AskPat 2.0: A Weekly Coaching Call on Online Business, Blogging, Marketing, and Lifestyle Design
1,284 episodes — Page 25 of 26
Ep 84How Do I Monetize My Site Without Undermining The Site's Core Purpose?
Mitch has a great question about retail websites. He knows he could better monetize the site, but he wants to make sure he doesn't detract from the site's core purpose. Do you have a question about monetizing your site? Record your question at http://www.askpat.com/. Please take a moment to rate AskPat in iTunes. I'd love to hear your feedback. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 83How Do You Figure Out Who Your Audience Is, And What They Need?
Today's question comes from Tim, who wants to know how to figure out who your audience is and what they need. It's a great question for anyone getting started. If you have a question about serving your audience, record it at http://www.askpat.com/. If you're just getting started with your online business, I have a resource that will help you at http://smartpassiveincome.com/start/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 82How Do I Tactfully Decline A Request From An Audience Member To Be On My Show?
Dana asks a really great question that many podcasters struggle with: how do you tactfully decline a request from an audience who wants to be on your show? Dana's site is http://www.diaperdirt.com/. If you have a question about a sensitive challenge with your own business, record it for me at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to Zip Recruiter for sponsoring today's episode. Go to http://www.ziprecruiter.com/pat to get started posting jobs today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 81How Do I Get On Other Podcasts As A Guest? Do You Use Keywords In Your Podcast Titles?
Jake asks a two-part question about podcasting: how do you get booked as a guest on other people's shows? Do I use keywords in my podcast titles? They are great questions and you can see Jake's site here: http://operationselfreset.com/. If you have a question about extending the reach of your podcast, record that question at http://www.askpat.com/. If you are looking to start your own podcast, check out my how-to series at http://podcastingtutorial.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 80How Did You Find All Of The Information For Your Niche Sites, Like Security Guard Training?
Heath has a great question about the content on my niche site, Security Guard Training. I'm not a security guard, so how did I go about getting the information for my site? Heath's site is http://www.redbuffalostudios.com/. Do you have a question about creating content for your website? Record your question at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to LegalZoom for sponsoring today's episode. Go to http://www.legalzoom.com/ and enter the discount code "Pat" at checkout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 79Is There A Way To Leverage My YouTube Subscribers Beyond Just Making More Videos?
CJ has a thriving YouTube channel, http://www.diygopro.com/, and wonders how to make the most of his subscribers on YouTube. Do you have a question about your online audience? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. I urge you to check out http://PurpeeTheDragon.com, a fundraising campaign to help out kids with cancer. I'm supporting it—if their message resonates with you, I hope you'll consider support the campaign as well. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 78How Do You Segment Your Various Email Lists?
Today's question comes from Andrea, who wonders how to get started with segmenting her email lists. I share my strategy. Do you have a question about managing your email list? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to our sponsor, AWeber. Go to http://www.aweber.com/askpat to get started for only $1. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 77How Do I Reach Out To Potential Mentors?
Today's question comes from Zoheb, who wants to know how to reach out to potential mentors for support. Do you have a question about strategies for your own personal development? Record them at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to our sponsor Success Shirt. To get your own AskPat t-shirt, go to http://www.successshirt.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 76Email Lists: Which Address You Should Use If You Don't Want To Share Your Home Address?
Today's question comes from Eric, who wonders which address he should use at the bottom of his email newsletter. What if he doesn't want to share his home mailing address? Do you have a question about setting up your email list? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to our sponsor, AWeber. Go to http://www.aweber.com/askpat to get started for only $1. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 75Forums: Are They Worth The Time?
Today's question comes from Josh, who wants to add a forum to his site, but worries that he'll bite off more than he can chew. Do you have a question about getting to connect with your audience? Record that question at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is Freshbooks. Go to http://www.GetFreshBooks.com and enter "Ask Pat" for more information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 74Is There Any Hope Of Getting Started In An Already Crowded Niche Like Blogging?
Andrew is interested in starting his own blog and online business, but asks if the market for his topic is too saturated. Do you have a question about the strategy for your new business? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to our sponsor, Personal Capital. Go to http://personalcapital.com/askpat to learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 73Email Marketing: How Often Should You Send An Email To Your Email List?
