Money

Making money from a side hustle (podcast)

July 25, 2020 By jake Leave a Comment

I recently had the opportunity to participate in a podcast called Pocket Money, a podcast about money, life and everything in between. This particular episode was about making money from a side hustle, hosted by revered Australian journalist Kate Browne and digital finance guru Sally McMullen.

Usually, I can talk about the concept of blogging as a side hustle all day and into the night but I’ve got to admit, I find podcasts a bit daunting. I can’t quite explain why, perhaps it’s the thought of my ad-lib thoughts being recorded forever? But with the hosts Kate and Sally being such lovely people and natural conversationalists I felt more at ease during the recording of this episode… hopefully this come across when you listen to it!

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Time machine: The world’s leading blogs ten years ago

July 1, 2020 By jake Leave a Comment

How much have the world’s most entrepreneurial bloggers changed since they first launched? Let’s go back in time and see how far blogging has come over the last ten years.

2020 has been a wild ride, and it’s only the start of July! In the world of blogging and online business, a lot can change in six months, let alone in ten years.

Let’s take a look at four of the world’s most popular entrepreneurs and see how much their blogs have changed since they started out.

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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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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!