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Are you looking to sell your stuff online in a hurry? If you are a self-confessed hoarder and you need to get rid of the clutter then keep reading.

The range of stuff that can be sold online is amazing. I saw puzzles, bicycles, used smartphones, jewellery, t-shirts and even kittens.

If you are like me you are probably wondering where did all the stuff in your house come from in the first place.

Having children is such a blessing on one hand. On the other hand, it does mean having a lot of bits and pieces that attaches itself to your home uncontrollably.

Many years ago the popular thing to participate in was a car boot sale to get rid of the unnecessary items from the house.

Now, there are several local sites that allow anyone to either walk into a warehouse and sell their goods for cash or use an app to sell your stuff online.

So many people struggle with finding ways to generate emergency cash in a hurry to fulfil a need when their homes can be a great cash generator.

In this post, you will be able to learn about 25 awesome places that you can make money online by selling your stuff to people who want them.

Why Sell Your Stuff Online?

If you have ever found yourself in a situation where you need a cash injection of funds to work on a project or make an urgent purchase then you will find this useful.

One of the best ways to raise funding or a small capital for any project is by liquidating your existing assets.

In other words, you can sell your stuff online that has high commercial value or high demand in order to come up with the money.

For example, you may have valuable items that you no longer use like designer bags, accessories or clothes.

Electronics like computers, tablets, cameras, lenses and TVs also have a re-sale price tag that you can use to make money fast.

Depending on your experience this may sound a little uncomfortable to you simply because you think of terrible experiences that other people had.

The truth is that there are several platforms that will allow you to sell your stuff online from the comfort of your own home.

The good news is that it can be done without the experience of swapping goods for money with a perfect stranger.

How To Get Started

The best way to get started selling your stuff online is to make a list of items that you would like to sell.

If you have a lot of stuff you can start by putting them into categories like ceramics, clothes, electronics, soft furnishings, etc.

Decide if you would like to meet the buyer in person or if you prefer to do the complete transaction online.

Check the list of possible places that you want to sell the items and take a close look at the fine print like shipping, listing and associated fees.

For items in the designer label category, you may want to take special care when selling these items as you don't want to be caught selling a fake.

Also, taking a return and offering a refund on these items can pose a risk as the buyer might do a swap and send you a fake version.

Some items may take longer than others to sell so when coming up with a selling price this is something you will want to consider.

Now that you are aware of possible risks let's look at the list of available platforms to sell your stuff online.

Are you looking for gifts for bloggers especially the blogger that deserves to get results faster? Ever thought of buying him or her something practical?

If you or someone you know is new to blogging or you just seem to be spending a ridiculous amount of time trying to figure out this thing called blogging, keep reading.

You look around and see many other bloggers who started the same time as you and they seem to be getting ahead quicker.

Of course, you should not really be comparing yourself with others but you only use it as a form of benchmarking.

Many bloggers continue to struggle to get the kind of results they were expecting because they prefer to re-invent the wheel rather than learn from others.

The truth is that the path to success is not necessarily straightforward simply because there are so many niches, topics, personalities and audiences.

However, there are some tools and resources that all bloggers can use in spite of their niche, passion and topic of interest.

In this post, you will be able to look at a list of tools that make perfect, practical gifts for bloggers who really want to break that glass ceiling.

Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links which means that if you buy one of my recommended products I get paid a commission for sharing the link at no additional cost to you.  I only recommend products that I have tried myself and have experienced success.

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Non-Traditional Gifts

Each time you think of a gift the first thing that normally comes to mind is something that can be wrapped inside a gift box.

When it comes to blogging this may be very different because the things that bloggers need are normally intangible.

These things are normally service related because when you think of a blog it is something online that cannot be touched.

Except in the case of a conference that is being held at a physical location many other products that bloggers need are 100% intangible.

To give you an idea these things can range from hosting to coaching to courses and even software.

There are one set of gifts for bloggers that can be classed as tangible and these are books that mainly help with mindset and personal development.

Depending on where you are in the blogging journey some gifts will appeal to you now while others would be advanced or you already passed that stage.

Gifts for Bloggers

You will notice that I have broken down these gifts for bloggers into categories in an effort to keep things organised as well as easy to find.

Here is a list of all the categories as they appear.

