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Create Passive Income with Pinterest

Updated on September 13, 2019. Don’t forget to Pin this article to share with your Pinterest followers!

Imagine one-morning waking up, you stretch, then pick up your phone to check the weather. You open your Pinterest app when suddenly you realize, one of your pins has gone viral!

You’ve had 180 saves and 180 clicks. That’s 180 new visitors to your website. From only ONE of your pins. Finally, your Pinterest strategy is working! People are finally reading all the great content you’ve created and signed up for your email list! This means more people to buy your products so you can make more money.

Later that day, you get an email notification about a sale. Then another sale and another…

Your email list is finally growing faster than you could have imagined!

Make Your Pinterest Pins Go Viral.

Once I discovered a method to make Pinterest pins go viral, repeatedly, I knew I had a winning formula. I made this blog post short for a reason. I want you to take this information, implement it and start creating Pinterest Pins that go viral right away.

It took me months of reading, learning & testing to find a method that finally works. Even after taking a Pinterest course where I learned a lot.

That’s why I decided to start sharing my best Pinterest strategies with you. Things are constantly changing and with any marketing or social media, there is one thing you always need to do.

That is testing. The best way to test your pins and traffic is by analyzing your data. Using Pinterest analytics and installing the Yoast plugin were game-changers for me.

If you’re not using Yoast (or some type of data tacking) install it today!

Seriously. Yoast helps in so many ways. It does more than just help you track data. It shows how to make your blog posts SEO friendly (so people will find your blog posts using Google and other search engines).

It helps you analyze your blog posts and recommends including internal and external links. To increase your ranking in search engines.

It even gives you a readability analysis of your articles. Plus, it allows you to add keyword phrases and a meta description. So your perfect customer can easily find you through Pinterest and Google.

My 25 plus years in sales and marketing have taught me you can never stop testing and you always need to keep learning. To keep up with rapidly changing algorithms and marketing strategies.

To learn what is working now to increase your sales and income. So you can live the lifestyle you desire and deserve.

The best way to learn is to teach what you know. I never intended to begin blogging and teaching about Pinterest. But it wouldn’t be fair to keep everything I’ve learned to myself.

Especially, since it’s working.

You can easily create Pinterest Pins that go viral, drive traffic to your website and create passive income – even while you sleep.

Your guide to Pinterest for business (a perfect starter guide especially for complete beginners) “10 Things that can make Your Pinterest pins go Viral” is a complete guide. It will show you ten basic steps to make your Pinterest pins go viral. Even if you’ve NEVER used Pinterest before. Or for your business.

Below is a screenshot of one of my very first viral pins. It made me feel so happy. 🙂

The best part is I keep getting more and more pins that go viral. With more clicks and more saves without needing to use group boards. Even after seeing a considerable dip in my monthly views.

Seriously, after Pinterest went public my monthly views went from 240k to 50k. Yet, my email list still keeps growing and more importantly making sales. All the things I did (which I show you in the Viral Pinterest Pin Strategy) have created a steady stream of traffic and income for me and my business.

That means Pinterest is finally working on automation!

Imagine my excitement after trying different things for so long. The good news is that it shouldn’t take you nearly as long as it took me. With everything, you can learn today with this simple strategy.

Start today and you can begin creating Pins that go viral. Driving traffic to your website so you can make you money while you sleep.

Start now by downloading your FREE guide below
“10 Things that Can Make Your Pinterest Pins Go Viral.”

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Yes! Yes! Yes!

Read how one of my favorite movies can help you live the lifestyle you desire and deserve.

One of my favorite movies is the movie, “When Harry Met Sally.” Especially the scene where she fakes a well “you know.”

But just like their relationship took time, patience and the right realization (as in what you really want out of life) it goes the same with building an online business.

It is not a get rich quick scheme. It takes time, patience, a LOT of learning and really knowing what you want out of life. 

Time, freedom, uncapped earning potential…

That can help you get anything and everything you want in life.

Another lesson is the urgency Sally created at the end of the movie. She was fed up with Harry and stopped playing his silly games. It was pretty much now or never. 

Just as he was about to lose her – he finally takes the leap! And they live happily ever after. We assume anyway since the movie ends with them talking about their wedding and the decadent coconut cake with chocolate sauce.

On the side.

One of the ways to make sales online (or via your email list) is to create urgency. You can’t fake urgency though (like she faked the orgasm) Well you quite easily can. But in the long run, you will lose trust with your email subscribers and they won’t buy from you. 

Admittedly, I have been “nice” in the past and extended sales deadlines. I didn’t fake it. I simply changed my mind. It still isn’t really a good idea though.

Which I have learned the hard way.

In reality, you aren’t helping people at all. If they don’t buy the products that will solve their problems.

This urgency I speak of is important because sometimes it takes that push and urgency to get someone off the fence. So they begin to actually use and apply something you are selling that can benefit them.

It seems strange I know. 

But it all is quite simple. Find a starving crowd (as in a market) who has a problem. Then create something that will solve their problem. Then sell it to them.

I have only been in the “online” space for a short time and I am still learning. However, my 25 plus years of actual face to face selling applies just the same.

It’s all about selling the benefits, building excitement and getting your perfect avatar (customer) to say “Yes! Yes! Yes!”

To get you off the fence. so you can begin living the lifestyle you desire and deserve I have put the “Build Your Own Money Making Website” program on sale. 

And I have created “real life” urgency. It is only on sale until midnight tonight. ET. 

