You’ve probably realized that your dream launch to-do list cannot be your actual launch to-do list. And the reason they aren’t one in the same is to maintain your sanity. For me, one of those cuts to my dream to-do list for the artist’s Courtyard launch was an affiliate program. I liked the idea of […]
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Working on your creative business' website? Then this post collection will help you understand how to do it on the legal up and up!
How to boost guest post quality by writing guidelines
After five email exchanges and no progress, I wrote asking to pull my article from publication. I was bummed. That’s how the story ended. But the story started when a friend emailed about a Facebook call for guest contributors. She thought of me because they specifically asked for posts dealing with the legal side of […]
Are you like the Wizard of Oz and fail to show yourself?
Do you remember being drawn into the wonder of the Wizard of Oz? I can vividly remember watching the Judy Garland version of the Wizard of Oz as a little kid. The Wicked Witch of the West and those flying monkeys terrified the crap out of me. Even sitting here writing this, thinking about them […]
5 things you need to move your Etsy business to your website
Need to get your website ducks in a row? Play Website Policy Mad Libs and quickly get policies on your website Get your Mad Libs terms of service and privacy policy templates today so that you can have them up on your website tomorrow. Best of all these templates were updated in May 2018 so […]
Learning the Ropes: Rachel Mae Smith
I can’t believe that Rachel Mae Smith of The Crafted Life and I only met in person late this summer. We met when I had the chance to take a joint workshop from her and Lisa Anderson Shaffer. I’ve been following Rachel’s blog for ages and am a big fan of her work. And proof […]
Are you breaking promises? Stop by creating a privacy policy
I can guess what your reaction will be when I start talking about the need for a privacy policy on your website. It’s usually feigned attention and eye rolling. In fact, when I ask people point-blank why they don’t have one, I usually hear the exact same answer: I don’t need one. This is wrong. You […]
The one change you need to make to your website terms of use
One of the keys to keeping your website visitors happy is to establish rules. These rules tell them what’s okay and what they can expect. You’d be right if you guessed that these rules go by the legal name of “terms of service” or “terms of use.” So you do the hard work, you brainstorm, […]
1 big mistake you are making in your blog income report
Are you a fan of blog income reports? I know that I am. I love the insight they give you on how other people are operating their businesses. It’s also nice to see the evolution of a business. Too many people think that it’s super easy to make passive income from your blog. And these reports […]
Where else can you use those awesome Etsy reviews?
A couple times a week I get a text message from a friend asking a “quick question.” Most of the time these questions aren’t quick. Which means I end up down a research rabbit hole trying to find the answer. But I try to be a good friend so I usually dig in and figure […]
Being transparent about where the money comes from
I’m pretty cynical when it comes to reading blogs or scrolling through social media. I see a post where a brand is featured and I automatically assume it is sponsored content. While this isn’t a revenue stream for my business, I don’t fault anyone for utilizing it. If it works for your brand, more power […]
Letting visitors know your intentions + what you know
As we talked about last week, I like to think of your website as your virtual home. And like your real home, it should welcome your visitors like guests. Making sure your visitors know: What the house rules are What your intentions are What juicy details of their lives you are going to remember the next […]
How to establish house rules for your website
Overwhelmed by all the legal to-dos? Click here to get a free legal tip each week in your inbox from your friendly legal eagle. Your website is the virtual face of your business. Not only is it is an important business tool but it could be the only interaction people have with your business. I […]