* Hosting* Themes* Plugins* Niches* Blog post ideas* Planners* Keyword research* Images* Landing pages* Pinterest* Email* Affiliate Marketing* Course creation* Podcast* Books

As you can see I covered a broad range of products and services that are essential to the success of your blog.

Now, let's take a look at each category in detail as you get an insight into the best services that are available to get you the results that you need.

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Have you ever used motivational quotes for work to help you achieve a goal or task? Do you remember which one worked best?

Thomas Edison said that success or genius is 90% perspiration and 10% inspiration. Does this ring true for you?

In contrast, the Pareto Principle states that for many events about 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes.

Is it possible to work smarter rather than harder so that 20% of the work you do will consistently bring us 80% results?

The path to success is riddled with memories of failure before figuring out how to overcome obstacles.

Many entrepreneurs struggle to achieve their goals every single day, week, month, quarter and year.

The truth is that if it was possible to remove all the setbacks, failures, obstacles, mental and emotional struggles from your life what is left may surprise you.

Instead of the process lasting 3, 5 or 10 years it may only take 6-12 months however the personal growth and maturity would be lacking.

In this post, you will learn why motivational quotes are important for work. Also, you will experience 21 motivational quotes for work from celebrities.

Why Motivational Quotes?

For the first time in life, I want to take a step back to get a better understanding as to why motivational quotes work so well.

I never considered it an oddity because it just seems to be something that has been in existence for a long time.

In an article on Fast Company by Gwen Moran, she with Psychologist and motivation expert Jonathan Fader revealed that not everyone is inspired by motivational quotes.

This came as a big surprise to me as I always assumed that people are inspired by quotes across the board.

Jonathan goes on to give a reason why quotes are so powerful to those that find them meaningful.

The coaching factor which applies to someone who has a mentor or a coach using a motivational quote to get them to perform.

Ward Farnsworth, dean of the University of Texas School of Law, talks about the power of language.

He believes that people have an appetite for language that is expressed in a good way. Especially when the wording is written in a memorable way.

Scott Sobel, the founder of Media & Communication Strategies Inc., talks about the Primal Aspect.

Words from leaders hold more dignity because as humans we believe that these leaders are accomplished so we should listen to them.

Motivation Quotes Boosts Performance

Do you think that motivational quotes have a direct impact on your performance? Let's take a look at what we can learn from research.

Professor of Sport Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University, Ian Maynard says that top tennis players apply this strategy (reading motivational quotes) to regain focus.

He goes on to say that most athletes worry about winning or losing, however, the one thing that they can control is their performance.

Vin Chaitanya Ganta in Motivation in the Workplace to Improve Employee Performance says that "Employee motivation has always been a central problem for leaders and managers."

Are you bored and looking for something productive to do instead of TV? Need some spare time ideas?

Watching TV has been and continues to be a favourite past time for many households. Let's look at the statistics around this activity.

In 2017, the average US consumer spent 238 minutes daily watching TV. However, in the UK, the average is 19 hours of TV every week.

It appears that the older you get the more time is spent watching TV because the average American over 65 spends 4 hours and 20 minutes on average watching TV every day.

Here is a recent study by Neilsen and Statista that shows the average number for older adults is closer to 7 hours a day.

If the average time spent watching TV by US adults is 4 hours and 27 minutes a day it works out at 1,869 minutes a week.

This equates to over 31 hours a week. Wait, that is a whole day and 7 hours spent watching TV every single week.

In this post, we will look at a few things, what could be harmful with this activity over the long term and what you can do to be more productive.

Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links which means that if you buy one of my recommended products I get paid a commission for sharing the link at no additional cost to you.  I only recommend products that I have tried myself and have experienced success.

The Effects of TV on the Brain and Body

If the only challenge around watching TV was a matter of a loss of time alone then it would not be such a big problem.

However, according to a study conducted across 3,662 adults over 6 years, it was discovered that people who watch 3.5 hours of TV every day had a decline in verbal memory.

This decrease in verbal reasoning was as much as between 8 to 10 per cent according to Daisy Fancourt, PhD at University College London.

A study by Harvard Health found that prolonged TV viewing is associated with cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and premature death.