Our question today comes from Eric, who wants to know how often he should send emails to his email list. Eric's site is http://pillarsocialmedia.com/. Do you have a question about your email strategy? Record your question at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to our sponsor, AWeber. Go to http://www.aweber.com/askpat to get started for only $1. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 72As A Beginning Blogger, Should My Social Media Engagement Be Deep Or Shallow?
Today's question comes from Alex, who is a new blogger. He wonders if he should focus deeply on single social media channel, or if he should spread out his efforts across several channels. Alex's site is http://brainyexpat.com/. Do you have a question about your social media strategy? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is Freshbooks. Go to http://www.GetFreshBooks.com and enter "Ask Pat" for more information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 71Email Marketing; Email Vs. Blog Content: How Do You Know Where To Put Content?
Today's question comes from Troy, who wants to known about email list content strategy: what content goes where? Troy's site is http://troydelaney.com/. Do you have a question about managing your email list? Record it at http://www.askpat.com. Thanks to our sponsor, AWeber. Go to http://www.aweber.com/askpat to get started for only $1. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 70How Do I Get People To Leave Comments On My Posts?
Today's question comes from Danny, a young blogger who wonders how he can encourage more people to leave comments on his posts. Danny's site is http://www.thestudyingmusician.com/. Do you have a question about blogging? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to our sponsor, Personal Capital. Go to http://personalcapital.com/askpat to learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 69Which WordPress Theme Is Best?
Today's question comes from Tracey, who wonders which WordPress theme I use for http://www.greenexamacademy.com/. Do you have a question about setting up your WordPress site? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is Freshbooks. Go to http://www.GetFreshBooks.com and enter "Ask Pat" for more information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 68How Do I Write An Email So That My Readers Know That I'm Actually Writing Directly To Them?
Today's question comes from Timothy, who wants to know the best practices around sending personal emails to his audience members. Timothy's site is http://masterofmemory.com/. Do you have a question about building community engagement? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is AWeber. Go to http://www.aweber.com/askpat to try it out for $1. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 67How Can I Incorporate Ads In A Tasteful Way?
Today's question comes from Carlos, who wants to know how to tastefully incorporate ads into his site, which is http://www.millennialleader.org/. Do you have a question about advertising on your website? Record your question at http:/www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is Freshbooks. Go to http://www.GetFreshBooks.com and enter "Ask Pat" for more information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 66Is Submitting Articles To Directories Still A Worthwhile Practice, Recent Google Changes?
Today's question comes from Ray, who wonders if it's still a worthwhile practice to submit articles to article directories. Do you have a question about your blog marketing? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to Zip Recruiter for sponsoring today's episode. Go to http://www.ziprecruiter.com/pat to get started posting jobs today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 65How Vulnerable And Authentic Should You Be With Your Audience?
Today's question comes from Clark, who wants to know how vulnerable he should be with his audience. Is there a point at which you can share too much? Clark's site is http://buckbranding.com/. Do you have a question about connecting with your audience? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to LegalZoom for sponsoring today's episode. Go to http://www.legalzoom.com/ and enter the discount code "Pat" at checkout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 64How Have You Come Up With Your Ideas For Your Mobile Apps And How Have You Monetized Them?
Today's question comes from Steve, who wants to know how I've come up with the ideas for my iPhone apps and how I have monetized them. Steve's site is http://mobileappchat.com/. Do you have a question about mobile app business strategies? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is Freshbooks. Go to http://www.GetFreshBooks.com and enter "Ask Pat" for more information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 63My Email List Is Too Expensive For The Return. Is It Worth Consolidating?
Morr asks me a question I haven't gotten before: his list is growing too fast—faster than the return he's getting. Should he consolidate the list? I give my recommendations. Do you have a question about email marketing? Record your question at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to our sponsor for today's show, AWeber. Go to http://www.aweber.com/askpat for more information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 62How Do You Get People From Facebook Into Your Email List?
Jason asks a great question on today's show. He has an engaged Facebook community, but how can he get them to subscribe to his email list? Jason's site is http://www.heavyhaulinfo.com/. Do you have a question about social media for your business? Record your question at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to today's sponsor, Freshbooks. Go to http://www.GetFreshBooks.com/ and enter "Ask Pat" for more information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 61Email Marketing: Email Templates Vs. Text Only, Which Is Better?
