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Understanding the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Traffic

The clattering of the keyboard as I type out this little article reminds me of how I got started in the industry 23 years ago. The whole story is way too long for this piece, but the super-short version goes something like this: “Earn 25 cents a click at (insert porn site name here)!”

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The Value of Spontaneity and Less Polished Content

I remember joining my very first fan club. It was for Benji, the movie star dog! They made six movies with the delightful pup; he was a huge hit. Why did I join? Well, I really loved Benji’s movies.

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Low-Cost Content Editing Tools to Get Ahead

Sometimes you don’t have to have the fanciest things to get really good results. This includes computer programs to make your content and pages look better.

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Holding an Engaging Convo With Your Fans

Meeting new people and then having a conversation with them isn’t always easy. At times, there is that awkward silence while one or both of you attempt to wrestle your nerves and begin to have a meaningful interaction.

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The Value of Philosophy in Elevating Your Content Game

What does your desktop wallpaper look like right now? Some people will use the factory default wallpaper because they just don’t care or they can’t figure out how to change it.

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Overcome 'Creator's Block' for Fresh Content Ideas

Here’s the thing, though: Mental blocks are mental blocks. It doesn’t matter what you’re doing when that nasty little paralysis-by-overanalysis bug hits you; The important thing is to break through that obstacle.

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Convenient Fitness Exercises Busy Creators Can Do at Home

Presumably the question on everyone’s mind right now is why a decidedly non-fitness-expert such as myself is writing an article about fitness. I mean, if you’re like me — and I know some of you are — you drink a giant cup of coffee first thing in the morning, you sit down at the keyboard and then you’re machine-gun typing for the rest of the day.

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Working to Make a Habit of Good Working Habits

You’ve had a long day at work. Your eyes are closing, and every part of you screams for that pillow.

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The Benefits of Seeking Help From Platforms

Creators interact with platforms every day. They upload their IDs, they provide banking information and they hand over content that is both valuable and sensitive.

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