Strangely enough, watching 20 hours or more of TV was found to reduce sperm count by close to 50% in males aged 18-22 in a different study by Harvard Public Health.

The most disturbing of all is the fact that too much TV also reduces the rate of colon cancer survival based on an article in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Changing a Habit is Hard

You might be thinking at this point that it is so hard to give up on TV. The fact is that you are totally correct.

Firstly, watching TV has been classed as a hidden addiction according to a study and findings in the National Center for Biotechnology.

In fact, it goes on to talk about the prevention and treatment of this addiction.

Ever wished that you could increase website traffic by 100%? What do you think needs to happen for you to achieve this goal?

As a part-time blogger, you probably have less time available to make a blog promotion strategy.

Tell me if any of these options sound slightly familiar or if you can relate to them at all.

You have spent countless hours watching YouTube videos from many well-meaning 'traffic experts' who would give you lots of free secrets.

Searching Google for answers to several of your questions has become your second favourite activity every week.

Your hard-drive is crammed with 1,000s of freebies, checklists and cheat sheets. These freebies promised to help you become more efficient and productive.

The truth is many bloggers struggle just like you because there is so much information available for free.

In this post, I am going to give you 11 key things I did to increase my website traffic by over 500% in just 7 months.

Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links. This means that if you buy one of my recommended products I get paid a commission for sharing the link at no additional cost to you.  I only recommend products that I have tried myself and have experienced success.

Why Website Traffic Is Important?

For many bloggers and small business owners selling their products and/or services online is vital to their success.

In order to get sales, they need leads. These leads will eventually convert into buyers at some stage during the buying cycle.

To get leads they first need to have potential buyers in the form of readers to come to their website or blog.

However, the biggest skill is knowing what needs to happen to attract readers or potential buyers to their website.

At this point, you are probably wondering how you can develop this skill. You want to really understand where and how to find potential customers.

Readers and website traffic are one and the same. So, if you want to increase your website traffic here are a few things that will help.

1. Get Really Clear On Your Ideal Client

One of the first things that you need to do if you want to attract your perfect potential client is to know them really well.

Do you know who your potential client is? If your answer to this question is everyone then you really need to dig deeper.

Here is an example of a list of things you need to know about your ideal client in detail.

* Age* Gender* Where do they live? (country, city)* Do they live in a house or an apartment?* What are their daily, weekly, monthly or annual challenges?* Outline their biggest needs?* The kind of problems they are trying to solve personally, financially* Their deepest desires and dreams for them and their family, what are they?* In terms of their biggest fears, what are they? (not spiders, emotional ones)* The stuff that annoys them, what are they?* Where do they spend the most time online?* List the kind of items they spend their money on when they get paid?* What type of podcasts do they listen to?* Which software and/or apps do they use?

If you have a good handle on these items then you can move on to the next step on how to increase website traffic or even increase readers to your blog.

2. Write on Popular Blog Topics

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Are you looking for techy gift ideas for bloggers? The kind of gifts that will make the holiday period stress-free with so many people at home?

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Easter, New Years, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving or Independence Day it is best to be prepared for a full house.

Maybe you can relate to this but have you ever received a gift small or big that just does not make sense?

It is almost like the person did not spend a lot of time thinking about you the individual and just purchased the gift as an afterthought.

If you are like me you probably don't like doing this to anyone whether a colleague, boss, friend or family member.

You listen to cues all year long knowing what they would like for their birthday, special occasion or the holidays.

This can be especially true for someone who is blogs part-time for full-time because they require technology to make things work.

They are always stretched for time. So, getting them something that keeps them productive or makes them more efficient is a definite plus.

In this post, you will be able to see 9 gift ideas for bloggers that will keep them and their families ready, productive and stress-free.

Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links. This means that if you buy one of my recommended products I get paid a commission for sharing the link at no additional cost to you.  I only recommend products that I have tried myself and have experienced success.

Egoelife LB-BBPHF18 Unisex Messenger Bag

One of the things we all need as bloggers is a bag to carry all our stuff around. Of course, mom bloggers may also need a different type of bag for the kids.

I saw this messenger bag on Amazon and I instantly thought 'hands-free'. Nothing is more annoying than to have a bag that is a burden.

Many purses and bags for ladies have straps that constantly fall off the shoulder which is just annoying.

