India. in this Instagram post.

If you have more followers and a better engagement rate, you can earn huge money per post on Instagram.

Brands love to market their products using Instagram influencer because it helps them to influence their potential customer and it’s a great way to do word-of mouth-advertising.

To learn more about Instagram sponsorship read this post written by Caroline Forsey from HubSpot.

Read more: How to Become an Influencer Marketer [My Experience – Infographic

15. Create SaaS (Software as a Service)

Google, Adobe, Shopify, Dropbox, LastPass are the well known and the fastest growing SaaS companies and products.

According to Google dictionary

“SaaS is a method of software delivery and licensing in which software is accessed online via a subscription, rather than bought and installed on individual computers.”

Do you have an idea of creating a SaaS product?

If you don’t know how to design a SaaS product, hire a designer, Invest some money and convert your ideas into reality.

Check out this ultimate guide to SaaS by HubSpot and learn more about SaaS by reading this post written by Neil Patel.

16. Become a WordPress Expert

WordPress is the fastest growing and most used CMS out there. WordPress market share is 60.7% and it’s growing.

WordPress Market Share

Because of its popularity, the demand for WordPress themes, plugins and developers is also increasing day by day.

For example,

People want to make their site unique by customizing their theme, so they want a WordPress expert.

Sometimes a non-technical website owner wants a WordPress expert to solve some issues he is facing on his site.

So if you are a WordPress expert you can help them using your knowledge.

You can offer your services on your own site or you can use freelance marketplaces.

You can make money by sharing your knowledge too.

Start a blog or a YouTube channel and create content using your knowledge. This way you can market your WordPress skills to get more clients.

Here is a guide that can help you to be a rockstar WordPress expert by Simple Programmer.

17. Become a Graphic Designer

A graphic designer designs web pages, themes, logos and lots of other graphics for the online and offline world.

To be a great graphic designer, you don’t need a fucking college degree, you don’t need to be great at drawing. But you need to be a visual thinker and you must need an awesome portfolio.

You can work as a freelance graphic designer. We talked about selling WordPress themes. Yeah, you can make money by selling pre-made templates too.

You can sell your graphics on Designhill, Etsy and other such sites.

Here are the 10 ways to earn money online as a graphic designer by Naldz Graphics.

Read more: 17 Amazing Free Websites to Download Copyright Free Stock Images

18. Become an SEO ExpertWhat is SEO?

According to SearchEngineLand:

“SEO stands for “search engine optimization.” It is the process of getting traffic from the “free,” “organic,” “editorial” or “natural” search results on search engines.”

Every business wants to rank higher on a search engine like Google.

Because when a website ranks higher, it gets more targeted organic traffic and you know that targeted traffic equals more revenue.

SEO skill is one of the highly valued skills in the digital marketing world.

It can be difficult to learn SEO because Google and other search engines are always changing their algorithm. You have to think like a search engine. You have to keep learning and testing new strategies.

If you master SEO, you can help big companies and they will pay you high. Also, you can teach your students to master SEO.

For example:

Backlinko founder Brian Dean is selling an SEO training course SEO That Works and Moz also selling many SEO courses on their website.

Want to learn SEO for free?

I suggest you read Backlinko Blog, Neil Patel Blog, and watch their YouTube videos. Also, start a blog and keep tasting new SEO strategies.

Related Post: 7 Best Blogs to Learn SEO, Marketing and Copywriting.

Here’s a beginners guide to SEO by Moz.

19. Self-Publish a Book on Amazon

Self-Publish a Book on Amazon - Online Business Ideas

Do you want to prove your authority while making some passive income?

Well for this you need to be a writer and you have to publish a book.

Don’t know how?

Well, it’s pretty easy. With Amazon, you can self-publish your book easily, and make money from it.

How to write a book for Amazon?

Validate your book idea, get to know your targeted audience, follow Amazon’s book writing guide and start writing your first book.

Promotion is the most important part of publishing a book on Amazon.

If you can sell a few hundred copies the first week of launching your book, Amazon will take over and start promoting it for you. This way you can make some passive income from it.

Get more sells following these strategies:Set the price at 99 cents for the first week.Run a Buck Books promotion.Post book excerpts and run ads on social media.Blast your email list if you have one.Write guest posts on relevant blogs.

Here’s a guide that can help you self-publish your book on Amazon to earn more money.

20. Create Online Courses

An online course is a class taught through the internet and an online course is a passive and independent income source for niche experts and teachers.

Creating a course is similar to writing a book. You are monetizing your knowledge and expertise by teaching it to others.

People love it when they saw something organized and straightforward.

Sometimes, it’s not easy to find a perfect and organized solution from a single Google search.

Online courses are organized, straightforward and actionable. That’s why people love courses.

The demand for online courses is growing rapidly. If you are an expert or a teacher, you can create courses and you can easily make some passive income by selling your courses online.

How to create an online course?

Here’s how you can create an online course:

Choose a profitable topic.Research the subject.Outline your course.Write goals and objectives.Create your course content.Get your course online.

You can host your online course on your WordPress website using LearnDash.

Here’s a guide that can help you create a course using LearnDash.

If you don’t have any experience in building an online course, you can try Teachable.

Also, you can try Udemy to build and publish your online course with their existing audience of course buyer.

Here’s is a step by step guide on creating and selling your online course.

21. Become a Custom Illustrator

Custom Illustrator - Online Business Ideas

One of my favorite blogger and illustrator, Angela Mary Vaz. She’s making $2000 to $4000 each month by doing illustration works online.

She uses her blog Stray Curls to promote and sell her illustration service.

To learn illustration you can take a course from Udemy or SkillShare. If you don’t want to spend any money, try to learn using YouTube and Google.

Adobe Illustrator is premium software that you can use to design illustrations. Also, you can use Inkscape. Which is a free but professional software for illustrator.

You can use freelance marketplaces or your own website and social media to promote and sell your illustration service.

Here’s a detailed guide that can help you monetize your illustration works.

For further reading,

Check out this post: How to Kick Start Your Career as an Illustrator.

22. Start Online Coaching

Do you want to help people by selling your advice? Then online coaching business may be a good option for you.

If you love fitness and you have knowledge about fitness, you can be a fitness coach.

Like this, You can be a life coach, business coach, spiritual coach, wellness coach, etc.

It’s much easier to market your coaching service when you have a blog on your coaching topic. Your blog acts as your portfolio and it shows that you are a genuine expert.

You can sell your coaching service using Skype, Clarity.fm or other online teaching marketplaces.

Here’s is a guide on starting a home-based coaching business.

23. Sell Your Photography Service and Photos Online

Freelance Photographer - Online Business Ideas

Do you enjoy snapping pictures of the world around you?

If you are a photographer with an amazing photography skills, you can sell your photography service online to make a living.

You can grow a big business using your photography skills. If you rightly market your photography skill, you can work with clients all over the world as a freelance photographer.

You can market your photography skills using Instagram and your blog.

How to make money by selling photos online?

You can use your website to sell your photos.

We already talked about Instagram sponsorship. Yes, if you grow your Instagram account, you can make huge money using Instagram sponsorship.

Also, you can make a decent amount of money by selling your photos on 123RF, ShutterStock, iStockPhoto, and such other stock photography sites.

24. Become a Digital Marketer

Here’s a perfect definition of digital marketing from Wikipedia.

“Digital marketing is the marketing of products or services using digital technologies, mainly on the Internet, but also including mobile phones, display advertising, and any other digital medium.”

Well, I’m a digital marketer and I love digital marketing.

Are you serious about learning digital marketing?

Take a digital marketing course or learn using free resources.

Start reading my favorite digital marketing blogs and learn digital marketing for free.

Hubspot – Learn Inbound MarketingMoz – Learn SEONeil Patel Blog – Learn everything about Digital MarketingBacklinko – Learn SEO and Content MarketingCopyblogger – Learn Content Marketing etc.

Also, watch YouTube videos and listen to marketing podcasts to learn more about digital marketing.

If you become a digital marketer, you can work and make money as a freelancer, digital marketing consultant, SEO consultant, Social Media Marketing Consultant, Content Marketer, Email Marketer, Video Marketer, etc.

You can start a digital marketing agency and start helping small businesses from all over the world.

Here’s a guide that can help you make more money as a digital marketing consultant.

25. Sell Your Art or Handmade Product

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Are you a struggling artist?

You can make money by selling your paintings and other homemade products. Your income depends on your skills and how you market your skill and product.

Start marketing your skills on Social Media. Start a blog and tell people that you can create something special for them.

Also, teach people using your blog and YouTube channel. You can monetize your blog and YouTube channel too.

There are plenty of websites where you can sell your art and handmade products. Such as Etsy, Artfire, Amazon Handmade, etc.

26. Become a Freelance Writer

Do you know how to write quality content?

If you have content marketing, SEO and Writing skill, you can be a highly paid freelance writer.

You can get paid to write for websites, magazines and all different types of writing gigs.

If you want to market your writing skill properly I suggest you start a blog first. Because it can be your best portfolio as a freelance writer. Also, start working with small clients on Fiverr and other freelancing sites.

You can make money by writing content for your blog or you can work for big companies. Keep checking their websites for hiring notices.

27. Flipping – Buy and Sell Virtual Real Estate

Virtual real estate is an online property, including websites, domain names, software, apps, and online services.

You can make money using virtual real estate also you can make money by selling them to others.

For example,

If you have a website you can monetize it using ads, affiliate marketing, etc. On the other hand, you can sell your website to others to make one-time money.

Also, you can buy an undeveloped virtual real estate and after improving it you can sell it at a higher price.

You can buy and sell virtual real estate on Flippa, Empire Flippers, Freemarket, etc.

Here’s a blog post that can help you learn more about website flipping and virtual real estate.

28. Start a Dropshipping BusinessWhat is Dropshipping?

“Dropshipping is a retail fulfillment method where a store doesn’t keep the products it sells in stock. Instead, when a store sells a product, it purchases the item from a third party and has it shipped directly to the customer. As a result, the merchant never sees or handles the product.” – Shopify

The benefit of the Dropshipping business is you don’t have to worry about product manufacturing, stocking, and shipping. All you need to do is to choose a profitable niche and set up a Dropshipping E-Commerce site.

How to Start a Dropshipping Business?Learn DropshippingChoose a profitable nicheBuild a Dropshipping store using Shopify.Market your Dropshipping business.

AliExpress is a great marketplace to find out Dropshipping products.

You can use Amazon, eBay, Etsy to sell Dropshipping products. But I suggest you create your own website using Shopify. Because it gives you complete control over branding, design and lots of other benefits.

For further reading,

Check out this post: How to Start a Dropshipping Business

29. Become a Virtual AssistantWhat is a virtual assistant?

“A virtual assistant (typically abbreviated to VA, also called a virtual office assistant) is generally self-employed and provides professional administrative, technical, or creative (social) assistance to clients remotely from a home office” – Wikipedia

If you want to work from home and if you have administrative, accounting, business, and some technical experience, a virtual assistant job may be right for you.

