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Ep 34How Many Domains And Hosting Accounts Do You Need?
Today's question is about managing multiple websites at once. Janelle asks if she needs separate hosting for each of her sites, or if she can host all of them on the same account. Do you have a blogging question? 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 33How Do You Know When It's Time To Invest In Virtual Help?
Today's question comes from Chuck, who asks how a business owner can know that it's time to invest in outside help. Do you have a small business question? Leave 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 32If You Had To Start Your Online Business Over Again, What Changes Would You Make?
Today's question comes from Steve, who is asking a big question: if I could do it all over again, what would I do differently? Well, Steve, a few things. Do you have big question you want answered? Go to 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 31How Do You Prepare And Organize Your (Epic) Blog Posts?
Today's question comes from Nick, who invents a fun word! He also asks about my strategy for preparing blog posts. How to I keep track of all that content? Do you have a question about blogging? Ask me at http://www.askpat.com/. Nicky's site is http://www.nickykay.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 30What Are Your Writing Habits And What Tools Do You Use?
Today's question comes from Chris, who wants to know what my writing habits are. How do I find time to write long-form content? What tools do I use? I want your questions! Record a question for me at http://www.askpat.com/. Chris's site is http://www.memberstartup.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 29How Do You Build a Brand that Relies on User-Generated Content?
Today's question about content strategy is a little bit different. Joe is looking for advice on building a brand around user-generated content. How can you build a brand that relies so heavily on your audience? Do you have a question about online business strategy? Record your question at http://www.askpat.com/. Find Joe on Twitter at https://twitter.com/askadirtbag. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 28Do You Have Any Business Advice For A 10 Year Old?
Today's question is so fantastic, because it is from Colin who is 10 years old. Colin wants to start a business, and he's looking for advice. We take questions from everybody, not just 10-year-olds! Go to 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 27How Do You Continue To Run Your Brand While You're On Travel?
Today's question is from Andrew, who asks about my tips for staying connected while traveling. Leave your question for the show 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 26Why Do You Give Stuff Away For Free When Other People Charge?
Today's question comes from Jerry, who wonders about free vs. paid content strategies for blogs. Why give away information for free? Why ask someone to pay? I bet you have a question about business strategy! Leave 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 25What Are "Profitable Keywords?" How Do You Find Them And What Do You Do With Them?
Today's question comes from Yanne, and he asks about a term that I've used often: "profitable keywords." What are profitable keywords, how do you find them, and what do you do with them? Do you have a burning question about keywords, online entrepreneurship, or blogging strategy? Leave me a question at http://www.askpat.com. Yanne's site is http://fightingabroad.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 24How Do You Handle Negative Reviews?
Today's question is from John, who asks about handling negative reviews? What good can you take from a bad review? Should you respond to a bad review? If you have a question, go to http://www.askpat.com/. John's website is http://castmembersecrets.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 23How Did You Initially Build The SPI Audience? Where Did You Start?
Today's question comes from Meg, who wants to know how I built my audience for Smart Passive Income. Do you have a question that you need answered? Go to http://www.askpat.com/. Meg's site is http://audiencewatch.me/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 22Which Pen And Tablet Do You Use For Your Electronic Whiteboard Videos?
Today we have a fun tools-based question from Jenn, who wants to know which pen and tablet I'd recommend for my electronic whiteboard videos. Do you have a question? I bet you do! Leave it at http://www.askpat.com/. Whiteboard Video: http://www.askpat.com/whiteboard Jenn's site is http://www.communicationdiva.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 21What Do You Need To Spend Money On To Build A Successful Online Business?
Our question today comes from Mike, who would like to know what is on my checklist for online business expenses. If you have a questions for the show, go to 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 20How Important Is A Getting Started Page For Your Website Or Blog? How Do You Create One?
Today our question comes from Idris, who wonders if every blog needs a "Getting Started" page. I think so, and here's why. If you ask a question that gets answered on the show, you get a t-shirt! That should be reason enough to head over to http://www.askpat.com/ to leave a question! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 19How Do You Create Expert Content When You're Not An Expert?
Today's question is one that I suspect a lot of new bloggers have struggled with. Mike asks about the best way to create content for a blog when you're not an expert. I bet you have a great question you could ask! Go to http://www.askpat.com/ Mike's new website will be at http://www.smartdogowner.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 18How Do You Prepare For An Individual Podcast Episode And Interviews?