This bag is unisex and it comes complete with pockets for your smartphone and notebook.

It can hold tablets and laptops with 13-inch or 14-inch screens which is just music to the ears.

Best of all the strap is adjustable and detachable and is 5 feet in length if this is a big requirement for you.

In terms of material, it is made of canvas and leather and comes in two colours, black and coffee (his and hers).

Pick up your bag from Amazon today while supplies last.

Laptop Desk Stand for PC and Macbook

Whether you are a food blogger or you just like working on your laptop from the comfort of your home office this laptop desk stand is nice.

It is much better for ergonomics because it raises the laptop 6.1 inches off the desk which means you can decide to stand while working to stretch your legs.

Being a food bloggers means that you need to stand and make recipes and this is very possible using a laptop desk stand.

This laptop stand is made from a single piece of metal and weighs 4.4 pounds so it is not a flimsy or cheap option.

Do you want to create an online course but cannot decide between Teachable vs Thinkific?

Maybe you are confused about what both platforms have to offer and which one will be better suited to you and your business.

One of the most exciting things for you to do as an entrepreneur is to create your own online course.

You may have lots of questions swirling around in your head about the course layout, will people buy it or where to get reviews.

The truth is that launching an online course can be a struggle for many entrepreneurs.

One main area of concern is how to deliver the course effectively to give your users the best experience.

It is possible that you dislike the sound of your voice so you wish that there was a way to sound better when presenting the material.

In this post, I will help you understand the differences between Teachable and Thinkific so that you can make the best decision with confidence.

Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links which means that if you buy one of my recommended products I get paid a commission for sharing the link at no additional cost to you.  I only recommend products that I have tried myself and have experienced success.

What is an Online Learning Platform

In case you landed on this post out of curiosity and you have no idea what I am talking about let me back up a bit.

Online learning platforms are places where you can go and take a course online safely and securely without hassle.

They are also known at third level establishments or enterprise organisations as Learning Management Systems or LMS.

However, as an entrepreneur or small business owner, you may not require the heavy certifications or security checks needed by enterprise-level establishments.

This is where platforms like Teachable and Thinkific come in handy. They give anyone the opportunity to create a course in days compared to months with an LMS.

Let's spend some time looking at each platform in more detail.

Teachable History

The idea behind Teachable came about in 2013 when one of the creators was looking for a platform to host his course.

At the time he had only two options which were those heavy, clunky, enterprise-level LMS or putting a number of plugins together using WordPress.

According to a 2016 video, the vision behind Teachable is to give Teachers more value. By giving them an economic incentive to create their courses online.

Don't you just love it when a company has the right vision for the future? I hope the folks at Teachable keep focused on this vision.

They are now one of the top online platforms for entrepreneurs to create and launch courses quickly.

Their claim to fame is that their platform is beautiful to create courses and memberships but don't take my word for it, see for yourself.

Teachable Pricing

The good news is that Teachable offers 4 pricing options including a free-forever plan (with limited functions).

Some of the drawbacks in the free plan is that you are limited to 10 students, transaction fees for paid courses, no coupon codes and no integrations.

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Do you want to crush or achieve goals that you set out at the start of this year? Did you remember to convert your dreams by setting goals for the future?

"Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible."Tony Robbins

You may have noticed this, many people all around you are vigilantly looking to achieve success.

They may be looking for success at college, at work, in their careers, at physical fitness or even in their marriage.

It is not uncommon to hear people say that they are working on achieving their goals.

There are some who talk about frustration, pain, failure or difficulty in getting results.

Many people struggle with achieving their goals due to several reasons, obstacles or unforeseen circumstances.

The truth is that it is possible for you to turn your dreams into reality if you make it a priority.

This applies to all aspects of life, from personal character goals all the way through to business-related and career goals.

In this post, I will go through the process of setting goals as well as how to achieve them giving you three real-life examples.

What is the Benefit of Setting Goals?

"Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life."Les Brown

Just in case you are brand new to the idea of goals and setting goals, let us spend some time looking at those first.

A goal is basically a result someone is trying to achieve. For example, you may want to bake a red velvet cake, get an 'A' in your exam, lose weight or even become a more patient person.

Knowing your goal is the first step in wanting to achieve it. If you don't have a goal then it is a bit difficult to expect results.