A virtual assistant provides multiple services such as customer support, typing, editing and proofreading, email management, web research, data entry, bookkeeping, social media management, etc.

To get started as a virtual assistant you need to decide which services you’ll offer your clients and you should start building an online presence.

And of course, you need a reliable internet connection to work as a virtual assistant.

Start working on a freelance site, because it’s easier to get clients on freelance marketplaces.

Also, make a list of potential clients and start pitching and networking with them by sending emails or using LinkedIn.

30. Become a CopywriterWhat is copywriting?

Copywriting is the act of writing texts for the purpose of advertising or other forms of marketing. – Wikipedia

If you love writing you should try copywriting too.

Copywriters write the words for TV commercials, radio ads, magazines, websites, billboards, flyers, and lots of other platforms.

How to become a copywriter?

You can be a copywriter using self-learning resources such as blogs and books. Also, you can take a college degree in advertising, marketing, English or communication to start your journey as a copywriter.

I always suggest people go with self-learning to learn anything. Because I truly hate school education!

I recommend you to read Backlinko, Copyblogger, and such other blogs.

Also, I highly recommend you to read this copywriting handbook if you want to be a great copywriter without taking any course.

How to make money as a copywriter?

You can start making a decent amount of money by selling your copywriting service using freelance sites.

But I suggest you start your own copywriting business. Build a website and market your website by blogging, advertising, etc to get more high paying clients.

Here’s how you can work from home as a copywriter.

31. Become a Social Media Manager

Social Media Manager - Online Business Ideas

Want to become a social media manager?

Social media manager helps businesses grow their online presence.

They help businesses on:

Writing and scheduling postsReplying to fansCreating graphicsRunning AdsMonitoring analytics etc.

You need some basic skills such as time management, great customer service and a good understanding of grammar.

Follow popular brands on social media and start learning from them. Work for free or start working on freelancing sites to get some experience. Build your own website and grow your personal brand using social media.

Here’s a detailed guide on how to become a social media manager from home.

32. Set Up an E-Commerce Site.

Now, there is an e-commerce site for everything.

From physical goods to digital goods, you can easily find your potential customers and sell anything using an e-commerce site.

How to start an e-commerce business?

At first, learn e-commerce business by reading some blogs and watching YouTube videos.

Then choose a profitable niche and start building your site.

You can easily set up an e-commerce store on your WordPress site using WooCommerce.

If you want the easiest and the fastest way to build an e-commerce store, Shopify is your best option.

Here’s a guide that can help you build a successful e-commerce site.

33. Start a Drop Servicing Business 

Drop servicing is an online business model where you sell freelance services. However, you are not the one who will do the service. You have to find people (freelancers) who will do it for you. Your job is to market these services, and earn a profit from the orders.

You will market these services at a higher price than what you are paying for them. The difference between the two price points is the profit that you make.

Want to learn more about drop servicing?

Read this awesome drop servicing guide by Sam Nelson to learn how to start a drop servicing business.

Now It’s Your Turn!

I hope this post gives you some awesome online business ideas.

Feeling motivated?

Start now, it’s the best time to start your own online business.

Are you going to start a blog, a niche site, a YouTube channel, or something else?

Let me know in the comments section below.

Also, share this post with your friends and young hustler who wants some online business ideas.

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Don’t worry. I’m always available to help you. Ask anything in the comment section or feel free to contact me on Instagram profile or Twitter @InuEtc.

You know that I’m your best friend. Now make Google and YouTube your best friend. Ask them anything and always keep learning.

Follow your passion and ability.

Keep hustling.

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January 27, 2022

How to Become an Influencer Marketer in 2022 [My Experience – Infographic]

Wanna become an influencer marketer in 2022?

Today I’m gonna talk about influencer marketing, the rise of micro-influencer, how to get brand deals, and how to become an influencer marketer to make money online.

Let’s dive right in.

What Is Influencer Marketing?

Typically, influencer marketing is a type of social media marketing that utilizes endorsements and product mentions from influencers who have a large social media following and viewed as experts in their industry/niche.

Influencer marketing is the use of an existing influencer who has built a strong brand reputation in a particular niche to spread awareness of your brand, endorse your product, or co-create content to increase sales and brand awareness.

In influencer marketing, influencers generate trust with their following, and recommendations from them can be regarded as social proof among potential customers of a brand.

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The Rise of the Micro-Influencer

A micro-influencer is someone with around 1k to 100k followers across any social media platform.

Most micro-influencers are often considered industry experts because they mostly deal with a specific niche or area.

Brands want to collaborate with micro-influencers who can increase brand awesomeness to specific niches and market segments.

There is also no secret that the larger the influencer, the lower the engagement.

The sweet spot for maximum engagement is to find an influencer who has between 10k-100k followers.

Besides tracking follower numbers, consider watching the types of followers, their quality, and their level of engagement.

Infographic – Does Influencer Marketing Actually Work?influencer marketing infographic

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My experience – How I make money as an influencer marketer in 2022

I started Inuidea.com in 2019 and after that, I’m trying to monetize my audience using a lot of monetization methods.

Right now, I use AdSense, affiliate marketing, sponsorship, and influencer marketing to monetize my traffic and influence.

Now, to get brand deals as an influencer marketer, I use Intellifluence, an influencer marketing platform where you can get free products or cash for your reviews!

At Intellifluence, all payments are backed by “The Intellifluence Promise,” which ensures you are securely paid for your work and you get sponsorship from real brands.

I also receive cold emails from brands for brand deals and sponsorship proposals. They want me to collaborate with them to talk about their products and services with my audience.

3 Steps to Becoming a Social Media and Blogger Influencer1. Select Your Niche

If you wanna build a group of a loyal audience, at first you have to define your niche and you should know who you’re trying to reach.

While any business could benefit from engaging with influencers, some niches are particularly suited to developing a strong influencer-customer-sale cycle.

Almost any visual product, such as beauty, fitness, fashion, and travel, is exceptionally effective with influencer marketing.

The influencer who promotes these products provides real-life personal reviews that lend credibility in the eyes of the consumer.

A lot of business services perform well when recommended by thought leaders. People tend to trust influencers who use the services they promote.

2. Create and Post Relevant Content and build a loyal audience

Optimize your blog and social media profiles, create and post relevant content and engage with your audience and build a group of loyal audiences.

Nowadays you have to go omnichannel with your content strategy because omnichannel strategy not only captures your current audience but can also reach a broader range of your audience.

Stay active on your blog, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and as many platforms as you can to receive more brand deals.

You can make videos, blog posts, microcontent, social media graphics, etc.

Just make sure you’re creating a lot of engaging content consistently that provides value to your audience.

3. Let Brands Know You’re Open to Collaborations

Write a good ‘work with me‘ page or design a media kit for your business to let brands and potential clients know you’re available to collaborations and why they should collaborate with you.

Also, stay active on Intellifluence Influencer marketplace and apply for new collaboration opportunities.

You can send cold emails to your potential clients or as you grow your audience, you can expect cold emails from brands and collaborators out there.

Final Thoughts: How to Become an Influencer Marketer in 2022

If you wanna make money as an influencer marketer in 2022, you must have a loyal audience. After that, you can join influencer marketplaces such as Intellifluence, you can write cold emails to potential collaborators or you can wait for emails from brands.

Now it’s your turn

You’ve read about the ways to become an influencer marketer and how to get brand deals as an influencer marketer in 2022.

Now, if you’ve any thoughts, let me know in the comment section below right now.

Also, share this post with your friends and influencers who want to monetize their audience by doing influencer marketing.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. I’m always available to help you.

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January 20, 2022

13 Ways of Link Building for Startups in 2022

Where your business ranks determine the amount of traffic your startup gets. A process like ‘link building’ helps businesses to rank highly in search results. This increases website traffic. It allows other niche websites to link to your site and improve brand visibility. 

Ranking in the first pages of search results is important for customer engagement. Statistics show that 75% of online users do not look beyond the first page of Google search results.

That is why you need to focus on link-building strategies. These strategies will help you get high-quality backlinks. The quality of links you get helps you rank higher. Here are ten link building strategies for startups.

Importance of Quality Backlinks

Backlinks can signal Google that you provide valuable content in a particular niche. This is unique content that other websites find useful. Search engines rank websites with backlinks well in SERPs, but not all backlinks are good. 

Bad backlinks can come from sites that are not trusted or from black hat methods of link building. That is why the Penguin algorithm was launched to stop such bad linking practices.

Focus your backlink building on finding quality links. This will improve your website ranking while adding value to your audience. Here is how you can identify quality links.

Page Authority

When an authoritative page links to your business website, it passes the authority to you. An authoritative web page is a source of useful information. It provides reliable content users can trust. Look for links from high-authority web pages. Avoid web pages with lesser authority. Gaining links from such authoritative blog posts allows Google to rank your business.

Site Authority

Quality links come from authoritative sites. When a  website with an authoritative domain links to your startup, it makes a bigger impact. Getting links from such authoritative sites might not be easy. 

Google recognizes links with site authority on your website. This makes your business rank higher in search results.

Site Relevance

Quality links come from sites that are relevant to your website’s niche. This means the theme of your website and the site that is linking to you should be closely related. 

Such links are likely to be topically similar and benefit the audience. Site relevance is important because Google uses it to understand your business. This includes understanding your niche, services, and products. 

Add relevant links to content. This helps to prevent black hat methods of link building. Google requires that such links appear naturally in your content. It should also add value to readers who visit the site. The following are strategies of link building.

White Hat Strategy

Building backlinks using the white hat method adds value to users. It enhances their experience. 

This strategy is an SEO practice that links a webpage to other relevant content on the internet. It helps provide users with quality content while organically improving the webpage ranking.

1. Guest Blogging Method

Guest blogging is one of the well-known ways of building backlinks. It involves offering valuable and unique content. For example, you can write case studies to a different audience in the same niche. 

For example, writing blog posts for a high authority domain like NY Times is more impactful. After writing you link back to your website.

Providing useful insights to audiences makes you a thought leader in your industry. It increases your chances of getting more visitors to your site. 

When writing, use strategies that will improve the Google ranking of your startup. Link doctor strategies drive business results through organic link building. The quality links improve lead generation, business ranking, and help generate high revenue. 

Such ethical white hat strategies produce exceptional business results. The results emphasize quality over quantity. 

2. Broken Backlinks Method

Reaching out to websites and reporting broken links is an effective link-building strategy. This method involves finding websites in your niche and checking their resource page. 

If the link to the resource page is broken, you can contact the owner, tell them the exact situation, and offer to help. Provide value to the site owner in a helpful and friendly manner. You can offer your guest post as a resource instead of linking to a broken page.

