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Alex Birkett

Name Your Year (2022): Commit

My friend Joe Martin is a smart guy. I look up to him when it comes to designing a fulfilling life, and also when it comes to acoustic Kanye West covers. One of the coolest things he does is name his year in advance. It sets the intent for your actions and is a quick … Read more

How to write email drip campaigns

All of us at [company name] want to take a moment to express our gratitude to you as a loyal customer. As a token of this appreciation, we’d like to offer you something completely free and of great value… If you receive an email like this, there are good chances that the brand is targeting … Read more

2021 Recap (2022 Goals)

New Year’s Resolutions™ are overrated, but time-based goals are nice, and so are general life reflections. I find it’s valuable to put them in writing and in public, mostly for reference and reflection down the line. I’ve been doing these since 2016 (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020) and find them fun and useful. 2021 Was a Good … Read more

How to send an email blast (+ 21 examples)

You know that one thing that you can’t live with can’t live without? That’s an email blast for you! Click here! Click here! Click here! Now, don’t you feel like a schoolteacher trying to get your kids to pay attention? That’s what your customers feel like during an email blast. And unlike your school teacher, … Read more

The 16 Best Appointment Scheduling Software in 2023

One of the biggest challenges facing small business owners is keeping their schedules organized. With more meetings, seminars, client calls, and events, it becomes more difficult to manage time. Appointment scheduling software automates calendar management and helps small businesses manage time more efficiently. Businesses can easily connect with customers at times that are convenient for … Read more

The 9 Best CMS Platforms in 2026

Whether you’re starting a new website or redesigning your current one, there’s a good chance you’ll be using a CMS. The question is, though…what CMS solution should you choose? CMS solutions can save time and money (free up valuable developer time) in the long run, but getting started with them can be challenging. If you … Read more

SEO Redirect Best Practices and FAQs

Redirects are an important part of technical SEO. When done properly, they can optimize your site and improve your rankings. This article will cover some of the unaddressed questions on the topic of redirects. The aim is to explain things as simply as possible to make redirects accessible to all SEOs, from beginners to experts. … Read more