After that, the price goes from this steal of a price (only $49) to $97. So it is a $50 savings. Almost…

Plus I threw in bonuses (another selling tactic) to sweeten the deal. C’mon you know you love it when the big shampoo bottle says “20% more FREE.” 

Who doesn’t love bonuses? 

I added the Pinterest Viral Pin Strategy so you can drive massive traffic to your website. I show you how to build a following fast. Even if you’ve never used Pinterest. It is the exact method I used to go from 4,000 monthly views to over 45,000 in only ONE WEEK.

I also threw in the 28-page newsletter that shows you exactly how to build your own thriving list of email subscribers who will buy from you (once you build their trust) for years to come.

To grab your savings now say “Yes! Yes!” Yes!” to the link below:

I am ready to jump off the fence and say “Yes!”

That’s it. Have an amazing Sunday.

Irene

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The Ice Pick Glistened in the Streetlight

You wouldn’t believe some of the stories I have heard since writing my first book!

Complete strangers come out of the woodwork and share incredulous stories that you may or may not believe. After my real life experiences this past year alone, nothing much shocks me anymore.

According to Publishing Perspectives, some 200 million Americans say they want to publish a book. Yet only about 1 percent of those folks ever do. 

One fine entrepreneur once told me (at a business Mastermind I attended in LA last year) “It seems so daunting.”

Writing and publishing a book that is.

Yet so many people have amazing stories to share. Stories that teach, motivate, inspire, entertain and most importantly stories that can be life changing.

Stories that can impact millions. 

I believe my personal real life story of high school drop out to successful business owner is one of them. I am not ready to share my personal tragedies with the world. Not just yet.

I can, however, share a story my brother Pete once told me. 
A story of how he was jumped by six boys (probably an exaggeration knowing my brother Peter) and how the ice pick they held at his throat glistened in the street light.

Terrifying to say the least.

He told his story so well that I envisioned an ice pick 4 feet high with a sharp glass-like tip. Pointy and in the shape of a diamond. In reality, it was probably one of those handheld things that have a pointy metal tip. Used to chip the ice off of frozen cars here in snowy Buffalo, NY where I grew up. 

The story and the way he told it was so terrifying and so incredibly important. 

Because it terrified me. Which in turn kept me from walking alone in the bad parts of town. That story has most likely prevented me from getting robbed or held at gunpoint. Or even worse. 

The thing we as women dread the most. Violence and rape.

Which is why your story is so important. I believe every single person has a story to share. Yet, most folks are afraid to use their voice.

Isn’t it time you use yours? 

What story have you been keeping a secret? What untold story is eating you up inside? 

Start now. Download your FREE guide to write and publish your first book. Click the link here to learn more…

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How to Feel Happier

Something I read a while back , struck a chord in me…

“Happiness is a feeling.”

This is something I tell myself often. You see, the past year has been one of the worst years of my life.

Starting my own business and trying to start a blog has kept me trying to keep a smile on. Publicly, I mean. No one cares when things are bad. They don’t want to hear it.

And when things are good?

Greed, jealousy and envy can rear their ugly heads in ways I never thought possible. It doesn’t matter how hard you try to feel happier. It doesn’t change the ugliness in this world.

With that said, despite what challenges you are dealing with now. The good, the bad or the ugly. Happy times, stressful times or scary difficult times.

There are actionable things you can do right now to feel happier.

If I can still manage to feel happy enduring what I have been through this past year, there is no question you can too. Today I want to share some of the things I think can make anyone feel happier.

On good days or bad.

Things that you might need to force yourself to do. But that you *should* do if you need a pick me up. Happiness really does only exist within yourself.

Pink, red, orange and yellow are happy colors.

You can’t change the past. You can’t make bad people good. You can’t turn black into white. But there are shades of gray that you can add color to.

Add some color to your life by surrounding yourself with cheerful colors and friendly kind people. Stop and take time to do something you enjoy.

Play a silly game on your phone for a few minutes. Go for a walk or watch a funny YouTube video. Anything that will make you laugh.

Call a friend. Be careful with this one. Not everyone who pretends to be your friend is your friend. I hope you don’t learn this the hard way the way I have.

When you do, you don’t need to mention that you’re feeling bad. You don’t have to vent or share even. Simply say to your friend, “Tell me something good.”

You’ll be surprised how a happy or uplifting story can lift your spirits. Even if it’s just for a moment.

Exercise. Exercising Makes You Feel Happier.

It doesn’t matter what you do. Walk, run, jump rope. Do a set of angry pushups. You would be surprised how you can instantly feel happier just be getting your heart pumping.

Eating Makes You Feel Good

Sometimes when you’re feeling sad you forget to eat. Or nothing tastes good…

At least for me anyway.

Eat something and drink a glass of water. Opt for something healthy like fruit or a large healthy meal. Depending on when you ate last.

Also, do treat yourself. This is time for self care. Do anything that will make you feel better!

Eating chocolate is good!

Just don’t go to town on a whole pint of Death by Chocolate (my personal favorite). Eat a small amount of chocolate while you are preparing a healthy snack or meal.

Whatever bad sh*t is bringing you down, put a positive spin on it.

I have this bizarre gift of being able to find a positive in every single situation. I’m not kidding when I say this.

Even the most horrible things that have happened to me.

How to turn a negative situation into a positive one.

Here’s an example. When I was a kid about 9 years old, I was drowning in a pool of water.

(I’ll share the story of how it happened another time.)

This is about your happiness. Let’s get back on topic…

I was taking in water, drowning. On a beautiful sunny day. Surrounded by happy kids who were swimming, laughing and having fun.