The help you offer is an alternative to the broken links, which include your website’s link. 

3. Infographics Link Building Method

infographic

Infographics are easy-to-understand content that people share widely. Such content leads to more backlinks to your website. 

Create an infographic with an interesting story. Using the right methods will increase engagement and backlinks. For example, you can start by finding trending topics. You can also collect data before creating an infographic. 

Write a story about your infographic. Make sure your content is unique and interesting. It should capture your audience’s attention.

4. Brand Mentions

A business can mention your business without linking to your products or services. This is an opportunity to reach out and ask them to link to your startup. 

Look for sites that mention your brand positively to their audience. Their audiences are potential customers in your niche. 

These customers can quickly click and buy from your business. This is because they trust the site that mentioned your products. Brand mentions create brand awareness that leads to high sales and revenue. 

Follow up any content that mentions your services, slogan, or products. Requests them to link to you.

5. Share Content on Social Platforms

social media

Engage your audience where they hang out. Actively post your content on social media. Share your new posts, updates, or images on different platforms. 

This will boost your engagement and extend your brand reach. The links you share will direct visitors to your website. It will also increase your business visibility. 

6. Build Backlinks from Projects You Sponsor

Many nonprofit organizations, conferences, or webinars may champion a particular cause. You may want to support this cause. You can also get a backlink to your website when you support a cause you believe in. 

Supporting such events means your logo and link will be displayed at the event. It will also be put on the organization’s website. People who visit these websites can click the links and access your business. 

This helps create brand awareness. You also get an authoritative backlink that improves your search engine ranking.

7. Interview an Influencer

Share the accomplishments of an influencer or an expert with a large following. This can happen in a podcast interview

Look for influencers in your niche who have accomplished something extraordinary. This will motivate your audience. Featuring influencers can inspire them to share your content. They can also share your links with their huge following. 

8. Expert Roundup Link Building Method

Building useful connections with complementary companies and experts can help you get backlinks. These connections can take part in roundups. This is where you ask questions and allow industry leaders to share their opinion on the topic. 

Many people will want to click and listen to expert advice. This leads to more content shares and high traffic to your website. 

These industry leaders will most likely share your link with many followers. Some of these backlinks come from major websites that boost your page authority. 

9. Research Using Link-Building Tools

Reach out to websites for backlink opportunities. Link-building tools like Semrush, Ahref, or Buzzstream can help you find contact information. Connect with prospects using this information. 

Such tools provide the information you need to send personalized emails to prospects. This increases your chances of getting good results from your email campaign. 

You can also follow up and track backlinks using these tools. This involves monitoring backlinks to ensure they do not disappear. If a link is not working, you can quickly contact the website owner to restore it.

10. Online Directories Link Building

Adding your startup to directories like Yelp, Bing, or Google Places can increase users. This is a way to achieve link building. Online users trust these directories and use them for searching particular business information. 

Listing your startup on directories helps customers find important information about companies. These are companies they are interested in. Listing your business also means you are likely to get high-quality traffic on your site.  This can convert to buying customers. 

Add your business to directories that match your niche. This will help boost your local SEO and increase your search result ranking.

Grey Hat Strategy

Grey hat is a combination of white and black hat methods of link building. It involves combining accepted link-building strategies and banned strategies. The aim is to improve web page ranking. 

For example, someone writes content about social sites.  They pay for them to link to a website and improve ranking. Google does not allow such methods of link building. This is because they do not focus on providing high-value content to users. A common example of gray hat strategy include:

11. Posting Blog Comments

Helpful comments on a blog post in your niche can help you connect with an online community. It can also help you build backlinks. Such backlinks generate traffic to your website, which is good for business. 

Make sure your comment adds value to the reader and contributes to the topic of discussion. Posting nonsense and irrelevant comments can be considered spamming and bad for SEO. Google flags such comments and marks them as spam. 

Black Hat Strategy

Black hat is a link-building strategy that does not add value to the content users. The main purpose of this method is to improve website ranking. Such practices violate the terms that search engines set for SEO.

12. Content With Unrelated Links

A website with many links unrelated to the page’s content uses a black hat to get backlinks. Google penalizes such activities because they do not serve the end-user. 

13. Link Farm

Link farms are websites that do not have any content. Instead, they feature many unrelated links to other sites. They do not provide organic links or add value to online users. There is no long-term value for link farms and when Google discovers link farms they are punished.

Key Takeaway

Link building is one of the best ways to improve traffic and ranking in search engines.  Startups benefit when website traffic increases, leading to business growth. 

Developing an effective strategy gives you the best results. This helps in reaching your desired goal. These results come from high-quality links. You need to consider the page authority, site authority, and relevance of a site to rank highly. It requires upfront effort to build quality backlinks, but it pays well in the long term. 

Now it’s your turn!

You’ve read about 13 ways of link building for startups.

Now I’d like to hear from you:

Do you have any other new ideas for link building?

Let me know in the comment section below right now.

Also, share this post with your friends, marketers, and bloggers who wants to build links for their startups.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. I’m always available to help you.

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Why Conversational Marketing Is Essential For Your Business?

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape. No one likes to wait. More than 82% of consumers look for an immediate response from brands. So, we can say that brands that provide quick, personalized replies are the true winners when it comes to engaging customers and making a great impression. 

If you make your potential customers wait for hours just to get the answer they want via email or even put them on hold for one minute on the customer service call, they’ll think that they deserve much better.

Well, they do, indeed. This is why conversational marketing has been gaining a lot of traction. 

Conversational marketing is the new way of interacting with your customers. It humanizes your brand and helps you get closer to your audience. If you are looking for a way to make your business more personal and approachable, conversational marketing is perfect for you.

We’ll dive more in-depth into conversational marketing; what exactly it is and why your business should care about it.

What Exactly Is Conversational Marketing?

Simply put, conversational marketing is the art of talking to customers the way you would talk to your friends. It is a one-on-one interaction that helps you connect with potential and current customers on a more personal level.

It’s not just about responding to customer queries or complaints in real-time, but also about engaging them in conversation. This could be done through: 

ChatbotsVoice-assisted websitesInstant messagingLive chats

Conversational marketing is also less intrusive as compared to traditional marketing techniques like email or telemarketing. It allows customers to choose when and how they want to be communicated with, which makes it a more preferred communication method for many.

In other words, conversational marketing is all about being there for your potential customers. They can reach out to you when they need you, and you’ll be able to answer their needs in real-time.

One good example of conversational marketing would be Sephora which uses an AI chatbot for its e-commerce website. Shoppers can ask the chatbot any question about products, services, and even store locations. Not to mention that they can even make a quick purchase just by simply chatting with the bot.

Conversational Marketing Chatbots

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How Important Is Conversational Marketing?

As today’s customers demand quick, and more personalized responses from brands they’re interested in. Some of them rely on different types of marketing videos to increase engagement, others provide FAQ pages. But, we can say that conversation is essential for brands that aim to reach and build a better relationship with them.

It is no secret that the best way to connect with potential and current customers is through conversation, and conversational marketing provides that opportunity for brands. 

In fact, research shows that: 

55% of businesses that use chatbots generate more high-quality leads.  40% of internet users prefer to interact with a bot rather than an agent.1.4 billion people use messaging apps and are willing to talk to bots or other conversational AI.52% of consumers are more likely to make repeat purchases if the company offers support via live chat71% of customers expect companies to communicate with them in real-time.Brand-customer conversations inside Facebook Messenger have a 30% better ROI compared to retargeting ads.

Why Your Business Should Care About Conversational Marketing

Now that we know what conversational marketing is, it’s time to find out why exactly your business should care about it.

Make Your Customers Feel Special

When you answer your customers’ queries in real-time, it makes them feel special. They know that you’re taking the time to listen to them and that their concerns are your priority. This builds customer loyalty and can even encourage them to become brand advocates.

A happy customer is a key for a business’ longevity because they will be more likely to refer others to your business and even give you positive online reviews.

Understand Customers’ Needs

Did you know that it costs six times more to acquire a new customer than it does to retain an existing one? This is why conversational marketing is so important for businesses. 

It helps you connect with your customers on a more personal level and helps you understand exactly what they need. Conversational AI like chatbots will save the customers’ queries, so you’ll get a better understanding of your customers’ needs. This way, you can provide them with the best possible service/product experience.

Shorten Buying Cycle

Conversational marketing can also help shorten the buying cycle. You’re not just throwing products at them and hoping that one of them will stick. You’re actually helping them find the right product for their needs.

By engaging potential customers in conversation, you’re providing them with information that they need to make a purchase decision.

For instance, when a potential customer wants to explore more about your brand, you can provide product demo videos using a chatbot. Once they have an understanding of your brand or product you offer,  they can effortlessly give their data to the chatbot and let it process it. That’s how you convert leads into customers.

In other words, it simplifies your buying cycle without having to shove anything into your potential customers’ faces.

Conversational AI is also quick and easy to use, so it only takes a few clicks and typing to purchase your product or service. That’s how you encourage them to buy quickly before they change their mind.

Gain a Competitive Edge

A conversational marketing strategy is a great way of gaining a competitive edge against your competitors in the market today. After all, customers’ buying behaviors have evolved, and they’re more likely to choose brands that provide them with a personalized experience when purchasing from the brand in question.

When your competitors won’t be able to provide them with the same level of support as you do, they’ll find a reason why they should choose you.

Humanize Your Brands 

Humanizing a brand is crucial in today’s age. Customers want to feel like they’re dealing with a real person, not just a faceless corporation. Those template-like emails and cold calls are no longer an effective solution. Conversational marketing helps you do that by giving your customers an opportunity to communicate with you on a more personal level.

Conversational marketing allows you to create a more meaningful relationship with your customers. Even though chatbots are technically a robot, you can set them up in a way that makes them seem more human. 

Conversational AI has evolved drastically and sometimes your customers don’t even pay attention to the fact that they are asking a robot for help. You can also program them to respond in a way that is personal and engaging.

Improve Customer Service

Gone are the days when customers had to wait on the phone for hours just to speak to your customer service team. Conversational marketing is a great way to improve your customer service. 

Good customer service is essential for any business. It’s what separates the good businesses from the great ones. Having 24/7 customer service and being able to give a relevant, more personal response is crucial in customer service. And conversational marketing can help you with that. 

Reduce Customer Service Cost

It’s impossible for your customer service representative to be available 24/7. You might consider hiring more people for the team, but it won’t be cost-effective.

Conversational AI can help your business save money on customer service because you’re not paying for someone to sit there all day just waiting and answering customers’ queries. For instance, a report shows that chatbots can cut operational costs by up to 30%.

You’ll also reduce the time it takes to respond to them, so they will only need one or two straightforward replies instead of a lengthy conversation with one of your representatives.