Today's question is from Brent, who wants to know why someone would choose to send text-only emails through an email service. Brent's site is http://edtech.tv/. Do you have a question about email marketing? Record your question at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to AWeber for sponsoring the show! Go to http://www.aweber.com/askpat for more information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 60How Did You Lower Your Bounce Rate When You First Started Your Blog?
Today's question comes from Gabriel, who wants to know how to lower his website's bounce rate. Do you have a question about building traffic to your website? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to our sponsor, Personal Capital. Go to http://personalcapital.com/askpat to learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 59How Do I Buy A Domain Someone Else Owns?
Today's question comes from Venu, who wonders if there's a way to buy a domain that someone else owns. I've experienced this before and dealt with it in very different ways. Do you have a question about your online business? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to today's sponsor, ZipRecruiter. Go to https://www.ziprecruiter.com/pat to post to 50 job boards with a single submission. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 58Why Are You In Multiple Masterminds? How Do You Keep Up With The Commitment?
Today's question comes from Ted, who wonders how I keep up with all the mastermind groups I belong to—and why I belong to several in the first place. Ted's site is http://purposepodcast.com/. Do you have a question about running your small business? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's episode is sponsored by FreshBooks. Go to www.GetFreshBooks.com/ and enter "Ask Pat" to learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 57How Do You Feel About Using PLRs On Niche Sites?
Today's question comes from Ted, who asks about using PLRs for content creation. What are they? Take a listen. Ted's site is http://specialneedshome.org/. Also mentioned: http://www.askpat.com/plr http://www.nicoleonthenet.com Do you have a question about your blog's content strategy? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's episode is sponsored by FreshBooks. Go to http://www.GetFreshBooks.com/ and enter "Ask Pat" to learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 56When Do I Turn My Blog Or Niche Site Into A Business Entity? When Do I Trademark?
Tony has a great question: When should he create a legal entity for his blog? When should he explore trademarking? I am not a lawyer, but I do answer small business questions. Record your question at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to LegalZoom for sponsoring today's show. Go to http://www.legalzoom.com/ and enter "Pat" as your discount code at checkout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 55With My New Podcast, Should I Use My Real Name Or Create A Fake Persona?
Jeff has a great question if you're thinking about starting a podcast or blog as a sideline to your day job: should you use your real name or create a fake persona? Do you have a question about getting a podcast started? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's episode is sponsored by Personal Capital. Get started at http://www.personalcapital.com/askpat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 54I'm New To Conferences. How Do I Determine Which One To Attend?
Today's question comes from Mary Kathryn, who asks about conferences. How should she choose which ones will give her the most value? Do you have a question about networking or education? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's episode is sponsored by FreshBooks. Go to http://www.GetFreshBooks.com/ and enter "Ask Pat" to learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 53What Is The Most Important Advice For Someone New To Affiliate Marketing?
Today's question comes from Christopher, who is just cracking into the world of affiliate marketing. He'd like to know where I would begin, if I was just getting started today. Do you have a question about affiliate programs? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 52I Haven't Emailed My List For A Long Time. How Do I Restart?
Dayvon asks a great question that I know a lot of people have wondered about: what do I do if I haven't emailed my list in a while? Do you have a question about email marketing? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 51How Do You Determine Which Items To Hand Off To An Assistant?
Today's question comes from P. Desmond Adams, and it is one that anyone considering hiring an assistant will have to tackle: how to figure out which tasks to hand off. Chris Ducker's new book, Virtual Freedom: http://www.askpat.com/vf/ I want to hear your small business questions! Record them at http://www.askpat.com/. P. Desmond Adams's site is http://pdesmondadams.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 50Which Split Testing Tools Do You Find Most Useful?
Today's question comes from John Dennis from http://www.smarttimeonline.com/. John is looking for advice on split testing, something that all bloggers should do. If you have a question on blogging strategy, leave it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's episode is sponsored by FreshBooks. Go to http://www.GetFreshBooks.com/ and enter "Ask Pat" to learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 49I Have A Blog Idea, Do You Have Tips For Getting Started?