Meanwhile, I was suffocating. I was taking in water and drowning in a chlorine filled (and who knows what else) public pool. After my short bout of panic (trying to grab peoples feet to get help) I suddenly gave in. I realized that this was the end. Oddly, I felt a moment of blissful peace.

Kind of like in the movies. You know, like when the white light suddenly appears out of the clouds.

Then suddenly, someone grabbed me. It was the girl who almost killed me. She lifted me up and carried me to the edge of the pool. Where I gagged and coughed trying to breathe again.

Which felt even worse than the drowning itself.

Not to mention the humiliation I felt in front of everyone. Especially, in front of the cute lifeguards.

Because the lifeguards are always cute, right?

The three positive and most important things that have come of this are: I started taking my daughters to swim class at a very young age. I will never regret the chilly mommy and me swim classes we went to.

They continued to take swim classes until I knew both my girls could swim well.

I too finally learned how to swim. I took adult swim classes as soon as I could afford them. I was in my twenties when I finally learned how to swim.

It just goes to show you, it’s never too late to learn something new.

The most important thing I learned which is also the most valuable positive thing. That I can spin out of this dire situation is that I am not afraid of dying.

Maybe it’s because I know the things I have accomplished in my life are enough. The people I have helped and the lives I have touched. Or maybe it was that moment of bliss I felt.

There was no fear.

So what lots of people consider the worst case scenario being death, I do not.

The worst case scenario for me is that I die unhappy. Nothing will stop me from trying to make as many people feel happier before that happens.

Making other people happy can make you feel happier.

That’s what makes me feel happy. When I help other people.

Whether it’s to help you lose weight or to try to find a happier career path… Or to write that book you’ve been thinking about. The one that’s eating you up inside.

It makes no difference to me. As long as I can help at least one person.

Some business experts would say that my website is “confusing” to visitors. The message isn’t always clear.

So here is what it is all about: How you can feel happier.

If you want to feel happier check out my list of products. It’s a mixed bag of stuff. I guess I’m still trying to figure out what makes me feel happier.

So kill me – I’m not afraid.

Contact me now if you need help growing your business through the Power of Writing. Or starting your own business…

Here’s what one happy client told me:

“I really love your way with words. You’re friggin talented Irene. I love how you write. It gave me chills.” 

~Jennelle Gordon
Founder of Beyond Freedom

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Pay it Forward on Pinterest

Discover how you can pay it forward on Pinterest. To help more entrepreneurs succeed and make the world a better place.

Imagine your website suddenly exploding with traffic! Finally, all your hard work is paying off…

People are signing up for your email list. And you are making the kind of money you always dreamed of making.

Read how we can band together as bloggers. By paying it forward to other business owners on Pinterest. To help our fellow bloggers ~business owners just like you and me~ get the traffic they need to grow their business.

Does this sound crazy???

Maybe. Maybe not…

I have an idea. A splendidly crazy, magnificent idea.

What if every time we saw a Pin that doesn’t have a rich keyword description (and relevant hashtags) we entered an amazing description?

With keywords and hashtags that can help make all your pins fly?!

Even if we did this only once a day…

Imagine the impact we could have!

If every single business owner (or blogger) on Pinterest, repinned someone else’s pin onto one of their boards. A pin that had no description or hashtags (or one that could be better) just to help another blogger.

By paying it forward on Pinterest.

Think about it.

This idea could go viral. Imagine how many bloggers we could help!

By taking only ONE minute of your time each day. How we could vastly improve the chances of another person’s Pinterest Pin going viral.

We all know that Pinterest is a search engine.

That a great pin description with keywords and hashtags is vital to making a Pinterest Pin go viral. Without them, it’s nearly impossible for your perfect customer to find your pins.

Think of how good it feels to help people.

In fact, I have already been doing this. When I see a pin on Pinterest that doesn’t have hashtags or a description, my first thought is they must be a new blogger.

They simply just don’t know yet how important hashtags and great descriptions are.

Which is one of the reasons I started writing about Pinterest.

Then one day I realized that a lot of my Pinterest pins are also being saved without hashtags! It took a little research and testing. But once I figured out why, I found a solution.

Actually, I thought of two ways that can help more bloggers get more traffic using Pinterest.

You see, I realized that it was because my blog readers were saving my pins directly from my website. Without adding hashtags. Once I realized it, I figured out how your readers can save your Pinterest Pins with your descriptions and hashtags. Without having to add them.

Even when they are being saved directly from your website.

This way, when your website visitors save your pins, they will be saved with your description and hashtags.

Increasing the chances of your Pinterest pins going viral and driving more traffic to your website.

Cool, huh?

In fact, I created a video where you can learn exactly how to do it. It’s a quick video tutorial that I added as a Bonus video to the Viral Pin Strategy. A mini-course I created that teaches you how to make your Pinterest pins go viral.

Over and over again…

The other idea I came up with is to “Pay it Forward” on Pinterest.

By sharing this we can help even more bloggers.

Isn’t that why we started blogging in the first place? To help people?

Trevor, the adorable little boy from the movie Pay it Forward asks, “What are you doing to change the world?”

Every kind gesture makes the world a better place…

I’m paying it forward now by sharing my winning formula to using Pinterest for your business. The exact same steps I used to make my Pinterest pins go viral! Download your FREE guide below. “10 Things that Can Make Your Pinterest Pins Go Viral.”

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Be Successful and Feel Happier

Overcome negativity, feel happier and live a life filled with abundance and success.