Improve the Customer Service Team Productivity

Your customer service team can sit on their desk all day just to reply to the same, mundane questions over and over again. All of this can be handled by the chatbot without having to take up the time of a human agent. 

Chatbots are a great way to automate your customer service process. You can program them to answer the most common questions that customers ask.

So, not only does conversational marketing improve the customer experience, but it also frees up your customer service team’s time, so they can focus on more complex tasks to generate more revenue. 

Asks for Feedbacks

You can also use conversational marketing to offer your customers an opportunity to give their opinions and feedback about the brand in question, as well as provide you with valuable insights that will help improve your business.

It will help you improve on the areas that need improvement and make sure that you’re giving your customers exactly what they want. Remember that 62% of customers expect brands to constantly adapt based on their actions and behaviors.

That’s a powerful way to better serve your customers’ needs and ultimately improve customer satisfaction. As a result, it would be much easier for you to stay relevant and understand customers’ ever-changing preferences and needs.

Build Rapport with Customers

You can also utilize conversational AI to build rapport with your customers. You can create a more personal relationship by getting to know them and what they like, their interests, etc.

It’s always better for you to have a friendly rapport with your customers instead of an impersonal relationship that doesn’t go anywhere or offer anything valuable in return. 

When your business is likable and approachable, your customers will recommend it to their peers. And that’s also how you can drive more traffic to your website. 

Increase Trustworthiness of the Brand

Conversational marketing can also help increase the trustworthiness of your brand. When customers feel like they’re being heard and that their opinions matter, it builds trust between them and the company.

If you can successfully show that you care about what your customers think and that you’re always willing to listen, then it would be much easier for them to believe in your brand and continue to be loyal customers.

Wrapping Up

Conversational marketing isn’t a new form of marketing, but it has evolved and become one of the most powerful tools for businesses that are looking to grow their customer base.

By providing 24/7, instant, accessible service, it makes sense why many marketers believe that is the future of customer service. That’s why it’s important for your business to start implementing this type of marketing now– if they haven’t already done so. It will help you stay competitive in today’s market and improve your overall relationship with your customers. 

This is a guest post written by Andre Oentoro

Andre Oentoro is the founder of Breadnbeyond, an award-winning explainer video company. He helps businesses increase conversion rates, close more sales, and get positive ROI from explainer videos (in that order). 

Twitter: @breadnbeyond

Email: andre@breadnbeyond.com 

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January 16, 2022

11 Best Hill Stations in India in 2022 for a Soothing Mountain Trip

In this post, I’m going to talk about the 11 best hill stations in India, which you can visit in 2022 for a soothing mountain trip.

If you love mountains, hiking, fresh air, and picturesque locations, these hill stations are the best place you can visit to add new experiences to your travel diaries.

All these hill stations are the best honeymoon destination, hiking destination and these hill stations are the best places to refresh your mind and the fresh natural environment will help re-energize your life.

Let’s dive right in.

Manali, Himachal Pradesh - The Valley of Gods

1. Manali, Himachal Pradesh – The Valley of Gods

Manali is one of the best hill stations in India and it’s one of the highest hill stations in India. It’s known for its breathtaking views, and it’s a great honeymoon destination.

Manali is one of the favorite places for Bollywood Movie shooting. Jab We Met, Bang Bang, Roja, Tubelight and lots of other Bollywood movies were shot in Manali.

Spots like Rohtang Pass, Hadimba Devi Temple, The Mall, and Solang Valley, vastly used as shooting locations for most of the Bollywood movies.

Manali is a resort town located in the mountains of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh (Kullu district) near the northern end of the Kullu Valley in the Beas River Valley.

Manali is one of the most popular hill stations in India. With breathtaking views, dense and fresh green forests, gushing blue streams, carpeted with charming flowers, a fairy-tale-like mist lingering in the air, and a never-ending fragrance of pines and freshness –  Manali has been blessed with remarkable scenic beauty.

Best experiences: If you want to explore Manali, visit the Rohtang Pass, the highest point on the Manali-Keylong Road. Some of the other great spots here are Vashist Hot Water Springs, Jogini Falls, Kalath Hot Water Springs, and Solang Valley.

How to reach Manali: Fly to Bhuntar airport followed by a 2-hour taxi or bus ride. Also, you can take the Himachal Pradesh State bus from Delhi to Manali (553 km) which takes 10 hours.

Best time to visit: October to June

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Ooty, Tamil Nadu - Queen of the Nilgiris

2. Ooty, Tamil Nadu – Queen of the Nilgiris

Ooty is a popular and the most visited hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills. Local Residents call it Blue Hills.

Ooty (short for Udhagamandalam) is amongst the best hill stations in south India. It is a popular tourist destination for anyone looking for a picturesque place to relax and those who seek the beauty of nature and take part in activities that could add new experiences to their travel diaries.

Best Experiences: If you want to explore the beauty of Ooty, explore the cozy cottages and go for trekking along with the plantation sites for breathtaking views. You could indulge in adventurous activities like angling and hand gliding too.

How to reach Ooty: The Coimbatore international airport is the closest. Nilgiri Express leaves from Chennai to Mettupalayam near Ooty. Buses and shared taxis are available.

Best time to visit: Throughout the year

Darjeeling, West Bengal - Queen of the Hills

3. Darjeeling, West Bengal – Queen of the Hills

Darjeeling is located in the Lesser Himalayas at the height of 2,050 meters above sea level. It is also a popular hill station and tourist destination in India.

Darjeeling is famous for its tea industry, its views of Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain, and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (also known as Toy Train), a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mesmerizing sunrises of Kanchenjunga, the untouched beauty of the hills, and the welcoming smiles of the local people, all these things make Darjeeling one of the most beautiful hill stations in the Eastern part of India.

This scenic hill station is a perfect romantic honeymoon destination and is just around 60 kilometers away from Siliguri, West Bengal.

Best Experiences: If you want to get the best out of your Darjeeling trip, visit a tea estate such as the Happy Valley Tea Estate, take a toy train ride through the Batasia Loop and War Memorial, visit Buddhist monasteries in Ghum, watch the spectacular Kanchenjunga from the Tiger Hill.

How to reach Darjeeling: Take a flight directly to the Bagdogra Airport followed by a 4-hour taxi ride. Or take the train to New Jalpaiguri followed by a 4-hour taxi. Also, you can take a 2.5-hour bus or taxi ride from Siliguri to reach Darjeeling.

Best time to visit: February to March, September to December

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4. Gangtok, Sikkim – The Gateway to Sikkim

Surrounded by the dense green forests, Gangtok is a must-visit hill station while visiting the Shivalik Hills and beautiful North-East India.

Gangtok is the capital city and the largest town of the Indian state of Sikkim. Just like Darjeeling, Gangtok can also give you a spectacular view of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Within the higher peaks of the Himalaya, majestic locations and pleasing climate, Gangtok is at the center of Sikkim’s tourism industry.

So, if you’re a nature and an adventure lover, Gangtok is the must-visit hill station you can visit to add new flavor to your adventurous life and to refresh your mind.

Best Experiences: Visit Tsomgo Lake and Gurudongmar Lake, the two most scenic and highest mountain lakes in the world, making this one of the best hill tourist places in India.

Also, you can visit the historical Nathula Pass. Some of the other must-visit tourist attractions of Gangtok are Fambong La Wildlife Sanctuary, Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, Rumtek Monastery, and Tashiding Monastery, and Enchey Monastery.

How to reach Gangtok: Take a flight directly to the Bagdogra Airport followed by a 2.5-hour taxi ride. Or take the train to New Jalpaiguri followed by a 2.5-hour taxi ride.

Best time to visit: Throughout the year

Mussoorie, Uttarakhand – The Queen of Hill Stations in India!

5. Mussoorie, Uttarakhand – The Queen of Hill Stations in India!

Mussoorie is among the best hill stations in India to visit. It’s a famous hill station in the Dehradun District of Uttarakhand.

The hill station is in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan range. Mussoorie, also known as Queen of The Hills, stands at an altitude of 7000 feet above sea level and has a cool, pleasant climate throughout the year.

Its pleasant weather, tranquil hills, and natural beauty make it a top choice for couples and that’s why it’s a great honeymoon destination.

Best Experiences: Visit the churches, shop woolen clothes at Mall Road, visit and take a cool bath at Kempty Falls, Mussoorie’s most popular tourist attraction.

How to reach Mussoorie: Dehradun Airport is the nearest airport. One can also drive from the nearest metros via Dehradun city.

Best time to visit: September to June

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Shimla, Himachal Pradesh – One of the most famous hill stations in India – The Queen of Hills

6. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh – One of the most famous hill stations in India – The Queen of Hills

Probably the most popular hill station in northern India, Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh famous for its Mall road, the Ridge, toy train, etc

Shimla is famous for its colonial heritage buildings and British architecture. This combined with the natural beauty makes it a perfect destination for a summer trip in North India.

Shimla has been a very popular hill-station among honeymooners and Indian families for the last 50 years.

Best Experiences: Enjoy a quiet picnic at the Glen next to a captivating stream and the beautiful Dorje Drak Monastery. See various species of birds at the Himalayan Aviary. Other prominent sites include Jakhu Hill, Darlaghat, Scandal Point, Solan Brewery, Kamna Devi Temple, and Gurkha Gate.

How to reach Shimla: Take a flight directly to Jubbarhatti in Shimla. Or take the train to Kalka followed by a 2-hour taxi ride.

Best time to visit: October to June

Munnar, Kerala - Best hill stations in India

7. Munnar, Kerala – Kashmir of South India

Munnar is a town and hill station located in the Idukki district of Kerala. Munnar is known as the “Kashmir of South India” and is a popular honeymoon destination.

Munnar is famous for its tea estates and exotic lush greenery, located in the Western Ghats. In addition, Munnar has many protected areas that are home to endemic and highly endangered species like the Nilgiri Tahr and the Neelakurinji – a rare flower species that blossoms only once in 12 years.

Munnar is full of green and romantic locations that can capture your heart. It is ideally suited for honeymoon gateways.

Best Experiences: You could engage yourself in rock climbing, trekking, yoga, and boating. With so much to offer to tea lovers, nature lovers, and thrill-seekers, Munnar is definitely among the best hill stations in India to visit.

Also, you can visit Eravikulam National Park, Anamudi, Pothamedu, Mattupetty Dam, Tea Museum, The blossom International Etc. 

How to reach Munnar: The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, which is about 110 km from Munnar. The nearest railway station is at Aluva, at a distance of 110 km. Local transportation services – bus and cab are available to reach Munnar.

Best time to visit: September to May

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Coorg, Karnataka - The Scotland of India

8. Coorg, Karnataka – The Scotland of India

We were first introduced to Coorg when we were in the 10th standard. Our English textbook had a dedicated chapter featuring the beautiful Coorg, its rich culture, and its glorious history.

