The rules are… there are no rules! The short answer is... No, you don’t need a website before you submit applications to leads. Many Australian virtual assistants and online business managers secure their first clients before they build their websites... So, it is not critical. It is just not ideal. Now, here is the long answer: Having a website gives your business a ... Read on
Show me the money!
You are right! Spreading yourself too thin is precisely what we want to avoid as an Australian virtual assistant, online business manager, or in any career path. It's counterproductive! Searching for the most profitable/in-demand niche isn't an exact science. If it were... we would all be doing it! Let’s look at the profitability of services first… You could jump in and review ... Read on
WordPress Plugins
Let's talk WordPress plugins! What's a plugin you ask? A plugin is a piece of software that extends the functionality of your website. In WordPress there are lots of free plugins, that can be found in their repository here: https://en-au.wordpress.org/plugins You can also purchase premium plugins, usually directly from the creator. Once you have purchased you will then download the .zip ... Read on
Jingle Jangle: Your Guide to the Best FREE, Legal Music for Videos, Podcasts and More
Are you a digital content creator finding the world of music copyright licensing a total screeched? No idea where you’d use a theme, a tune or a jingle, and where the murky legal waters for each start and end? You’re not alone - just about every content creator can sympathise with the feeling of putting together an incredible piece of digital content, spending countless hours editing to ... Read on
Automation Organisation Guide
Thought Penny originally developed this guide for clients who engage us for business automation services. Now, we’re excited to share it with you! This guide provides an in-depth set of categories and naming conventions to help you manage automation software and quickly understand your level of engagement with any given contact in your database. We’ve also thrown in a few tips to help you avoid ... Read on
WordPress or Squarespace?
Good question - we get asked this a lot! We have detailed posts about WordPress and Squarespace, which we highly recommend you get familiar with first. They will provide you with a solid foundation in understanding each. As to which one to choose, that will depend on your tech skills, design skills, and what you want to do with the site. Let's tackle these scenarios... I'm not ... Read on
Domain & Website Hosting
Before you can build a website, you need to purchase the domain (URL) and decide: What is hosting? Hosting is the actual space where your website will reside, things to consider when buying hosting include: Recommended Hosting for Domains The hosts we have detailed below can host both your domain and your website. BUT there are two times when you won't actually need this: ... Read on
Double the Hustle
Key Takeaways Important Disclaimer Virtual Assistant Lead Network does not provide professional, financial, or tax advice. This information is general in nature and is not a substitute for professional, financial or tax advice. You should seek independent advice tailored to your specific circumstances. ... Read on
Link Style
Want to know whenever your clients or team make any change to a Google Doc, Google Sheet, As you've probably figured out, all hyperlinks in Google Docs default to blue, and you can manually change the style of each hyperlink (individually 🤕 one. by. one. 🤕) as you would for normal text... but we're addicted to efficiency and tech, so we've got something better for you! Enter Link Style! ... Read on