Lately, I have been reading quite a bit about healing and negativity. Especially about how to overcome negative thoughts after trauma.

There is a lot of great stuff out there on the world wide web. About positivity, healing and overcoming negativity. Lots of articles filled with suggestions on forgiveness and healing.

Some of which I agree with. Many I do not. 

I read an excellent book last year written by Pauline Longdon. It’s her true story of how she overcame depression after being discharged from the Australian Army. 

Where she became depressed because of the way she was treated.  

Not too far off from something I’ve experienced…

Pauline was an Army Nurse where she experienced some dreadful things. I won’t give too much away since I strongly encourage you to read the book. After being told by the Army that she would never recover, she eventually healed herself. She has since become successful and a highly sought after speaker and copywriter. 

Her book is called, “From Depression’s Darkness to the Light of Life.” 

If you haven’t read it, I highly recommend it. Whether you have personally felt depressed or not. Chances are you or someone you know will experience it. Her story will give you a deeper understanding of what one goes through during and after trauma.

One suggestion she shares, which I absolutely love, is that you don’t have to forgive your abuser. You should, however, find a way to stop allowing them to harm you. 

Instead Pauline suggests that you “release them” from your thoughts.

She encourages you to repeat, either out loud or to yourself, “I release you.” 

In doing this you stop allowing them to infect your thoughts. To release them from continuing to harm you. By reliving horrific memories, negative emotions and thoughts.

Another thing she writes in her book, which really struck a chord in me, is that you begin to blame yourself for feeling depressed. You blame yourself for allowing people and memories to harm you.

You blame yourself for not being stronger. Even though it would take a superhuman to overcome most traumatic situations. Without being affected emotionally or in some way.

Yet, we can have a tendency to become our own worst enemy. 

I being the proactive type, who is very healthy and one of the most emotionally stable people I know, do my own research. And I am proud to say that I have become a master at self-healing and care.

Through my research, I have found that a majority of the articles I have read (even from reputable sources) are all bullshit.

“Think positive,” they say.

“Your thoughts become your actions!” They shout with confidence.

“Think happy thoughts and the universe will bring you prosperity and abundance.” 

Oh, and this one is my favorite: “You are bringing the negativity upon yourself.” 

I have to call BS on that one too. Now I realize, that yes there are quite a lot of folks who spew negativity. 

Like rain pouring down from the gutters during a hurricane. 

I’m not talking about them. The people I am speaking of are people like Pauline and me. Successful, good natured, kind and compassionate people. Who go through “normal” tough times in life.

Who sometimes may suffer from PTSD after suffering through (and overcoming) horrific attacks. Along with many, many other people. Who have suffered inexplicable and unnecessary trauma. Often caused by circumstances beyond their control.

The truth is bad things happen to good people.

Saying that people harmed you because you brought it upon yourself is like saying, “She was raped because she wore a skirt.”

Claiming that you deserved it because you were bragging or boasting about your success, is ludicrous. When and if you were simply sharing your success with so-called friends. 

To even suggest that all your troubles came about because you had (gasp!) negative thoughts…

It’s absurd, to say the least.

There is nothing wrong with wearing a nice skirt and showing off your legs. There is nothing wrong with pursuing your dreams. And there is certainly nothing wrong with telling friends and family about your career achievements. 

Especially if you are trying to build a following on social media to build your business.

You should be able to enjoy your success and share it with your friends and family. Without jealousy or judgment. 

But here is the reality and the raw truth of it all: “The idea of you getting rich makes most people sick.” 

Not everyone of course. Other successful people like us usually “get it.” 

It’s the people who are NOT pursuing their dreams and passions. People who are stuck in unhappy marriages. People who unhappily go to their 9 to 5 jobs every day and people who work 80 hours a week – to hustle! To pay off the credit card debt they’ve accumulated.

These are the folks who will turn their backs on you, the second someone steps on you.

Then while you’re down, they will kick you. Again and again.

So then, will simply having “positive thoughts” bring you good fortune, fame, success, and abundance? Beyond your wildest dreams?

I highly doubt it. Sorry, Earl Nightingale. Good book, but…

The reality is that the more people you help, the more wealth, prosperity and happiness you will enjoy throughout your lifetime. Zig Ziglar had it right when he said, “You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.”

I concur. 

Which is why it is so important for me to share my story. I have struggled with this. Deeply struggled with whether or not I should tell the world what actually happened to me. Mostly, because I don’t want my children to be more hurt than they already have been.

With that said though, we have already been hurt. I cannot erase the past. Having a loving, caring mom, like myself who’s been terribly hurt, is still hurting them. Even if it is indirectly.

Trauma can affect you in every single aspect of your life. Your career, your health, your relationships, the decisions you make and your happiness.

Here’s a strange secret for you, “Greed, jealousy, envy, and money will make people do sick things.”

If by now you are thinking, “Oh my! She’s so negative!”

Damn right, I am. 

Because it feels good, to tell the truth.

Without the fear of judgment or abandonment. You see, I have nothing to lose. But I have everything to gain by sharing my positive outlook on life. 

Despite my telling it like it is.

The truth might “seem” negative. But in reality, knowing the truth can help you prevent bad things from happening to you. 

Being aware is being educated and prepared.

In reality, for every unkind person I have met throughout my life, there have been at least two people who have been kind.

People who I now call “Angels.”

Despite my seeming negative, I have a miraculous gift for finding a positive in every negative or unpleasant situation. Even when my beloved sister died of breast cancer. Despite how painful it was, I was able to be thankful for the time we had together.

