Author: Quentin Pain
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What Is Search Engine Optimisation And Does It Matter To Copywriters?
What is Search Engine Optimisation? Some local businesses I talk to believe they need it, others think it’s a waste of time. But does it matter to copywriters? Yes, absolutely it does, but not in the way you might think. Copywriting is ALL about conversion. If your copy doesn’t convert, it fails. And if your…
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How To Write The Simplest Business Plan In 5 Steps
Have you ever produced a business plan? There are plenty of cookie cutter templates out there. But then again, if the production of a business plan meant success, why wouldn’t we all be spending days agonising over one? It’s because business changes every day. Forecasts (which are effectively what business plans are) are rarely right.…
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List Of Free Web Hosting Sites To Host Your Site And Post Articles On
Comprehensive Guide to Free Web Hosting Sites for Your Website and Articles If you’re looking to expand your online presence or share your ideas with a wider audience, starting with free web hosting platforms is a smart move. These platforms allow you to publish content without the need for domain registration or hosting fees, making…
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The World’s Most Dangerous Book
Words can start wars, and words can just as easily end them. Words sell the world’s most expensive products, and words cause the best products to fail. Words create celebrities out of thin air, and words can kill them off again. Words are the most powerful weapon on the planet. And yet most people in…
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What Is A Millennial And Why It Doesn’t Matter
Understanding the Origin and Evolution of Buzzwords When new buzzwords emerge, society often jumps to adopt and use them widely. These terms can seem useful at first, quickly making their way into everyday conversations and media. Over time, however, their meanings tend to become muddled or exaggerated, leading to debates about their relevance and accuracy.…
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Why I Chose Digital Ocean For My Software Hosting Platform
I’ve been programming since 1983 when I wrote an accounting app for my first business (they were even called ‘apps’ back then – the holy grail was to write a ‘killer app’ – as it still is today). I went from a BBC Model B with 32k RAM, to an Atari 502 ST, to a Windows…
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Meet Sophia Wu, Founder YHIM.co.uk
The Power of Authentic Storytelling in Business Confident individuals have a unique ability to stand out because they are open to sharing their stories, both the triumphs and the challenges. This authenticity resonates with others and helps to build trust and credibility. Why Sharing Your Story Matters When people share real experiences, it creates a…
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Definition of Happiness
Werner Erhard’s Revelation: The Pursuit of Happiness In the 1970s, Werner Erhard, a former car salesman, experienced a life-changing revelation while driving down a highway. He realized that happiness was at the core of what so many people were seeking. However, his insight was not just about the nature of happiness itself, but about why…
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Email Marketing, Broadcasts or Campaigns – What’s Best for Marketing?
When you’re talking to a live audience, it’s generally not a good idea to start with an introduction. Start with a promise instead. A promise about what they’re going to get for taking the time and trouble to listen to you. Follow the promise with proof. So they can see it’s real. This is the point…
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Here. Take This Amazeball. There’s No Cost. Really?
When were you last amazed? Can you remember why? It’s all down to expectations of course! Expectations got me a sliding hiatus hernia (and 50% corrosion of my oesophagus) in my fifties. And from that, I discovered the truly amazing solution to ridding oneself of the stress that expectations cause. I call it my Zero…