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It Pays To Blog: My book has officially launched!

March 27, 2020 By jake Leave a Comment

I’m delighted to announce that today marks the launch of my book, It Pays to Blog: The Ultimate to Making an Income from Blogging.

My blogging journey started way back in 2001 when I launched a tshirt blog that I later sold to renovate my family home. The book is like direct download of my blogging mind, and condenses 19 years of experience into a 220-page guide containing everything you’ll need to know to create a profitable blog from scratch.

My lovely wife will testify that this book has been a real labour of love for me. It’s taken almost 3 years to complete, and covers all of the essential topics you’ll need to consider to launch a successful blog.

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Airplane mode: Switching off in Vanuatu

October 3, 2019 By jake Leave a Comment

It’s 6:03am, barely light and 8 degrees outside. My wife’s already at the gym, finishing the workout she started an hour ago. The dog’s newly formed habit of barking for breakfast has kicked off already (sorry neighbours!) The familiar silhouette of our 7 year old daughter appears at our bedroom door, as rubs her eyes and peers in to see if I am awake. She catches the whites of my eyes, taking that as her cue to enter. ‘Can I please have a hot chocolate Daddy?’

It’s hard to say no.

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Long weekends: Plantation Resort at Rainbow Beach, Queensland

January 29, 2019 By jake Leave a Comment

3.5 hours drive North from our little home on the Gold Coast is picturesque coastal town known as Rainbow Beach. This long stretch of coastline gets its name from the coloured sands which, for miles, cascade dramatically down towards the pristine blue ocean.

Rainbow, as it is referred to by the locals, has all the characteristics of a sleepy Australian coastal town. There’s an old Queenslander style pub that churns out plenty of parmagianas on a Friday night, a well trodden fish and chippery and an independent servo that is absurdly spacious compared to the more modern petrol stations elsewhere (probably to house all of the random items they stock – postcards from the 90’s, life jackets and bait & tackle included).

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Clickbank: Affiliate Network Review

August 8, 2018 By jake Leave a Comment

ClickBank’s product range is orientated around digital products, such as information products, video tutorials, membership sites, eBooks and online courses, although there are also some physical products within their network. Seasoned online marketers will already know that affiliate marketing of digital products represent some of the best opportunities for HUGE commissions, so Clickbank is well worth your attention if you are prepared to sift through the products to find some that you are happy to endorse.

Dropshipping from AliExpress: Zero startup capital required!

August 6, 2018 By jake Leave a Comment

AliExpress offers the most vast and comprehensive range of dropshipping suppliers available on the intergalactic planetary mass that we call Earth. From fidget spinners to exotic lingerie, 1:43 scale model cars to luxury writing instruments, AliExpress can offer a plentiful selection of products in any niche from multiple suppliers.

If you are just getting started out with dropshipping I can confidently say that you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better supplier to get you off the ground and generating some revenue, than with AliExpress. Read this article to find out exactly why…

Clixgalore: Affiliate Network Review

August 1, 2018 By jake Leave a Comment

Clixgalore is an affiliate network that happens to be based out of Australia, but don’t let that deter you, Clixgalore is a serious international Affiliate Network specialising in information products.

Their interface is (let’s face it) old and clunky, but what they lack in design, they make up for in commissions potential!