I was thankful that instead of her dying suddenly, that she was given the opportunity to say goodbye to her friends & family during her final days.

Our entire family gathered at my nephew’s wedding only weeks before she died. 

Then on the day she died, many of her close friends came to visit her at the hospital. Making her laugh while sharing stories and happy memories. One friend even brought in 2 bottles of champagne. So we could toast and celebrate Natalie’s life. 

Instead of mourning her death.

I have always been a happy person. Just a normal, cheerful person. Who feels sad over normal things and who feels overjoyed by huge accomplishments. Like finally publishing my first book!

Like being asked to become the health & fitness expert on an award-winning radio show. A live radio show with millions of listeners.

Who wouldn’t feel happy?

Yet, people can (and will) find a way to spin positive situations into negative ones. Often for personal gain for themselves.

Lies, however, can only go so far.

I know deep down in my heart that the truth will set me free.

Just like Cheryl Strayed shared her story in her book Wild. How she fell into a state of depression after her mom passed. Then how she overcame her drug and sex addiction by seeking solace while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.

Similar to how Elizabeth Gilbert told her passionate true story in her book Eat Pray Love. Her story about her search for everything in life. After losing it all. Through travel, meditation and enjoying delicious food in Italy. Then finally finding love again on the romantic, tropical island of Bali.

These are another two of my favorite inspirational books. 

Why?

Because I can relate to both of their personal stories. 

I too have been searching for my mission in life. To find peace, love, success, and happiness. I too became depressed after being knocked down. By people who I once thought cared about me. 

What if I didn’t share my story?

What if someone out there needs my help right this minute? But because I’m too “fraidy cat” to share it, it doesn’t get told? With over 7 billion people on our planet, chances are pretty good someone has experienced something similar.

I have decided to share my story with the world.

A finally started writing this book. My story of how I went from surviving to thriving again. I named chapter one “The Beginning of the End.”

Because it is all up hill from here on out.

A good friend of mine recently said to me, “Re-write your story.”

That is exactly what I am doing. Regardless of how many more times I get knocked down. Or how many people kick me while I am there. This is it.

The beginning of the best part of my life. 

I will not allow anything or anyone to stop me from feeling happy again. 

Nor should you. Regardless of what you might be experiencing right now, remember this…

“Happiness is a feeling.” 

This gift I spoke about, having been blessed with the ability to find a positive side, to even the darkest of situations…

It wouldn’t be fair not to share that gift with you. 

Money and wealth have never been my main goal in life. Helping people makes me feel happy. It has always been my first priority. But I now realize the importance of wealth and security. You need money to have power. 

To fight when you are being attacked, protect yourself and your family. And so you can hire the best lawyers (if ever needed). 

Especially, to help maintain your stability through tough times. 

Which is exactly why I created The Power of Writing. To help more women like me, go from surviving to thriving again.

If this could happen to me, there is no question in my mind, that it could happen to anyone. 

Don’t wait another second. Don’t be unprepared the way I was. You never know what could happen tomorrow.

Are you ready to share your story with the world?

Download your FREE guide to begin making passive income (even while you sleep) and rapidly grow your business. Learn more here…

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Radio Expert Shares Secret Tips to Drive Traffic to Your Website

Imagine driving massive traffic to your website. But not just any traffic. The kind of traffic that generates leads, email opt-ins and sales!

Generating and driving traffic to your website (or blog) is one of the biggest challenges new bloggers and online business owners face.

It has certainly been one of my biggest challenges. Which is why I want to share my successes with you. To show you how you can drive the best traffic to your website to grow your business

There are many ways to drive traffic to your website. The key to success is consistency. The most important choice you need to make when it comes to traffic is choosing a platform or method you enjoy.

You will be spending a lot of time doing it.

If you don’t enjoy it, you might find yourself getting discouraged. Then quitting before it has a chance to work for you.

One method that has been working tremendously for me is Quora. If you enjoy answering questions that help people solve problems this is a perfect place to do it.

Quora is a place where people with problems go for answers. You can ask specific questions to the general public or you can request specific people to answer your questions.

Once you sign up for Quora, I recommend committing to answering at least one question per day. A question that is in your field of expertise. Then end your answer with a link to an offer or lead magnet.

Once you build your own following, people will begin asking for your advice.

Quora sends you email notifications throughout the day with requests. Specifically from people asking for your response as well as general questions. Based on previous questions you have answered.

Now that I have a following, I get numerous requests to answer questions. Regarding business, marketing, email list building, blogging, Pinterest, traffic and writing.

Another way to drive traffic to your website and build your email list is YouTube. If you like doing videos you can create your own YouTube channel. It’s very easy to do. But again you need to stay consistent. Offer something of value by creating a short training video.

Then end the video by sending your perfect customer to your website. Tell them what your offer will do for them. How it can solve a problem or make their life better. Then direct them to your website by telling them exactly where to go. This is called soft teaching.

Use Soft Teaching to Build a Following

Soft teaching is where you teach something of value without giving away your best content. You show them that you know what you’re talking about.

By building credibility and proving to them that you are an expert. Then you entice them to want more of what you have to offer. They opt-in to your email list and then you sell them something that helps solve their problem.

You should do this with every traffic source you use. During interviews, in your blog posts, videos, podcasts, on social media and in your emails.

Drive Traffic and Make Money with Pinterest.

Another fantastic traffic source is Pinterest. In fact, many bloggers use Pinterest as their main source of traffic. You can drive thousands, or millions even, to your website using Pinterest.