Located within captivating mountains in Karnataka with an eternal misty landscape, Coorg is the best place to be for all nature lovers.

This popular coffee producing evergreen hill station is not only popular for its beautiful green hills and the streams, but It also stands as a popular destination because of its rich and unique culture and the Kodavas, a local clan specializing in martial arts, are especially remarkable for their enthusiastic hospitality.

Best Experiences: The beautiful scenery, mountain ranges with a spectacular view, warm hospitality of people can fascinate you towards the hill station. The other attractions include Abbey falls, Churches, Forts, and Nagarahole (Wild-life sanctuary).

How to reach Coorg: The nearest railway station is at Mysore which is about 100 km away from Coorg. Buses are frequently available to take off to Coorg on a 4-5 hours comfortable journey.

Best time to visit: October to March

Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu – The Princess of Hill Stations

9. Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu – The Princess of Hill Stations

In the Tamil Kodaikanal means “The Gift of the Forest”. Kodaikanal is referred to as the “Princess of Hill stations” and has a long history as a popular tourist destination.

Kodaikanal stands at an altitude of 7200 feet above sea level and has a cool, pleasant climate all year round.

Located in the state of Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal is one of the most famous honeymoon destinations in India. Kodaikanal is famous for its wonderful climate, cloud-capped mountains and beautiful lakes and valleys.

Best Experiences: Go for a boat ride in the Kodaikanal lake and trek to the Pillar rocks for scenic views. Also, visit the parks and nature walk in the Pine Forests.

How to reach Kodaikanal: Closest airports are at Trichy, Madurai, and Coimbatore. The nearest railway station is at Kodai road which is 100 km away from Kodaikanal. One can travel by road to reach Kodaikanal.

Best time to visit: September to May

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Nainital, Uttarakhand - Lake District of Uttarakhand

10. Nainital, Uttarakhand – Lake District of Uttarakhand

Nainital is a popular hill station in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.

It’s one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Uttarakhand, Also famously known as ‘City of Lakes’, with its tranquil lakes, snow-capped hills it can be called a picturesque paradise for mountain lovers and backpackers..

Situated at an altitude of 1938 km above sea level, Nainital has a pleasant climate all year round.

The lush green oak, rhododendron, and pine forests make it a perfect destination to relax and refresh your mind.

Best Experiences: Go for a picnic at the beautiful Kilbury or The Tiffin Top. Visit the Land’s End to enjoy the mesmerizing views of Khurpatal Lake and trek the Naina Peak, the highest peak of Nainital.

How to reach Nainital: Take a flight to Pantnagar (72 km) followed by a 1.5-hour taxi ride. Or take the train to Kathgodam (41 km) followed by a 1-hour taxi ride. Buses from ISBT Anand Vihar run to Nainital in 9 hours.

Best time to visit: Throughout the year

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11. Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh – The birthplace of Dalai Lama

Situated at an elevation of approximately 3,048 meters, Tawang is one of the coldest places in India.

Tawang is a town in the North-East Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, known for many important and beautiful monasteries and is famous as the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso.

Tawang is a place that will fascinate you with its natural beauty wrapped in the fragrance of spirituality. Breathtaking valleys, misty rivers, and stunning waterfalls give you the ultimate experience in the mystical Tawang.

Best Experiences: Visit the snow-clad Sela Pass for a spectacular view and visit the beautiful Paradise Lake on your way there. Make a trip to the Tawang Monastery, the largest monastery in India. Other destinations are Gorichen Peak, Tipi Orchid Sanctuary, the Shonga-tser Lake, Teng Tso Lake, Bap Teng Kang Waterfall, Pankang, and Nuranang Waterfalls.

How to reach Tawang: Take a flight directly to the Salonibari Airport, Tezpur followed by a 6-hour taxi ride. Or take the train to Guwahati followed by a 13-hour taxi ride.

Best time to visit: September to March

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Final thoughts: 11 Best Hill Stations in India in 2022 for a Soothing Mountain Trip.

Manali, Shimla, Mussoorie, and Nainital are among the most popular hill stations in north India. Kodaikanal, Munnar, Coorg, Ooty and are the most popular hill stations in South India. Gangtok, Darjeeling, and Tawang are the lesser crowded but well-known hill stations in North-East India.

With pleasant weather, all these hill stations are full of natural beauty, picturesque locations, evergreen forests, spectacular views of beautiful mountains, and these hill stations are some well-known honeymoon destinations and best places to refresh your mind and body.

Visit these hill stations to add new experiences to your travel diaries.

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January 1, 2022

How to Start a Podcast for Free in 2022 (Complete Guide)

Do you want to start a podcast for free in 2022?

The demand for the podcast is increasing, and now you have a great opportunity to start your own podcast, build a rich audience, and make money podcasting.

People start a podcast to share their knowledge, to make money, to influence people, and to market their business.

The best part is,

Now it’s possible to start a podcast for free.

In this step-by-step guide, I’m going to show you the best and the easiest way to start a podcast for free in 2022.

Let’s dive right in.

What is a podcast?

A podcast is a series of downloadable and streamable recorded audio content.

Isn’t it the simplest definition of the podcast?

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Can you really start a podcast for free?

Obviously, you can start a podcast for free. If you have a smartphone, laptop, and internet connection, you can start now!

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What you need to start a podcast?

The only thing you really need to start a podcast is something to talk about. And we already talked about the equipment required to start a podcast.

You can start a podcast for free. But if you want to spend some money, then invest your money on a good microphone.

Because when it comes to podcast, it’s all about audio. So, don’t compromise with the audio quality of your podcast.

One of the most popular podcasting microphones is the Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB.

Otherwise, you can use your earphones. They are good enough to start a podcast for free!

Starting a podcast: define your niche.

So, what’s the topic you want to talk about?

Do you want to start a business podcast or an entertainment podcast?

Are you going to start a solo podcast or an interview podcast?

It’s up to you.

I suggest you talk about the topic which you are passionate about and which you have some knowledge about.

Choose a name for your podcast.

The ‘Your Name’ Show is the most common podcast naming style. But you can add your brand name or some keyword to optimize your podcast to rank on iTunes.

Look at Tim Ferriss podcast name:

The Tim Ferriss Show

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Look at Pat Flynn’s Podcast name:

The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast

The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast - iTunes

Pat Flynn optimized his podcast using keywords like Online Business and Blogging Podcast.’

Write an amazing description of your podcast.

After your podcast name and cover art, the next thing potential listeners look at is your podcast description.

In iTunes, you can have up to 4,000 characters to describe your show. Your podcast description should be engaging, descriptive, and straightforward.

You should write about the benefits your listener will get after listening to your podcast. Also, don’t forget to add some keywords to SEO optimize your podcast and to rank well on iTunes.

Design your podcast cover art.

Your podcast cover art is the first impression your potential listener will see as they browse through their favorite podcast streaming app.

So, it’s obvious that you need a beautiful podcast cover art to impress and grab your potential listener.

Here are some tips for creating the best podcast cover art.

Your podcast cover art must be 3000 x  3000 pixel (Minimum size is 1400 x 1400 pixels) This image should be in .jpg or .png file format and the RGB colorspace.Use high-quality images. Get royalty-free images from these amazing photo downloading sites for free.Don’t use so much text. Some podcast player automatically shrinks the podcast cover art to fit smaller containers. So it will be nearly impossible to read more than three or four words.

You can easily create an awesome podcast cover art using Canva or Snappa for free.

If you have a little bit of a budget, I recommend Fiverr (Or you can contact me, I’m a designer too:) to create your podcast cover art. Also, if you have more money, you can check out 99design to create a professional podcast cover art.

Record your first podcast episode.

If you are a solo podcaster, you can start recording your first podcast episode on Audacity, or you can directly record your podcast on apps such as Anchor and Spreaker, both available on iPhone and Android.

On the other hand, if you want to record remote interviews, you can use Skype, but Skype audio quality isn’t good enough, and you need a call recorder to record Skype calls.

If you need to record you and your guests on separate tracks, then Zencastr is the right tool to go. Zencastr free plan allows you to record up to 8 hours per month (Which is enough) for up to 2 guests in MP3 format.

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I recently knew about Spreaker Studio and it seems to be a great option as well to record, host, and distribute your podcast.

Spreaker Studio – available for smartphones (iOS and Android) and desktop (Mac, Windows, Chromebook), this free podcast creator app is a quick-and-easy tool to record, add sound effects, and crop & trim your audio. It also publishes and distributes your podcast to all the listening platforms out there. 

If you want to record remote interviews that don’t need complex editing, you can try Spreaker Studio desktop. It easily integrates with Skype and Google Meet. Once you’ve recorded, export the audio file directly to your computer.

Edit your first podcast episode.

Audacity is a great free audio recording and editing software. After recording your first podcast episode you can remove background noise from your audio, you can add intro and outro, and lots of other things you can do in Audacity to increase the audio quality of your podcast.

To export an mp3 file from Audacity, you’ll need to download and install the Lame MP3 encoder for Windows or Mac.

If you recorded your podcast on Anchor and didn’t want to edit your podcast there, you can easily export and download your recorded audio file from the web version of Anchor to edit it in Audacity.

Want to add some royalty-free music to your podcast episode?

Free Music Archive and Musopen are two great websites where you can get royalty-free music for free.

Related post: 9 Websites to Download Free and Copyright-Free Music for YouTube Videos

How to distribute a podcast for free?

Once you are ready to publish your podcast, you’ll need to upload it to a podcast hosting service and make it available for your listeners.

I’ve already mentioned Anchor (acquired by Spotify in 2019) is a good solution for hosting and distributing your podcast for free.

Anchor will help you distribute your podcast to the following platforms:

Apple PodcastsiTunesGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherBreakerCastboxOvercastPocket CastsRadioPublic

If you want to publish your podcast on additional platforms not included in this list (This list is enough man!), you can just grab your RSS feed URL from your Anchor account settings and distribute it yourself!

If you are a hobbyist with no big ambitions towards your podcast, there is no harm in sticking with a free solution. However, if you consider starting for free and switching to a paying subscription after some time, in order to make your podcast more professional and easy to manage, then Spreaker is the best choice.

On Spreaker, with just one click, you can distribute your podcast to all the main listening apps.  

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Spreaker is another great hosting solution if you consider starting for free and switching to a paying subscription after some time.

I recommend Spreaker because more than a hosting, it is a one-stop-shop where you can get the recording app, hosting, one-click distribution, advanced statistics, and monetization.

One of Spreaker’s main advantages in comparison with Anchor is that you can have multiple podcasts under one account and fully monetize your podcast. Here are some of their main features: 

Multiple podcasts hostingOne-click distributionMonetization via dynamic ad insertion Full statistics Embedded player Limited access podcasts (to boost your membership program!) Live podcastingCustomizable RSS Feeds

Spreaker’s free plan includes 5 hours of audio storage, so depending on your episode’s length and frequency, that can get you going for a couple of months. Their paid plans start at U$6/mo.

