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December 6, 2018

Goodbyes

Stumbled across this on Pinterest:

The most painful goodbyes are the ones that are never said and never explained.

Boom. That is all.

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Yes, you do need a domain email to look as profess

Yes, you do need a domain email to look as professional as I know you are!

If you are still using gmail, yahoo, hotmail, or any other free email service for your business it's time to step up to a personalized domain email. Even if you don't have a website yet you can register your domain (I like Godaddy, it's easy to use), and set up a new email account with your business name. For example, hello@mycoolbusiness.com

Google "Bellano how to set up a domain email" for more info.

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Only 7 more days in October?!?! 😳 😬 Do you

Only 7 more days in October?!?! 😳 😬 Do you have a big goal that you are working towards before 2021 ends?

When it comes to setting goals in my business, I don’t just wait for Monday or the first of the month. I set goals whenever the mood strikes! Which is often.

Right now, my biggest goal is rewriting a short course that I put on the shelf a couple of years ago. I would like to have it ready for 2022.

Tell me about your goal you are pushing to get down before 2021 ends.

If your website is a goal, I have 2 openings for custom design and 3 VIP days available in 2021. Book now, they will go fast.

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Coffee or tea? ☕️ 🫖 How do you take it? Let

Coffee or tea? ☕️ 🫖 How do you take it? Let me know in the comments.

I love taking my freshly brewed coffee to my desk in the morning during the week. On the weekends it’s coffee in bed or cozy on the couch with a book or notebook for ideas. Or my phone to scroll the gram.

In my 20s I drank hot chocolate in the mornings…I thought coffee was nasty. In my 30s I discovered I liked coffee with just the right amount of cream and sugar. (The right amount was a lot 😂). And then I was obsessed. Fast forward to 2021 and I began a weight loss journey where sugar and cream didn’t fit. I gave up coffee for a hot minute but missed it so much that I dared myself to try it black. Now I drink my coffee black everyday with a scoop of flavorless collagen.

Coffee and I have come a long way. ☕️

Tell me about your coffee (or tea) habit.

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Does choosing the right color scheme make your hea

Let’s launch your dream site before the holiday

Let’s launch your dream site before the holiday season whisks us into the new year. I only have a couple of spots open for the rest of the year.

Two packages to choose from, the Complete or Professional Solution, with everything you need, branding and a customized #WordPress theme, to rock your piece of the web.

Book your spot now. Link in bio.

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Believe in yourself. Even when it's hard and your

Believe in yourself. Even when it's hard and your mind wants to give you every reason that you shouldn't. Even if you feel no one else does. Forget all the reasons you feel it might not work for you and believe in one reason that it will.
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Be•lieve: verb
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1. to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, even without absolute proof.
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2. to hold something as an opinion; to think or suppose
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Believe in yourself.
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I don't know who needs to hear this but: delete yo

I don't know who needs to hear this but: delete your unused or outdated plugins. I'll wait. 😆⁠
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It's easy to let plugin management slide, heck I do it too. But It's good to keep your plugins lean and up to date...always. I have a couple of clients on maintenance plans where I update their plugins weekly and I still procrastinate my own sometimes.⁠
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Update and delete any that are no longer needed. It will keep your #wordpresssite healthy.⁠
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Scary storytime. Imagine waking up one morning and

Scary storytime. Imagine waking up one morning and your website is gone. In its place is some random advertising or blog post that has nothing to do with your business. All of your content is gone and you can't even log into your site to fix it. Cue the scary music and horror film scream. It can happen. It's happened to me years ago and it's happened to clients.

You CAN protect yourself with a few easy tips.

1. Move to Flywheel or another secure, managed WP host that provides security, malware protection, nightly backups, and one-click restore. Choose one that has amazing customer service (like Flywheel). Pro tip: avoid Godaddy hosting, HostGator, Bluehost, or any host with cPanel access unless you are prepared to manage all the backend pieces yourself and stay on top of your backups.

2. Regularly run updates.

3. Delete the "admin" username if you are using it and replace with something unique. Even your name is better than admin.

4. Use a strong password.

5. Delete any unused plugins and themes. (you can keep one generic WP theme for troubleshooting)

6. Daily backups. If your host does not do daily backups BlogVault is a good option.

These simple tips can go a long way to protect your site but nothing is foolproof. Adding a few security measures will help your site not be an easy target.

Did you find this helpful? Let me know in the comments and share with a friend.

If you are ready to move to Flywheel or uplevel your site with a redesign, I have one spot open in December and you can launch your new website by January 1st.

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It doesn't need to be complicated. If you are just

It doesn't need to be complicated. If you are just getting started with your online business or pivoting to a new service offering, start simple. Baby steps will get you to your goals. And bonus, baby steps help eliminate overwhelm and decision paralysis.
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1️⃣ Simple website. Start blogging with your ideas and building a base of content. If you would like to start with a pretty blog before you go all in on a custom website design, start with a beautiful template. I have VIP days available to get to you started fast and beautiful from day 1. Level up to a custom design later when you have content and need more functionality.
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2️⃣ Sign up for MailChimp or ConvertKit and get started on building your email list. Put your signup form in a prominent location on your new website.
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3️⃣ Create a simple social media strategy. How many times a week will you post? And what kind of content do you want to create? Decide on a few content buckets or categories and do a braindump of ideas in each to get you started. Then be consistent when posting on social media. Pay attention to what works and what misses the mark.
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Bonus advice:
🤍 WordPress is best IMHO
🤍 When you set up your new website, register your domain on Godaddy but do not host there. Invest in a solid WP Hosting service like Flywheel, you can get started for $15 a month. It is completely worth the peace of mind.
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It's time to act on that business idea that has been percolating in your head. If you can't stop thinking about it, take a baby step towards your dream. Start simple, but start. 🤚🏻 if you are ready.
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Today: Reconnect to your WHY. It's easy to get cau

Today: Reconnect to your WHY. It's easy to get caught up in the busyness of work let your why take a backseat to getting the work done.
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Instead of the typical Friday Introduction, let's reconnect with our why. Why did you start your business? I'm guessing it's more than simply making money. You BELIEVE you have something to share that will make a difference in your clients lives.
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You BELIEVE your coaching, your services, your products, or your recipes will improve someone else's life in ways big and small. Whether you help people improve their life with your coaching, cherish their memories with vacation planning, photography, or events, or you help them eat better and make dinner planning easier. YOU are having a positive impact on their lives.
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When it feels like you are shouting from a megaphone and trying to sell yourself/services/products, step back and reconnect with your why. Tell people about your why.
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Step back from the dollar or sales goals and into the why you want to share your business and connect with your clients individually.
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As an example, some of my why's are:
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I believe your website should blend your personality with the functionality you need. I believe you deserve more than a theme that looks like everyone else. I believe you can stand out. I believe you can have a website that you can use and is functional in the way you do business. I believe in collaborating with you on a website and branding that will make you proud. I believe in clean, beautiful spaces online that have a dash of whimsy.
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WHY do you want to share your services with your audience? What is the benefit you BELIEVE they will experience. How are you creating a positive impact on your people?
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I would love to hear about what is at the heart of your business.
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