It is one of the best and least expensive ways to drive traffic to your website. Plus, if you like getting a little creative it can be a lot of fun. It’s very easy to do once you learn the basics. The best part about Pinterest is once you learn how to automate it most of the work is done for you.

Once I figured out how to drive a steady stream of traffic to my website using Pinterest, I knew I had a winning formula. To make Pinterest Pins go viral again and again.

You can learn exactly how you can create Pinterest Pins that go viral and drive traffic to your website too. I created what I call the Viral Pinterest Pin Bundle. It includes a 10 step checklist on how to set up and maximize your Pinterest Business account. Plus a short 28-minute video on how to create Pinterest Pins that go viral.

You will learn how to quickly grow your followers and monthly views. Along with secret marketing tips that show you how to create pins that will get repinned, shared and clicked through.

Straight to your website. To build your email list and make money using Pinterest. Click this link to learn more now: Make Money with Pinterest.

The Best Source of Traffic to Attract Your Perfect Customers

Out of the absolute best traffic sources I have used is the media. By getting interviewed as an expert on radio shows, live Facebook shows YouTube Channels and podcasts.

It is one of the best ways to establish instant credibility as the go-to expert in your industry.

Having a radio show host or podcaster with a loyal following toot your horn is amazing. Boasting about your success and your expertise. In fact, after my last podcast interview, I had my highest traffic month ever.

Think about it…

You are being interviewed on a podcast or show that is designed specifically for your perfect audience. The host of the show is telling his loyal followers all about you. Calling you the expert. Bragging about you. Then at the end of the show, they give you the opportunity to share your website and offer.

So you can tell your perfect target audience exactly where to go. Driving traffic to your website.

Not just any traffic but your ideal customer.

After my last interview, the Podcast host sent me a quick email that said, “That was fantastic! You are back!”

After taking a brief hiatus from the media, yes… I am back! Not just back but about to go full force with as many interviews as possible.

How to Get Featured on Radio Shows and Podcasts.

One of the easiest ways to get featured on radio shows is to let people know about a new book or offer. Writing a book can help you gain instant credibility as an expert in your industry.

To land you interviews on the best shows and help you get as much exposure for your business as possible.

Writing a book (and becoming a published author) is one of the easiest ways to get featured in the media. In fact, only 2 months after I published my first book I became the Health & Fitness Expert on an award-winning radio show with over two and a half million listeners.

Talk about positioning yourself as an expert.

I have since left the health and fitness niche to follow my true passion. My love of writing. Now I help people like you share your voice with the world. I help authors get published.

If you are ready to take your business to the next level then you should strongly consider writing a book.

It’s easier than you think.

In fact, I wrote my first book in only 2 weeks. In less than two weeks I had my first book written, published and sold.

The interviews began to pour in. Show hosts started contacting me for interviews. Then I started getting invited to speak at events.

This is how writing a book can impact your business.

It can help you quickly grow your business, build your email list and drive consistent traffic to your website.

Not just any traffic but the right traffic.

To help you write and publish your first book I created a FREE 10 step checklist. To show you exactly how you can write and publish your first book.

In as quickly as 2 weeks!

To download your FREE checklist click the link now: “10 Easy Steps to Start Writing Your Book Today.”

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Writing a Book Can Change Your Life

Imagine what would happen if doors to new and amazing opportunities kept opening up for you… 

That’s what writing a book can do. Things you never even dreamed of.

Opportunities that come to you!

Writing a book is easier than you think. Once I decided to publish my first book, I had my first book written, published and sold in less than 2 weeks. Using a simple 10 step system I created.

Within two months of publishing my first book I was asked to become the Health & Fitness Expert on an award-winning, live syndicated Radio Show. With millions of listeners!

How could I say no???

I went live on the radio with millions of listeners each and every month!

Sharing health advice. Helping millions of people live healthier and happier lives. Making our world a better place. Imagine the impact you can have on millions of lives. 

At the time I had just founded The Power of Writing. People kept telling me how they wanted to write a book. But that it seemed daunting.

To be completely honest, there was a time when I felt exactly the same way. That’s why I decided to help amazing people like you. 

So you can share your knowledge, your story and your voice…

Imagine the people you could touch. The impact that your voice and your message could have on the world.

We all have a story. Something only you, along with your personal experiences can reflect. With over 7 billion people on our planet, the chances are pretty darn good that there is someone out there who needs to hear what you have to say.

Start sharing your voice. With the power of writing you can reach vast amounts of people in a short amount of time.

By using the same easy steps that I used to become a published author, you can write your first book and have it published – FAST

I created a 10 step checklist that guides you from blank page to published author.

In “10 Easy Steps to Start Writing Your Book Today!”

Don’t wait any longer. Start today and you can have your first book, written, published and sold in less than a month.

Begin now by Downloading your FREE checklist below.  

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How to Use the Right Keywords and Hashtags to Make Money on Pinterest

“Help! He stole my strappy sandals!”
~Carrie Bradshaw “Sex and the City”

Read this cute story to discover how you can find and use the right keywords and hashtags on Pinterest. To make your Pinterest pins go viral so you can make money using Pinterest.

Plus a *secret* marketing tip that can make you lots of money…

One of my all-time favorite TV shows is “Sex and the City.” I especially love it since she too is a writer. And although I am not into shoes the way Carrie is, I do love a cute pair of strappy sandals.

I do not however, spend ridiculous amounts of money on Manolo Blahnik shoes. 

