Starting 2025, still not retired. If you have been following me, you know that I have been trying to do that with the help of my numerous side hassles. I do feel it is an uphill battle most of the time. Trying to increase traffic, getting exposure, and capturing more visitors and subscribers. It seemsContinue reading “A quiet mind is all you need”
Author Archives: Mona
Why Genuine Creators Matter in Today’s Online World
It is simple. There is so much content nowadays. Most of it is AI or hybrid AI. Yes, I hopped on the train, too, and I am using AI services where I can—when writing emails, instructions for students, or presentation slides. My approach is very utilitarian. Do I enjoy AI-generated content? Some, yes. I doContinue reading “Why Genuine Creators Matter in Today’s Online World”
What Should I Write About – Learn From My Mistakes
The author explores the most popular niches covered in their blog. Surprisingly, their personal interests in health and food did not resonate with their audience, while posts about their journey to become a solopreneur received the most response. The post emphasizes the importance of focusing on what works and doubling down on it. The top three posts revolved around themes such as long-term goal setting for a one-person business, earnings in Q4, and selling platforms for small businesses. The author encourages readers to support each other and uphold values in the social media space.
Unveiling Niche Site Statistics on WordPress: I Was Wrong About Niche
What niche is popular? Are you in a the right niche? Should we care about niche?
Pinterest is strange but I love it
Recent Pinterest algorithm and posting frequency, AI effect on posting strategy and social media in general.
My cat’s matted coat, cat’s hair on a sofa, and my experiment with affiliate
matted cat hair and hair on beddings problem solved, product review experiment
Side-Hassle Do and Don’ts
I don’t like long blog posts. So here we go. This year I have dropped; Small selling sites that just took my focus away i.e. Zazzle, Spoonflower, and the biggest of them all – Amazon. By dropping, I mean not creating new products and leaving it ‘as is.” And I have also dropped, and IContinue reading “Side-Hassle Do and Don’ts”
Summer tends to be a quiet time
Summer tends to be a quiet time, at least on the surface. I am looking at my numbers and again, as every year – I am not happy with them. I know the economy is not great but really, I don’t like to make any excuses for myself and I rather look at things asContinue reading “Summer tends to be a quiet time”
Can A.I. save me or finish me? From creating to selling
I have always been looking at all my business ventures and analysing them. Am I going to write about “how I became a millionaire” any time soon? Haha, nope. I have tried many things and different techniques including manifesting. When I read that actually, I quote: “be prepared that some people’s dreams will happen instantlyContinue reading “Can A.I. save me or finish me? From creating to selling”
Q4, the moment of truth
The writer reflects on their experience as a solo entrepreneur in past Q4s, highlighting both successes and setbacks. They discuss their approach to social media and the need to prioritize platforms that yield results. They express hope for a successful Q4, acknowledging the need to conserve energy and avoid burnout. In a 2024 update, they remain optimistic despite not yet achieving remarkable results. The writer also apologizes for unintentionally sending posts to all subscribers and seeks a solution.
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