Spreaker has a free plan but if you want to experiment with their more professional tools, you can try one month for free on the plan of your choice using this link. At checkout, you’ll see the code ‘inuetc‘ is applied.! It gives a 90% discount for 1 month on any plan.

How to make money podcasting?

There are many ways to monetize a podcast and make passive and active income podcasting. Yasss! Podcasts can make passive income too!

Some podcast monetization methods work for established podcasters, and some work well for a new podcaster.

Here are some ways to monetize your podcast:

Sponsorship and Advertising – Many podcast hosting companies have their own ad network. Now Anchor’s monetization service is only available for US Podcaster. But if you have a big audience, you can directly get sponsored by companies.Affiliate Marketing – If you have a small targeted audience, you can make money through affiliate marketing.Online Courses – You can sell online courses on Teachable, Udemy, etc.Sell Services – If you are an expert, you can promote and sell your services too. For example, Neil Patel uses his podcast ‘Marketing School’ to promote his digital marketing service.Crowdfunding and Donations – Ask your listeners for donations to support you and your podcast. A common platform for accepting donations is Patreon, Podfan, and Buy Me a CoffeeDynamic ad insertion: Spreaker’s monetization program works worldwide, as long as there’s ad inventory available in the country where the listeners are based. All you have to do is add the specific cue points where you want the audio ad to be placed. You will earn money according to the CPM (cost per thousand impressions). Exclusive content: Share exclusive content with a private link to your paying listeners. This is a cool way to boost any membership program. Unfortunately, this modality requires a paying tool. At the moment, Spreaker users on the Broadcaster plan have the ability to create episodes or entire podcasts that are not public on the listening apps. Fortunately, we have Podfan, and this is exactly what Podfan does for free!Podfan helps creators monetize their podcasts via donations and premium subscriptions. You can create your podcast page for free and start receiving payments from your supporters. Podfan charges you only when you have any paying members.Podfan - monetize their podcasts via donations and premium subscriptions
You can design your podcast page, fill out your bio, and share new premium episodes easily. On top of that, your listeners can share feedback on each podcast episode and interact with you.

I already wrote about 31+ proven online business ideas that work in 2022. Some also work to monetize a podcast. Check them out.

Read more: Podcast Monetization: What You Need to Know

Now it’s your turn!

You’ve read about the way to start a podcast for free in 2022.

And you get some actionable tips for starting a podcast.

Now I’d like to hear from you:

Are you ready to start a podcast?

Let me know in the comment section below right now.

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December 19, 2021

Top 11 Local SEO Tips for Small Businesses to Drive Organic Traffic

Less than 50% of searches on Google are for local service searches. This means there is no excessive competition in the local searches. Small business owners may take advantage of the local SEO and grow their businesses without significant competition.  

Local SEO helps make the company geographically visible to potential audiences. One needs more local SEO services to increase the local business. Regional SEO can also assist the website owners in improving their website rankings in the search results and local packs on Google.

With the high website traffic and online visibility to the local customers, small business owners can leverage outranking their local competitors. Website owners aspiring for quality leads can opt for a few local SEO tips for small businesses.

1. Perform Local Audit

The primary goal of a local small business is to increase organic rankings. Think With Google says, ‘near me’ searches have risen to 150%. Small scale business individuals need to rank their websites on the local searches to have traffic, clicks, and eventually higher conversion.

In digital marketing, performing a local audit is necessary to understand how the website functions. Performing local audits for a small business owner includes competitor keyword analysis, inbound link analysis, and more.

As a small business owner, managing time can be challenging. So, hiring a professional from an agency providing local SEO for small businesses can solve the problem.

2. Figure Out Interest of Local Audience 

One of the essential local SEO tips for small businesses is to gauge the necessity of the audience. Based on the interest and intention of the target prospects, relevant keywords can be used with the proper context. 

Creating rich local content and updating store timings to educate the people about the store are important things to keep in mind. The successful SEO for a local search is to find out what people are looking for and professionally provide those services on time.

An ideal professional can help incorporate keywords that match the local buyers’ intentions and goals. 

3. High-Quality Content

Writing quality-rich content is an effective local SEO strategy that one can follow. Individuals need to provide good quality content that adds value to the local prospects and educates them of the products and services. 

Here are a few types of content that can be helpful in local SEO optimization. These are:

City-Specific Landing Pages 

City-specific landing pages can be beneficial if a small business owner wants to augment the scope of the business for multiple locations. These location pages include city-specific keywords to make the content relevant to the target city.

Region-Focused Landing Pages

Besides having a city-specific location page, one can also optimize their local content for specific regions or states. But before creating region-focused landing pages, one needs to check and examine the buyer personas to understand the audience better.

Frequently Asked Questions

Another way to optimize local page content is by writing FAQ pages. Nowadays, the majority of the customers are using voice search to find local business updates. Ranking on voice search can also be helpful to reach those potential audiences and make conversions.

4. Page Title and Meta Description Optimization

For every local web page, contents, meta title, and meta description play a significant role in determining links clickability. Online users click those links that are relevant to their needs. One of the search engine optimization secrets is a catchy page title with clickable keywords.

In addition, one needs to keep in mind that the meta title must not exceed 12 words. Though there are no hard and fast SEO rules for local page optimization, framing a lengthy title hides behind ellipses. If the title is clear, there is a chance that the readers may not click it. 

Along with the title optimization, one needs to maintain an ideal length for the meta description for each content. The meta description must include the primary keyword to make it more relevant to the searches. Also, the report should be within 160 characters maximum with spaces.

5. Content Optimization

One of the many SEO tips for smaller businesses is content optimization for local searches. Proper optimization for the local target audiences can boost the traffic without spending extra from the wallet. This will increase the conversion rate and help the web owners build brand value for a longer time.

Professionals may guide the individuals with the local SEO tips for smaller businesses for successful content optimizationThese professionals know how to research the optimal local keywords, and for that, they use an advanced keyword planner. Using these keyword planners can help gauge the search difficulties of the relevant keywords. Based on that report, one can plan accordingly.

6. Image Optimization

Images and any other multimedia objects impact the page’s local ranking. There are several ways to optimize images for local content. These are:

Focusing on the image quality, size, and relevance. Including relevant Alt-text for each image.Using anchor text Adding Geo Tagging using a Geosetter

Apart from the techniques mentioned above, one needs to ensure that the images are copyright-free to avoid any hazards in the future. Adding relevant photos can help small business owners showcase their products and services to the target audience. This will help the audience to make up their mind on purchasing them.

7. Slug Optimization

Slug or URL optimization can help the business easily enhance and reach the target people. To generate a slug, one can follow the best practices that SEO professionals use. These are:

The URLs must include relevant keywords for local searches. Slugs need to be simple and match the page’s primary purpose.Usages of hyphens between keywords. Use of separate slugs for different location pages.Always avoid slug generators. Write reader-friendly slugs for each content.

Proper understanding is necessary for slug optimization as a slug can ruin the total effort. So, SEO personnel is required to do the needful. 

8. Internal Link Building

Website owners may find this strategy helpful as local SEO tips for small businesses. An internal link building structure can keep the visitors on the website for a long time. Proper internal link building is extremely important for a website’s SEO. If a local page has adequate internal links, it will help the website witness less bounce rate. 

To create internal links, one needs to develop several contents for the website. Small business owners may hire professionals to build suitable internal link-building strategies.

While making internal links, one must remember that the links should be relevant and natural to read. Furthermore, the links must-have features such as supporting page navigation, distributing page authority equally, etc.

9. Google My Business Optimization 

Any small business individual intending to increase business reach digitally must have an account with Google My Business. Registering on GMB is free and doesn’t need much time. But one needs to optimize the account for a better result. Here are some ways to optimize GMB and increase more local search visibility.

Create a GMB profile and fill every section of the GMB account.Provide NAP which means name, address, and phone number.Add a map of the store.Upload photos and videos. Respond to the reviews. 

Website individuals can ask for genuine reviews from their previous clients and communicate with the local community. Along with the NAP, providing website address, store timing, and contact person help the readers reach and take the service. 

10. Schema Markup of Website

Schema markup is microdata that can optimize the rich snippet that ranks on search results. Schema or structured data can help highlight vital information for local prospects.

For the local searches, store timing, contact number, safety, contact person’s name are necessary for they help to build trust among readers. Schema can also help a website rank on the top 3 Google local listings.    

11. Increase Mobile-Friendliness 

According to a report from Statista, 6.4 billion people are using smartphones in 2021, which is likely to rise to 7.5 billion in 2026. This means there is ample opportunity to reach a vast majority of audiences. Small business owners need to augment their website’s mobile-friendliness to obtain the desired goal.

Here are a few ways professionals use to make websites mobile-friendly:

Choosing a mobile-responsive theme or template.Avoid text-blocking ads or pop-ups.Optimize the website speed.Using large fonts for easy reading.Provide images of good quality but lightweight.

According to a report, the percentile of people revisiting the mobile-friendly website is 74%. Local businesspersons need to optimize their websites using mobile-responsive designs. This is how they can retain their customer base in the long run.

These days almost half of all Google searches are local inquiries. People use Google to perform typical daily queries and find nearby service stores. This growing interest in using search engines can be a boon for small business owners. Following the above tips for local SEO, one can see the growth in the website traffic and generate sales. 

These aforesaid local SEO tips for smaller businesses are some of the tips that one can apply for a website’s ranking. However, there are other efficient tips that professionals use. One may consult an SEO professional to implement the latest information and techniques for assistance.

 

This is a guest post written by Bodhisattwa

Bodhisattwa is an ardent digital marketing enthusiast, blogger, and freelancer. He is passionate about traveling and managing the nuances of business. As an MBA graduate he collated his two distinct passions to found Dot Digital Box – A rapidly emerging digital marketing company making its mark in the world of business.

If you want to submit guest posts to Inuidea, check out the guest post guidelines for Inuidea. 

Reference links:

Local search statistics – Think with Google

https://www.vendasta.com/blog/perform-local-seo-audit-for-clients/

https://www.poweredbysearch.com/blog/8-essential-tips-optimizing-images-local-seo/

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/local-seo/local-content-examples/#close

https://www.oberlo.in/blog/mobile-usage-statistics

https://www.webfx.com/seo/learn/mobile-seo/

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https://blucactus.blue/seo-stats/

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December 17, 2021

How To Become a Digital Nomad and Travel The World (2021)

Nowadays, it’s becoming easier to become a digital nomad and live in a place you love while you work remotely.

More and more people are escaping their 9-5 job. It’s because now it has become easier to follow your passion and pursue a career you love.

Also, people are aware of passive income opportunities, online businesses, and opportunities to work remotely are rising.