Now that you know your goal the next step is to set it all up. The only way to achieve a goal is to set it.

So, the key benefit of setting a goal is that you make a plan to achieve it or get your desired result.

The process of goal achievement needs planning. Depending on the size of your goal you may need a little time or a lot of time.

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"Successful SEO is not about tricking Google. It's about partnering with Google to provide the best search results for Google's users."Phil Frost

Have you ever wished you had a comprehensive SEO checklist that you can use for creating and publishing blog posts daily, weekly or monthly?

Did you ever find yourself in a situation where you came across an older blog post or 10 that is missing a number of key SEO elements?

You literally checked off everything in your head before clicking the publish or schedule button. However, weeks later you discovered that the meta description field is empty. (haha!!)

Maybe you are looking forward to the results of an epic blog post or 3 to rank only to realise that you forgot to update the keyword in title and description.

The truth is as a blogger you are not perfect at all, in fact, you are too busy spinning 9 plates at once to be able to focus on one for too long.

I have been in your shoes and I can tell you that it is not your fault that you have so much to do as an entrepreneur.

Some small business owners continue to feel lost when it comes to SEO as they believe that they are not doing everything that is required to get awesome results.

After reading this post you will be able to comfortably and confidently ensure that you create SEO friendly articles going forward.

The goal is that you will get the results your blog needs so that you can finally show up in Google for your chosen topic.

The Anatomy of an SEO Checklist

So, what is an SEO checklist anyway and why should you care? Well, a good SEO checklist is one that does the following:

* Outlines all the required data that Google needs* Gives you best practices for the sake of your readers* Helps you to grow your blog or articles in terms of readers and conversions

Essentially, a good checklist should not only give you the boring technical things that your post or article needs.

It should also include elements that help your reader to stay longer on your content and even take action.

At the end of the day, your content is not on display as a fashion show. It is there to achieve business goals.

Your content is also there to solve the problem or possible problems your reader has so that they can recommend your resource to a friend.

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Are you immune to blogging mistakes? Wouldn't it be nice to have a blogging kit outlining all the things to do and to avoid?

It is not your fault that you made so many mistakes when starting or while running your blog.

Especially when big companies like Wix, Blogger and Weebly thrive when innocent bloggers create content using their free platform.

While having a blogging kit is the ultimate dream for beginners, advanced and intermediate bloggers the online business world changes so rapidly.

When I started online 10 years ago there weren't as many bloggers as there are now and the path to success appeared to be riddled with potholes.

Now, there seem to be a plethora of blogging kits available and each one seem to have gaps or missing modules.

In fact, you may realise this but the more you learn it seems that there is still so much that you don't know.

The truth is that when it comes to blogging there isn't a single path to success simply because there are several different blog types and niches.

Many bloggers continue to get frustrated because they initially thought that there is a one size fits all solution to creating an online business.

However, the path to success for each blogger is different because of their audience and ultimate goals.

In this post, I will outline at least 17 blogging mistakes that bloggers at every level should avoid.

Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links which means that if you buy one of my recommended products I get paid a commission for sharing the link at no additional cost to you.  I only recommend products that I have tried myself and have experienced success.

The Transformation

Rather than focusing heavily on a list of things not to do, I wanted to start off by highlighting the most important reason for starting a blog in the first place.

You may or may not be aware of this but your blog is there to help your readers transform into a better version of themselves.

Maybe your blog is about how to get over the fear of spiders (Arachnophobia). So, you help your readers see spiders as awesome creatures who get rid of bugs.

Below is an example of what the journey of your reader should look like if you plan to accomplish your goal as a blogger.

If this is all new to you don't worry at least you now have an idea of what you need to do to help your readers become successful.

Let's spend some time looking at those blogging mistakes so that you can ensure that you can avoid them as well.

1. Refuse to Implement SEO

Search engine optimisation (SEO) seems to be feared as much as people fear spiders and I can see why to a certain extent.

However, because your blog is your business then getting website traffic on autopilot is the lifeblood of any going concern.

Therefore, implementing SEO from day one should be an important element of your blogging journey. If you are new to SEO then grab this SEO for beginners resource.

Maybe it is time for me to develop a course called, "How to get over your fear of SEO". What do you think?