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Weekly actionable advice on specific tips, tricks, or improvements for content websites would be awesome. Far too much BS out there, especially stuff that doesn't tell you how to actually do it (without taking a 50 hour $5,000 course). I've been slowly navigating the world of Google Analytics, AdSense, etc and it's quite interesting, but far more confusing than I expected. Tying it back into what practical actions can be taken is so far a daunting task.

My 2 cents, cheers.

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Either one sounds really helpful, but, for me, the website clues would be best. Of course, I'll read whatever you write and make it work for me. Thanks.

Happy Holidays, Linda.

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Door A would be very practical and helpful and I would have more fun with the website info. I've built several very bad websites in my past.

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My lizard brain says that having you review my website would lead to massive shame on my part, so that would be bad. What might be better for both of us is tips on the mistakes made in building a website.

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I have started this comment five times, and five times I've erased it and started over. I keep changing my mind.

No matter if you decided on Door A or B, I'd read it and find value in it. Heck, even if you end up with an unforeseen Door C, I'd read it.

If you celebrate the holidays, I hope they're good ones for you.

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My guess is you already know the answer but since you asked, my humble suggestion is both A and B. In offshore sailing I try to always have a 'Plan A and Plan B' cause you just never know what might come your way. Have a wonderful Holiday!

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I would like to see a series devoted to starting and building a website. I do not presently have a website and I have been waiting to get direction from someone who understands writers and what we need. I write about economics and politics with an effort to be in the middle and to present a balanced view in today's divided society. I think this might fall under Door C or maybe even door D

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Door A

Thanks for this article. You've taught me what I needed to know. Whichever door you choose, you'll be teaching! Brava!

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I’m readying to revamp my website in the next few weeks and cannot wait to get help. All of your offerings sound fantastic. I’m truly excited.

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I'll answer your question in a more oblique way - choose whatever creates a better community. Writing can be so solitary and emotionally demanding that whatever helps to lessen the angst or the frustration and helps to build momentum for all would be an awesome feat. Writing tips, website tips, links to paying sites, whatever helps I'm all in favor of. And not just from you to us, but from us to each other.

I used to freelance. Got paid good money too. Did ghost writing for executives, published in finance industry mags, the whole enchilada. But I've become so removed from those times and things have changed so much that now, when I'd like to get back into it, I feel like a deer in headlights. Pinned to my desk wondering - what do I do next?!

I love that you're inclined to help - that's a worthy trait. Whatever might build community - I think is a cool approach. Anyway, there's my 3 cents. 😊👍

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Worthwhile piece. Thank you.

I've written a responding piece at:

https://medium.com/illumination/picking-something-other-than-the-next-door-a5a92b6a4ade

... Philip Siddons

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My vote is for Door A! Although, what if you alternated weeks on both? Would it be too much of a hassle, do you think? (I can see how it might be.)

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I'm more interested in the website reviews 3>

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Henry Ford was probably correct. The cycle I've watched on Medium and now Substack is someone tries something off-the-wall, gets lucky and it is successful. They then launch a "course" to teach others. Some early adopters add to the success, resulting in a proliferation. Similar things happened to Amazon's initial creativity, as people learned the fortunes to be made in drop shipping, everything on Amazon searches became an ad for drop shippers and customer service and quality of goods got forgotten. The point of all this is, trust your instincts.

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Alternate between A& B. It takes me awhile to complete my homework. Item C will emerge.I have my zoom community of writers, but that can be a timesuck. You write clearly & readers can turn into clients by paying for 1 on 1. During a webinar, Monitoring the chat feed is overwhelming. It’s not worth your limited time.

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