According to a recent study, 4.8 Million Americans consider themselves Digital Nomads

Pieter Levels, the founder of Nomad List, predicted that there’ll be an estimated 1 billion digital nomads roaming the planet by 2035.

What Exactly Is a Digital Nomad?

Here’s an easy to understand definition of Digital Nomad:

Digital nomads are people who are location independent and travel the world full time while working remotely to earn a living.

They often work in coworking spaces, coffee shops, hotel rooms, or public libraries, relying on devices such as laptops, smartphones with internet access.

Actually, anybody who can do their job with a laptop, a smartphone, and an internet connection can become a digital nomad.

In this post, I’m going to show you exactly how to become a digital nomad, the ways you can build skills, the best job you can do as a digital nomad, the best places to visit as a beginner digital nomad and much more.

Let’s dive right in.

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How Do You Become a Digital Nomad?

The way of becoming a digital nomad isn’t the same for everyone. Everyone has different passions, skills, and professions. 

So, there isn’t one specific blueprint for everyone to follow.

But there are some steps you can follow to become a digital nomad if you are just passionate about becoming a digital nomad.

You need some high paying skills, a remote job or an online business, a little bit of confidence, and a destination with a reliable internet connection.

Let’s break down the steps of becoming a digital nomad.

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Learn Required Skills

Google and YouTube and relevant blogs are the best teachers out there.

But it’s not easy for everyone to learn from these free resources because educational resources from those platforms are not organized and straightforward.

So, you can use online courses to learn the required skills.

Here are the best places to educate yourself and build skills:

UdemySkillshareCourseraLyndaUdacity

By signing up to one of these resources, you can get access to thousands of online courses that will help you build skills fast.

Udemy and Skillshare are the best place to learn creative skills and the required skills to become a digital nomad, such as graphic design skills, photography skills, marketing skills, web design skills, etc.

If you want to learn coding, you can try FreeCodeCamp or CodeAcademy to get free coding lessons and tutorials.

Become a Digital Nomad - How Digital Nomads Makes Money While Traveling The World

How Digital Nomads Make Money While Traveling The World?

There are many ways you can make money while traveling the world as a digital nomad.

You can make money doing freelance jobs and remote jobs for companies.

Also, you can build a passive income generating business to make money while traveling or even sleeping too!

Here are three types of jobs and businesses digital nomads do while traveling the world.

1. Start Your Own Business

You can start a blog, podcast, or a YouTube channel to document your nomadic life and to share your experience.

The best part is,

By doing these, you can build a passive income generating business that makes money while you travel.

Also, you can start other passive income generating businesses to make your digital nomad life easier. Because having passive income streams means true financial freedom.

Check out this post to get some genuine passive income ideas and to learn more about passive income.

17 Genuine Ways to Make Passive Income While You Sleep

2. Freelancing

Freelancing isn’t a passive income-generating business, but it’s one of the best ways to make instant active income as a digital nomad.

In freelancing, you have to sell your services to earn money. If you have a high-paying skill, you can make a massive amount of money by doing freelance jobs.

For example,

If you are a graphic designer, you can sell your graphic design services. You can design logos, banners, flyers, illustrations, etc.

The best place to sell your graphic design service is 99Designs. It’s the only design-specific freelance marketplace available on the market.

You can be a freelance writer, photographer, virtual assistant, digital marketer, and the list goes on.

If you’re a beginner, I suggest you start your freelance career on Fiverr because it’s user-friendly and beginner-friendly.

Related post: How to Create a Successful Fiverr Gig in 2022

Also, you can use Upwork, Freelancer, Guru.com, Facebook groups, and other social media platforms to get more clients.


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3. Get a Remote Job

The difference between remote jobs and freelance jobs is remote jobs means you’re a full time or part-time employee at an organization or a company, while freelance jobs ends once the project is over. In both cases, your presence isn’t required at the office.

Remote jobs are better than freelance jobs because sometimes it’s hard to get clients as a freelancer and remote jobs makes your digital nomad life more secure.

If you have the required skills and degrees, you can quickly get a remote job and work from anywhere.

You can be a web developer, app developer, growth hacker, marketing specialist, graphic designer, a software engineer, and the list goes on.

Some well-known companies offer flexible remote jobs for digital nomads. Some of them are:

AutomatticZapierBufferDoistHubstaffMailerLite

Online job boards such as FlexJobs, RemoteOK, We Work Remotely, and Remote.com are great places to find flexible part-time work or remote jobs.

Also, the power of networking is huge. LinkedIn is a great place to showcase your experience and skills and network with other professionals.

You can directly approach a company for a remote job. Choose a remote-friendly company, let them know who you are and how the company can benefit from your skills and ask if they have any positions available.

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Reduce Obstacles, Boost Your Confidence, and Get Inspired!

Get rid of debt, save money, build your own business, or get a remote job and reduce other obstacles.

Educate yourself, motivate yourself, and boost your confidence by reading relevant blogs and books. Also, listen to podcasts and watch travel videos.

Nomadic Matt, Digital Nomad Soul, Hobo with a Laptop, Making It Anywhere, Wandering Earl are some of my favorite digital nomad blogs which you can follow to learn more about the digital nomad lifestyle.

Some digital nomad books I recommend are:

How to Travel the World on $50 a Day by Matt KepnesThe 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim FerrisVagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel by Rolf PottsTravel While You Work: The Ultimate Guide to Running a Business from Anywhere by Mish Slade

Also, you should read two of my favorite book, ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad‘ by Robert Kiyosaki and ‘Crushing It‘ by Gary Vaynerchuk, to learn more about income streams, new age business strategies, and to achieve financial independence.

You can join digital nomad communities such as Couchsurfing, Nomad List, and Facebook Groups to get support and to meet more digital nomads.

Get a Travel Insurance

International health insurance and travel insurance is a must for digital nomads. 

SafetyWing and World Nomads cover both health and travel insurance and are the most reliable and affordable travel health insurance for digital nomads available on the market.

Both World Nomads and SafetyWing do a great job of providing quality travel health insurance.

The big difference here is that SafetyWing doesn’t cover lost or stolen electronics while World Nomads covers loss of electronics, such as professional camera equipment, laptop, and other equipment, within certain limits.

Also, SafetyWing is cheaper than World Nomads. So, it’s up to you, and you can choose any of this insurance according to your requirements.

Get International Internet Connection

As digital nomads often work online, a reliable, fast, and secure internet connection is a must for digital nomads. 

Although you will find WIFI in most places today, it’s always a good idea to have a backup plan, like a mobile hotspot. Your smartphone hotspot can help you, but you have to buy a new SIM card whenever you travel internationally.

Skyroam Hotspot WiFi for digital nomads

So, I recommend Skyroam; it is a global hotspot, which means you don’t have to buy a new SIM card everywhere you go. Inuidea readers get an exclusive discount with promo code INUETC.

Choose a Destination and Go!

If you’re a beginner digital nomad and still learning how to become a digital nomad, I suggest you go to a popular as well as beginner-friendly digital nomad destination.

It’s obvious that you want a place with a lower cost of living with a higher quality of life. But more than that, you want to meet other digital nomads to make your digital nomad life easier.

Taipei, Taiwan-Best Destination for Digital nomads

Taipei, Taiwan

So, as a beginner, you have to choose your first destination wisely.

Here’s the top 7 locations for digital nomads along with the cost of living.

Koh Lanta, Thailand – Average Cost of Living: $575-$1,620 per month.Prague, Czech Republic – Average Cost of Living: $970-$2,420 per month.Playa del Carmen, Mexico – Average Cost of Living: $900-$1,500 per month.Taipei, Taiwan – Average Cost of Living: $1,400-$2,560 per month.Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain – Average Cost of Living: $1,620-$2,420 per month.Medellin, Colombia – Average Cost of Living: $710-$1,620 per month.Tbilisi, Georgia – Average Cost of Living: $700-$1,550 per month.

Do you know?

Bali is one of the most popular digital nomad destinations to avoid if you’re a beginner digital nomad. Bali was a paradise for digital nomads, but it has become too crowded and too expensive!

As well as Chiang Mai and Berlin become expensive too, and Cape Town becomes unsafe for visitors.

Quick Tips: You can use Nomadlist to find out your next destination. It’s the biggest crowdsourced database of cities in the world, analyzing 1,902,719+ data points to help you choose where to go next.

Accommodation

For free accommodation, check out Couchsurfing, it lets you meet and stay with locals all over the world for free.

Also, exploring Booking.com, Agoda, and Airbnb is a great way to find low-cost accommodation around your destination.

Read more: 7 Cheapest Places to Visit in Europe!

Final Thoughts – How To Become a Digital Nomad and Travel The World in 2021

Becoming a digital nomad requires time, lots of effort, and patience because It takes huge time to be financially independent and location independent.

So, keep patience and keep working to achieve your goals. If you’re passionate about becoming a digital nomad, you can easily become a digital nomad even though it requires lots of effort, money, and confidence.

Follow these steps, learn more about the digital nomad lifestyle, and start hustling today!

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Now I’d like to hear from you:

What do you think about the term ‘Digital Nomad?

Let me know in the comment section below right now.

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How to Create a Successful Fiverr Gig in 2022

Are you still hustling to create a successful gig on Fiverr?

Creating a successful Fiverr gig in 2022 is a time-taking and challenging job. The main reason is the competition on Fiverr is increasing day by day, which makes it difficult for newbies to fit in.

But in this post, we will explain to you all the steps to create a Fiverr gig which you will find convenient and easy.

Steps to create a Fiverr gigFirst, choose the particular niches and services that you will be providing.Then look how much competition that niche has. Selecting the right niche helps you rank faster.Now choose an appropriate and attractive title that suits your gig.Make an account on Fiverr to post your gig.Set up a professional profile.Now you can create your first ever gig.Write your gigs overview professionally.Select tags and other subcategories for your nicheSet a price for the service that you are providing.Add descriptions and FAQS on your gigAlso, add visuals. It helps to boost your gig in less time.Finally, publish your gig.Step 1: Choose a Niche

Step number one in creating a gig on Fiverr is to choose your niche. Niche is the services that you will provide on the platform.

While selecting a niche, what matters the most is your area of interest, if you are interested in content writing. Select content writing. Same if you are interested in graphic designing. Select it. If you have the skill to offer, select the one and start earning from it.

Also, decide the time you can give to your work. Some niches require more time, and some need less time and effort. Always choose a niche considering your time availability.

You cannot choose multiple niches at a time. Create a separate gig if you want to offer more services.

It’s easy for the clients to find you if your gig is straightforward and understandable.

Step 2: Competition of Your Niche

It is a significant and crucial step in making a successful gig. Most people overlook it, but it’s one of the most important factors to consider while selecting a niche.

If you select a high competition niche, it will require more time and effort to rank it. Due to already present high profiles and heavy traffic its minimum chances for your profile to rank.