Not yet…

There is a scene where Carrie gets robbed in a deserted alleyway in broad daylight. She begs the thief not to take her favorite pair of Manolo Blahniks but he doesn’t give. She’s left with no purse, no money and worst of all – with no shoes.

On a dirty disgusting New York City sidewalk.

So you see?

Things could always be worse.

I have this miraculous gift for being able to spin every negative situation into a positive one. 

When Carrie’s friend Miranda shows up to save her (with a giant pair of sneakers that don’t fit) she hits it off with the cute cop who is taking the police report. So something good came of it.

At least her friend got a date.

Why do I bring up this sad story of Carrie losing her favorite pair of strappy sandals? Well, this morning I pulled out a pair of my favorite strappy sandals.

And I thought – I could use a new pair of shoes.

I went to Pinterest to see what’s on sale. Who doesn’t love a sale? I did a quick search and lots and lots of cute shoes popped up.

How to find the best hashtags that people are searching for on Pinterest.

Did you know that fashion is one of the top searches on Pinterest? So if you are thinking about starting a blog, fashion might be the way to go.

When I create new Pinterest boards I do a search to see what the top searches are on that subject. Then I write a keyword rich description and add relevant hashtags. Mine usually include: entrepreneurs, bloggers, blogging tips, traffic, Pinterest, lifestyle, etc.

My point is, when creating new Pinterest boards do a little research. To see what people are searching for in your niche. Create boards your Pinterest followers will find helpful.

How to Add Keyword Hashtags to Your Pins and Pinterest Boards

Then add relevant hashtags to your Pinterest boards and pins. This way your ideal customer can easily find them. Not just anyone but the perfect followers. Who want to buy your products and services.

So you can make more money. To buy new shoes.

There is a lot more to Pinterest than simply creating a business account and throwing up some pins. 

There is also a lot more to marketing and selling your products online. One thing, in particular, that is the *secret* to successful selling. Something I do consistently with my Pinterest account, my Pinterest pins...

And all of my marketing strategies.

It’s something you can easily apply to all of your marketing and selling online too. It just so happens that I share this secret marketing strategy in the Viral Pinterest Pin Strategy Bundle.

This is a Marketing Strategy Used by All Million Dollar Marketers.

This same marketing strategy is used by ALL the top copywriters and marketers (in every industry) in the world. 

It’s a strategy that made a now well known product fly off store shelves. Creating a billion dollar industry that now has boxes lining shelves in just about every grocery store in the US. 

That is now bought by and used in most households.

You can find out how you can use this same marketing strategy to sell all of your products. I share this marketing tip in the PDF included with the “Traffic Driving Bundle.” It’s a special edition sold ONLY with the Viral Pinterest Pin Bundle. Sold exclusively here on my website.

You can’t get this anywhere else.

Here’s another marketing tip: Never give your best stuff for free.

This exact same marketing strategy also played a huge part in JK Rowling’s success. That helped make the Harry Potter series the #1 selling books in the world.

It is a true story I learned just the other day. From a Publishing Agent with one of the top Publishing companies. A publishing company that has been in business for over 25 years. Who I am considering using for some of my upcoming books.

It’s amazing the things you can learn by having the right connections. Or by buying the right products from people who learn from the right connections.

Use Pinterest to Drive Traffic to Your Website and Make More Money.

Start using Pinterest now. To drive traffic to your website. To drive loads of happy customers to your landing pages, blog posts and email opt-ins. So you can make more money using Pinterest too.

To buy more shoes…

Oh, and by the way, I know you’re not a shoe thief (and you would never steal my strappy sandals). But you can steal this! The crazy traffic driving Viral Pinterest Strategy is a steal at this low, low price! Kick the link below to start now: I want to make money on Pinterest!

Or start here… Download a FREE copy of the original checklist “10 Things that Can Make Your Pinterest Pins Go Viral” here now:

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7 Ways to Drive Traffic to Your Blog and Have Fun Doing It!

Turn your business into bliss. Read how you can make blogging fun, make more money doing it and keep going.

In this article, I am going to share with you 7 ways to successfully drive traffic to your blog. Plus, how to have as much fun as possible – while doing it.

Warning – this a pretty long blog post with a lot of information. Pin it now so you can read it later. In case you get interrupted. Then come back and read it.

If you’re not having fun with your blog then what’s the point, right?

I’m not sure if every blogger goes through this or not. But having heard a lot of stories of the ups and downs makes me think most bloggers have gone through this too. Or something similar at least.

Making money is fun.

Obviously. But I would rather enjoy what I’m writing about than focus on just making money blogging. There are a lot of ways you can make money.

If I didn’t care about my passion, the freedom of flexibility and helping people in a way where I can possibly impact millions of lives – then I would have stayed in real estate.

After many years of working as as Realtor, I had reached a point where most of business came to me from repeat business and referrals.

But I wasn’t fulfilled.

I needed more. Let’s be honest though. Blogging is hard. There are so many things to learn. Building a following, learning how to monetize it and the “biggie” driving traffic to your blog. It can get frustrating.

Once I finally found a system using Pinterest that was finally driving a steady flow of traffic to my website I lost sight of my vision, my purpose and my passion.

Don’t Lose Sight of Your Passion.

I instinctively want to help people. So when I discovered what I call a winning formula to put Pinterest on automation it became my obsession. I became so obsessed with Pinterest and driving traffic that it’s all I was writing about.