Today's question comes from Zac Johnson: How do you prepare for a podcast episode? What kind of research should you do before interviewing a guest? If you have a question, leave it at http://www.askpat.com. Zac's site is http://zacjohnson.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 17How To Shut Up That Voice In Your Head That Tells You Are Not Good Enough
Today's question comes from Liz, who asks for strategies on how to quite that destructive, negative voice that tells us we're not good enough. Do you have a question? Leave it at http://www.askpat.com. Liz's site is http://www.liveyourlifenowshow.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 16Be Everywhere — Yes! But Where Do You Start?
Today's question comes from Crystal, who asks about my "Be Everywhere" strategy. It's great advice, but how do you actually get started? I want to hear your question! Leave it for me at http://www.askpat.com. Crystal's website is http://fineartmom.com/. SPI Podcast Session #28: http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session28 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 15SEO - How Do You Stop Link Juice From Leaking From Your Website?
Today's question comes from Tony, who has a question regarding a discussion from an episode of the Smart Passive Income Podcast: how do you stop "link juice" from leaking from your website? Just what is "link juice?" We want your question! Leave it at http://www.askpat.com. Tony's site is http://www.morewherethatgamefrom.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 14What Software Would You Recommend To Create A Membership Website?
Today's question comes from Juliette, who asks about building membership sites. What software should she use? How should she get started? You can leave a question for AskPat! Go to 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 13How Do You Promote A Podcast To An Audience That Isn't Podcast Savvy?
Today's question comes from Emilio, who wants to start a Spanish-language podcast, but is concerned that his audience is not familiar with podcasts in general. How can he educate his audience to become regular podcast listeners? If you have a burning question you need answered, go to 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 12Productivity Hacks: How Do You Prioritize And Manage Your Work?
Brad's question today hits on a popular topic: productivity. Specifically, he wonders about the best way to prioritize and manage his work. Let's hear from you! Leave a question at http://www.askpat.com. Brad's site is http://www.skilledup.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 11A Sensitive Niche, But How Do You Sell Without Seeming Insensitive?
Today's question comes from Nora, who wants to share her experience with a sensitive topic. She's wondering which is better for her topic, a blog or a podcast; as well as how to approach selling without seeming insensitive. If you want to leave a question for AskPat, go to 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 10Where do you find a good web programmer and how much should you budget?
Today's question comes from Matt, who is ready to take his business to the next level. That next level includes web programming knowledge he doesn't have, and he wants to know where he can find a good web programmer, and how much he should expect to pay. To leave a question for the show, go to 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 9How Do You Stay Motivated When You're Not Seeing Success, & You Don't Have Family Support?
In today's episode of AskPat, Christine has a tough question: how do you stay motivated when you're not seeing success, especially if you don't have a family support system? To leave a question for AskPat, go to 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 8Do You Need Permission To Write Reviews On Monetized Sites?
Our AskPat question today comes from Jeff, and he'd like to know if you need permission before writing reviews, particularly for monetized sites. If you'd like to ask a question for the show, head over to 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 7How Do You Find Speaking Gigs?
Today's AskPat question is from Alease, and it's about how to build a speaking career. What's the best way to start booking speaking gigs? If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, head on over to http://www.askpat.com. Alease's site is http://aleasemichelle.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 6What's The Best Way To SEO My Website For Multiple Keywords?
Today's question is from Jacques, about how to better optimize your websites for multiple search terms. If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, head on over to 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 5How Do You Become A Better Leader, & What Tools Do You Use To Delegate Tasks To Your Team?
Today's AskPat question is from Adam, and it's all about how to become a better leader, and he also asks about how to best delegate and hand off work to your team. If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, head on over to http://www.askpat.com Adam's site is http://poweroffood.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 4Work/Life Balance: How Do You Maximize The Time You Have For Each?
Today's AskPat question is from Nick, who asks about how to balance and maximize time when working when you're in work mode, and family time when you're in family mode. I get a little personal in this one. If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, head on over to 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 3How Do I Increase Engagement And Participation In My Community?
Today's AskPat question is from Briggs, a 10 year old kid (which is awesome!) who needs help getting the students in his online community to speak up and become more active. Go Briggs! If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, head on over to http://www.askpat.com Briggs's site is http://kidsdrumminglessons.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 2What Kind Of Goals Should I Be Making For My Website And Podcast?
Today's AskPat question is from Sean from Australia. He asks about goals that we should be setting online, specially goals outside of financial goals. I had lots to say about this one. Check it out! If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, head on over to 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 1How Do You Craft The Perfect About Page?
Today's AskPat question is from Addie! It's about one of the most important pages on your website. If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, head on over to 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.