But if you choose a low competition niche, it increases your chances to rank higher and fast. Fewer people mean low competition and easy ranking.

So always check your competition while choosing a niche and setting up your profile.

Step 3: Selecting a Title

Always choose a special and unique name for the service you will provide. Name is the identity of your service. It should be appropriate and accurate.

Many people have the same names for their services on Fiverr, making it difficult for a client to find you. The same terms mix up everyone.

So don’t make this mistake. Have a unique name and identity for your service.

Step 4: Make an Account

A Fiverr account is required to post your gig. So, this makes it the most important step.

You can join the account by your:

Account on GoogleAccount on FacebookEmail address

Now the next step is writing your name. They also ask for a password. After adding both, you can create your account.

After creating an account, activate it and then set up your profile.

Step 5: Setting Up Your Profile

Setting up your profile helps your clients know you before placing an order. Try to add all relevant and vital information about yourself and your services to your profile. It’s convenient for the client and builds a trust factor between you and your client.

Fiverr asks you to add all the relevant information in your profile like picture, description, language, skills, education, etc.

Profile picture

Add a profile picture that gives a more professional look. Add the image of your face; it helps clients trust you by ensuring that you are a real person. A professional-looking profile is mandatory to get more orders and rank higher.

Language

Language is imperative to make sure that you can talk to your client smoothly without any hurdle.

If you offer any translation or transcription services, then language is fundamental. You should be fluent in English to communicate and work on Fiverr.

Description

Add a relevant description to your profile. Tell your buyers who you are, your expertise, what you can offer them, and your skills and experiences.

Use this option to impress your clients with the fantastic skills that you acquire.

Education

Add your education and the name of the institutes.

You can attach certificates related to your services. It can make you more prominent and trustworthy.

Skills

Fiverr allows you to choose ten skills that you have. If you have skills related to your gig, you can add them. Make a wise choice by adding only relevant skills.

If you optimize your profile for SEO, your profile will undoubtedly perform better.

Step 6: Make a New Gig

After setting up your profile, you are now set to create your first ever gig. To do this

At the screen top, select the “Selling” menu; select the option “Gigs” in the dropdown menu.Select “Create New Gig”, and then you can start the process of creating your gig.Step 7: Your Gigs Overview

While writing an overview of your gig, stay patient and focused. Please don’t rush the process. It takes you more close to making a mistake.

Here they offer you to fill three boxes:

In the first one, you have to write the title of your gigIn the second one, you have to mention the category under which your gig fallsAt last, you have to enter search tags relevant to your gigStep 8: Set a Price

Setting a price for your gig is a tough job. While choosing a price for your gig, keep in mind all the important factors like the time you have to invest in it, your skillset, the quality of your work that you will offer your client, et cetera.

Never set a price too high or too low. Always keep it appropriate and acceptable.

Three different kinds of packages Fiverr offer

BasicStandardPremium

Always select your package wisely. Don’t take too many orders if you cannot meet the deadline. Reputation matters more than other things. Always maintain your reputation.

Step 9: Descriptions and FAQS

Descriptions are game-changers. If you add a good and attractive description to your gig, it can increase your worth. Before placing an order, all clients go through the profile’s description. If they find it trustworthy and attractive, they place an order.

Always think according to a client’s perspective while writing a description. Add all your skills and specialties to it. There is a limit of 120 minimum and 1200 maximum characters. So, make sure to add every relevant detail within the word limit.

Now adding FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) is also very important. You have to add the viewers’ questions while going through your profile here. Try to answer all of them. Also, keep changing these questions regularly according to new demands and conditions. You can add more FAQs by clicking the “+ Add FAQ” button.

Once your gig is activated, you will come to know the repeatedly asked FAQs. So once you get them, try to answer them. It will be convenient for your viewers.

Step 10: Gig Requirements

Your client will give you all the information you need to complete your order.

Fiverr offer three different options to get the required information

Free Text

With this option, you can communicate with your client through text messages. You can ask your required questions, and your client will answer them. This is a very convenient way to solve all your queries.

Attached Files

Choose this option when you want your client to send you any files to complete the order. Add all your requirements in the description, and your client will upload it. “+ Add Another Requirement” option is available so that you can ask for as many files as you want.

Multiple Answers

You can ask your client relevant questions in a multiple-choice format using this option. You can write your question and add two or more options to choose from for your client. Your client can choose one option which he found more accurate and appropriate. 

You have to provide a minimum of two options to choose from. Click the “+ Add Optional Answer” to add more options.

Step 11: Visuals

You should add pictures, videos, and PDFs to make your profile eye-catching. Note that all the photos and videos you add should be relevant to your gig.

Step 12: Publish

To publish your gig, click on the “Publish Gig” option. It is the easiest step to perform. After doing all these steps now, your profile is live.

Final Thoughts: How to Create a Successful Fiverr Gig in 2022 

You can promote it on all platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. There is an option available called to provide the link. You can get the link by clicking it, and now you can post it on any platform you want.

Promoting your profile on other platforms increases your chances to rank, and also your gig works better.

This is a guest post written by Ravi Sharma

Ravi Sharma, CEO of Webomaze is a highly enthusiastic entrepreneur. He has got a great grip on the idea of effective eCommerce Strategies, SEO processes, and tactics that are vital for virtual exposure. He is a fun-loving person and a keen traveler who always hunts to find adventure in new places. You can follow him on Linkedin, Facebook, and Twitter.

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What Are The Entrepreneurship Qualities An Entrepreneur Should Have In 2022

An entrepreneur is almost like a color palette housing a plethora of different hues waiting to be used in a painting. Did you guess whatever we are trying to say correctly? Wait, let us explain! 

The “colors” have been metaphorically used to refer to the variety of skills a businessman needs to finalize their “painting” or business. 

Well, it may sound a little too cheesy at first. But, if you are a business tycoon, you probably understand what we are hinting at.

However, if you cannot grasp the gravity of it, let us help you out a little through this article. Here, we will be talking about – 

Who is an entrepreneur? What are the qualities an entrepreneur should possess to run a business effortlessly? 

So, let’s not wait for the grass to grow and get started with the discussion right away!

Who Is An Entrepreneur?

In essence, an entrepreneur is someone who creates a business from scratch and tries to make it successful. Hence, in a way, they tend to bear almost all of the organizational risks. However, if their endeavor succeeds, they’ll reap most of the benefits of it too! 

However, becoming a top entrepreneur isn’t something you can do overnight. For that, you will need to be innovative, adventurous, and disciplined. Otherwise, it will be impossible for you to complete the following tasks – 

Initiating and leading the activities of a business Forecasting the possible changes in trends Structuralizing your organizational procedures and executing them properly Identifying new business opportunities Taking new risks regularlyCreating strategic partnerships with other entrepreneursImplement the best online strategies for the business

As an entrepreneur, you can follow four different behavioral techniques to create your business. Here’s what you need to know about them:

Builder 

A builder will always try to create a scalable organization within a short time span. Hence, they usually focus more on creating a solid infrastructure and finding the best investors altogether. As a builder, you will need to have a temperamental personality, which is suited for the growth of your business. However, it may sometimes make your ability to build relationships a little trickier. 

Innovator 

An innovator is someone who comes with a new idea that no one has even thought of before. For example, Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook in an era when social media was a far-reaching possibility. However, he still did what he loved and made a business opportunity out of it. 

Unlike a builder, an innovator will not focus more on money. Instead, they will think about how their product can impact the current market or society. However, an innovator is not really ideal for running a free-flowing business. So, they tend to hire people for doing day-to-day activities. 

Opportunist 

As the name suggests, an opportunist will always pick up financial opportunities and start working on them. And, they’ll leave the job whenever the business hits its peak. These businessmen generally care more about making more online earnings within a short period. Hence, they tend to work with innovators in most cases, as they are drawn to unique ideas and well-time opportunities. 

Specialist

By nature, a specialist will focus more on analytics and avoid any risky endeavor. Unlike a builder, they will also try to grow their business through referrals and networking. Therefore, their business growth will be much slower but offer long-lasting and future-proof results. They also tend to have a solid technical knowledge of business and its related growth opportunities. 

What Are The Qualities An Entrepreneur Should Possess To Run A Business Effortlessly?

Passion is invariably the driving force behind every success story. However, if you want to run a business and make it a profitable venture, you will need a little something more than that. Yes, you have guessed it right. We are, indeed, talking about the entrepreneurship characteristics that you must possess to run your organization. So, let’s learn more about it.

Versatility And Adaptability

The world of business and marketing is exceptionally volatile and unpredictable. So, the strategy of “creating a single plan and following it for the rest of your life” won’t work out for you. Instead, you have to change your schemes every once in a while and adapt to the changes. Otherwise, surviving in such an inconsistent industry will be almost impossible. 

Communicative

As an entrepreneur, you must make everyone hear your thoughts regarding your organization’s future. And, for that, you will need to be as communicative and outgoing as possible. By providing your opinion on a subject, you will also get to know what others feel about the decision. So, it will be easier for your business to function correctly and maintain unity between employers and employees. 

Time Management

While handling a business, an entrepreneur has to deal with deadlines, presentations, meeting periods, etc. So, if you are not good at time management, the crucial tasks of your business will keep piling up. As an organization owner, you will need to know how much time you want to allocate to your business-related and marketing-associated tasks. So, make sure to create a list accordingly and follow a proper routine. 

Problem-Solving Ability

An entrepreneur will encounter new obstacles and problems related to their business regularly. Hence, they will need to learn how to think critically and solve problems as quickly as possible. Also, to become a problem-solver, you will need to be more expressive and try venturing out of your comfort zone. Being calm under pressure should be one of your fortes as well. 

Leadership

Running a business is all about taking on crude responsibilities and becoming the leader of men. If you do not possess the leadership skill set, it will be impossible for you to maintain unity within your team. In addition, your company will have no motivation or direction without a leader. So, if you are considering becoming an entrepreneur, make sure to learn how to instill your attitude in others.

Wrapping It All Up! 

No one is born with entrepreneurship skills. You have to learn them, develop yourself, and get into the habit of creating something out of nothing. So, there is no need to get discouraged if you don’t have any skills that we mentioned above. The learning curve may seem a little trickier for you initially. But, if you are passionate about it, you’ll definitely get better at some point. 

Anyway, we will be finishing up our article now. If you have any queries, do not forget to let us know in the comment section below. Have a good day!

This is a guest post written by Steve Smith

Steve Smith is a professional blogger. He is open to take on new challenges in writing different niches and areas of the industry. He has been with GlobalBusinessDairy, Simply law Zone, Techcrab, and WorldTech 24 to write content and blogs on different niches like Technology and Digital Marketing. Steve Smith believes that if an individual has the correct information at the right time, they can achieve every feat.

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