Today's question comes from Kyle, who is ready to start his blog. He has a great idea, he's looking for advice on how to get started. Do you have a question about how to start your next big project? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's episode is sponsored by Freshbooks. Go to http://www.GetFreshBooks.com/ and enter "Ask Pat" to learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 48How Do You Stop Spam From Coming In Through Your Contact Form?
Today I help Linda battle contact form spam! It's an icky problem, but there are solutions. Do you have a problem that makes blogging harder? Leave your question at http://www.askpat.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 47Monetization Isn't Working—Any Ideas?
Today, Lauren asks about monetization strategies to try when the standard ideas (affiliate marketing, ebooks) aren't enough. Do you have a question about monetization? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Lauren's site is http://nwtripfinder.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 46What Are Some Good Kindle Book Marketing Strategies?
Today's question comes from John, who asks for some Kindle book launch advice. John's site is http://www.voicesofmarketing.com/. If you have a question about your product's launch strategy, record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's episode is sponsored by Freshbooks. Go to http://GetFreshBooks.com and enter "Ask Pat" to learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 45How Do You Sell When Your Users Are Young And Their Parents Are The Ones That Pay?
Today's question is from Guy, who has a website where the target audience may not be able to buy his product directly. I give some suggestions for how to reach and motivate the parents to buy his product. Guy's site is http://www.chemvideotutor.com/. Do you have a question about your product strategy? Leave your question at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's episode is sponsored by Freshbooks. Go to http://www.GetFreshBooks.com and enter "Ask Pat" to learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 44How Do You Create A Successful And Profitable Affiliate Relationship?
Today's question comes from John, who asks about how to create a successful affiliate relationship. Do you have a question about building a business online? Leave your question at http://www.askpat.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 43What Tools Would You Recommend For Website Images, Especially To Add Nice Effects?
Keith asks a great question about website images, which are so important both for the visual look of your website and for the social sharing of your site. Do you have a question about making your website more welcoming? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 42What's The Best Way To Track Affiliate Links?
Today's question comes from Elias, who wants to know about affiliate link tracking. It's an important question that deserves more attention than it usually gets. Do you have a question about best practices for affiliate sales? Go to http://www.askpat.com/ and record your question. You can find Elias's site at http://www.basketballismypassion.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 41How Do You Include Other People In Your Own Paid Product, And Are They Compensated?
In today's episode, Andrea asks a really great question about paid online communities: if you have a guest share information for your paid product, how do you compensate them? Do you have a question about affiliate marketing or online communities? Record it at http://www.askpat.com. Today's episode is sponsored by Freshbooks. Go to http://GetFreshBooks.com and enter "Ask Pat" to learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 40Which Marketing Bloggers Do I Follow?
Kim asks a great question: which marketing bloggers do I follow for advice? Do you have a question for me? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 39What Can Startups And Beginners Use As Social Proof When They Are Just Starting Out?
Phil asks a great question for beginning bloggers: how to you demonstrate "social proof" when you're first getting started? Do you have a question about blogging? Leave your question at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's episode is sponsored by Freshbooks! Go to http://GetFreshBooks.com and enter "Ask Pat" to learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 38Was It Hard To Leave Your Old Job And Move Into Your Online Career?
Ben asks a great question about my career switch from architecture to online entrepreneurship. Was it hard to leave my old career behind? Do you have a question about making a career change? Leave your question at http://www.askpat.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 37How Do You Get Big Names To Agree To Be On Your Show?
Austin asks a great question about how to book big-name guests. While the answer is simple, I offer a bit of nuance to tip the odds in your favor. Do you have a podcasting question? Hop on over to http://www.askpat.com/ and ask me! Austin's site is http://yoprowealth.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 36How Do You Know When To Go Full-Time With Your Side Business?
Today's question is a big one. Ben asks about when to make the leap from side business to going full-time. If you have a question about running a small business, ask it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's episode is sponsored by Freshbooks. Go to http://GetFreshBooks.com and enter "Ask Pat" to learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 35When Starting Out, How Broad Or Specific Should Your Niche Be?
Kevin asks an important question for bloggers, podcasters, and anyone who is just starting to build an audience: how specific should you be? Do you want to focus on a narrow niche, or is it better to be broad? If you have a question about building an audience for your blog or podcast, record it at http://www.askpat.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.