I put my other top priorities like creating continuity and writing courses on a shelf. Things that I think can help my audience more than another blogger teaching Pinterest. Stuff quite frankly, I am even better at. That I can teach you.

That’s when blogging stopped being fun.

My new followers and email subscribers aren’t engaging as much. And well…

I thought about quitting blogging altogether. The problem is though, that I am NOT a quitter.

So once again I find myself shifting my focus. Hopefully, this time for the better. That’s why I wanted to write this article.

To make sure you are having fun blogging too.

Now I am going to share a few ways that you can drive traffic to your website. That hopefully makes it more fun for you. So you can make more money and not lose sight of your passion.

Oh and to the left is a silly face my youngest daughter made a few years ago. I came across the picture today. As I’m getting ready to start selling stock photos for bloggers.

Now let’s continue…

The Best Way to Drive Traffic to Your Website.

I have been doing this for long enough that I can honestly tell you that media and building a reputation is the best form of traffic.

The credibility you get from being interviewed as the “expert” by someone else is priceless. The link backs to your website heightens Google awareness for you and your website.

Plus, you can reach masses of people by doing it.

Another way to become an instant expert in any industry is to write a book.

Right after I started blogging I wrote my first book. Within two weeks I had my first book written, published and the first copy sold.

Writing my first book opened up so many amazing opportunities for me.

I was going live on the radio and being interviewed for podcasts every week. I was accepted into a Mastermind group where I flew to LA and met with a room filled with like-minded entrepreneurs.

In less than two months from writing my first book I was asked to become the Health & Fitness expert on an award winning radio show. Where I went live every month to speak to over 2 1/2 million listeners.

Talk about FUN!

Then some bad stuff happened. I’m not ready to share that part of my story yet. But let’s just say I wouldn’t wish what happened to me upon my worst enemy.

That’s how bad it was.

Okay, enough negativity. At some point, I gave up the radio show and stopped going on interviews. As you can imagine this pretty much killed my business. For a while.

Then I discovered Pinterest. Finally, a way to get traffic to my website without being in the public eye.

Which I was desperately trying to avoid.

I went all in. I was determined to start making money with my blog using Pinterest. Of course, seeing sales come in and watching my email list grow was fun.

Kind of.

But I was losing my voice. My purpose. My mission. To help people feel happier. To live a happier and healthy lifestyle.

That’s when I started getting kind of depressed again.

This time not because of circumstances beyond my control. But because I wasn’t doing what I am meant to be doing.

I don’t want to become a Pinterest expert.

Yes, I will continue to use the Viral Pinterest Pin Strategy to continue to drive consistent traffic to my website. To keep making sales.

Until eventually, it massively explodes. Which takes time, consistency and patience.

However, it’s time to go back to what I really enjoy doing. It’s Time to have fun again. It’s time to come out of my shell.

No more hiding from the world.

I will be going back to promoting my books. In the past year, I have written over a dozen books while I was “hiding out.”

It’s time to publish and promote my upcoming books and have fun doing it.

Which is another thing I have been doing. Helping authors share their stories. If you have a story that needs to be heard. Or you want an easy way to get into the media and get interviews. That can skyrocket your business, I can help you with that.

Another thing that’s fun is when a client out of the blue writes you a testimonial. After going live on one of the radio shows, one of the hosts asked me to help him with his book.

He is a musician now turned author. Here’s what he wrote about me on Alignable. “Irene is loyal to her clients, she strives to meet their needs, a true professional” ~Win Thompkins.

Fun right? Hearing good stuff about yourself out of the blue.

That’s what I’m talking about Making blogging fun! Creating the life you want from blogging. There are lots of ways to drive traffic to your blog.

Here are five more ways to drive traffic to your blog.

Create a Facebook group or join other Facebook groups. You can answer questions on Quora. You wouldn’t believe how many people ask me for *expert* advice every single day.

Plus, if you follow me on Quora you can read tons of blogging advice I give to new bloggers.

Start your own YouTube channel. It’s super easy to get started but you need to be consistent with this. I am just exploring this myself. Now that I’m getting back into video and live radio. So I will be keeping you posted as to what’s working and what’s not.

You can drive traffic to your website by doing Facebook or Instagram lives.

People love videos. Especially live videos. I shied away from this after my trauma. I realize though that if you want to be successful in the online world and build trust, you need to do videos.

Facebook and Instagram prefer that you use their live video streams. They will push them further than if you put a link to any source that will take your viewers away from their platform.

Use videos on your website to build trust, build your email list and keep people coming back.

I just signed up with Vimeo. So far they rock the house so check them out. You can even get started for free. I am not an affiliate for any of these by the way.

I’ve done a lot of research and just want you to know the best stuff.

Learn everything possible about SEO. And if you haven’t already, you should download and use the Yoast plugin.

This has been blog changing for me.

I didn’t know about Yoast until recently. Like it was a bloggers secret or something. Hopefully, you already knew about this but if not, now you do.

This blog post is already super long and I could go on forever. There is so much to learn and share about blogging! Please pin this to all your relevant boards so we can help other bloggers too!

We need to help each other as much as we can. Just one more super important thing as I sum up…

The Most Important Thing About Blogging.

Whichever way (or ways) you decide to drive traffic to your blog, do what you enjoy most. If you don’t enjoy it you are more likely to quit. The key to any successful traffic strategy is using consistency. Keep going and you will succeed.

To get more traffic to your website now, check out how you can create Pinterest pins that go viral.

Drive steady, consistent traffic to your website. So you can make more money and have fun blogging. Click on the fun little picture below or click this link to get started now.