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Lean Coffee Topics Most used tool in toolbox? ManageWP -> managing multiple WP sites easily (great for care plans). Plugin updates, backups, uptime monitoring, security, performance, reports. https://managewp.com/ MainWP -> similar to ManageWP. Separate plugins per feature rather than one plugin like with ManageWP. https://mainwp.com/ Airtable -> one place for whole project. More user-friendly. Group …
Matt Woicik ( https://ml2solutions.com/) gave a presentation on SEO for small business. He has a treasure trove of information on his website, including the presentation he gave. https://ml2solutions.com/services/search-engine-optimization/ We had a great discussion getting into all of the details of SEO. Some Questions Is there a tool to look at what competitors are using for …
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What was the process that you put in place that made you feel like you moved your business from a hobby, side gig or just a dream into an actual business? Task/project management – Trello, ClickUp Care Plans – ongoing maintenance Marketing Contracts – setting expectations, credibility CRM – keep track of clients and leads …
Some of our wins of 2020 and goals of 2021 Client-developer mutual respect Educate clients Set boundaries/expectations Find work/life balance Grow! Focus on big new projects Keep up with all the tech Get through 2021 Make side gig the main thing Nurture partnerships Subcontracting Whitelabeling Outsourcing Learn marketing better Run business more efficiently More long …
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When do you say no to a project? Double price rather than no – at least you get paid if they take it Gut feeling Better safe than sorry Not comfortable w/ work -> refer out Lead to sale is a process with different checkpoints: Phase 1 – does the initial fit look right? budget, …
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