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Unlock a Better Viewer Experience: How to Disable YouTube Ads on Your Channel

Are you a business owner or content creator who wants to improve your audience’s experience by removing ads from your YouTube videos? In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn exactly how to turn off ads on your YouTube channel—even if you’re not monetised yet. This is especially helpful for channels sharing meditation, relaxation, or business content where uninterrupted viewing matters most.

Whether you haven’t met the YouTube Partner Program criteria or simply want to offer ad-free videos, this tutorial will walk you through the process using YouTube Studio’s advanced settings.

#disableyoutubeads #youtubeads #businessyoutube #youtubetips #contentcreator #adfreevideos

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How to Disable YouTube Ads on Your Channel | Step-by-Step Guide for Business Owners
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Are you still using Linktree in your Instagram bio? You could be losing sales and missing out on valuable leads! In this video, I reveal why Linktree alternatives are a smarter choice for business owners who want to grow their business, automate follow-ups, and convert more Instagram followers into customers.

Discover how to set up your own branded links page—either on your website or within your CRM (like GoHighLevel, ManyChat, or Kartra)—and learn how to automate email follow-ups for every click. Stop sending traffic to Linktree and start owning your audience!

Timestamps & Key Talking Points:

00:00 – Why Linktree could be costing you sales
00:20 – Why “link in bio” isn’t the best strategy
00:36 – Using ManyChat for Instagram DM automation
00:58 – Two better Linktree alternatives: website links page & CRM landing page
01:18 – How a website links page keeps traffic on your site
01:33 – Setting up a CRM landing page for advanced automation
02:04 – Automating follow-up emails when users click your links
02:21 – The importance of building your email list
02:50 – Real example: How my CRM landing page works
03:17 – Branding your links page for a professional look
03:43 – Following up with warm leads automatically
04:04 – Tools you can use: GoHighLevel, Kartra, ManyChat, and more
04:26 – Final tips: Always send traffic to your own domain
04:39 – Subscribe for more business growth tips!

Key Takeaways:

Why Linktree alternatives help you grow your business faster

How to build a custom links page on your website or CRM

Automate follow-ups and boost sales with email marketing

Convert Instagram followers into customers and leads

Best tools for Instagram marketing automation in 2025

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#LinktreeAlternatives #GrowYourBusiness #InstagramMarketing #EmailAutomation #BusinessOwnerTips #LeadGeneration #CRM #ManyChat #GoHighLevel #Kartra #MarketingAutomation #InstagramBio #WebsiteLinksPage

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Stop Using Linktree: Best Alternatives to Grow Your Business & Capture More Leads (2025 Guide)
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In this video, you’ll learn how to add a brand kit in Canva Pro, making it easy to manage your brand colors, logos, and fonts for all your business designs. Whether you’re an online business owner, entrepreneur, or digital marketer, this Canva Pro branding guide will help you streamline your workflow and create consistent, professional visuals in minutes.

What you’ll learn in this Canva tutorial:

How to set up your Canva Brand Kit for your business or clients

Adding logos, brand colors, and custom fonts in Canva Pro

Tips for managing multiple brands and brand assets

How to use your Brand Kit for social media graphics and marketing materials

Time-saving Canva Pro features for online business owners and entrepreneurs

Why use the Canva Brand Kit?
The Canva Brand Kit is a powerful tool for anyone who needs to keep their branding consistent across all platforms. With just a few clicks, you can access your logos, fonts, and colors, making design fast and easy-perfect for small business owners, social media managers, and digital marketers!

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:45 Accessing the Brand Kit in Canva Pro
1:30 Uploading your logos and brand assets
2:15 Setting up brand colors and fonts
3:10 Using your Brand Kit in designs
4:00 Tips for managing multiple brands
5:00 Final thoughts and Canva Pro tips

Ready to take your branding to the next level?
Watch now and discover how Canva Pro can save you time and keep your business looking professional!

**#canvabrandkit #canvatutorial #canvaprotips #brandingforbusiness #nvaforentrepreneurs

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How to Set Up a Brand Kit in Canva Pro (Step-by-Step Tutorial for Online Business Owners)
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Unlock the power of Stripe payment links with this step-by-step tutorial! In this video, you’ll learn exactly how to create a Stripe payment link for any product in your Stripe account. Whether you want to share a Stripe payment link on your sales page, send it directly to a client, or streamline your online sales process, this guide will walk you through every step.

If you’re looking for an easy way to accept payments online, this Stripe payment link tutorial is for you. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more Stripe tips, payment link guides, and online sales strategies!

#stripepaymentlink #stripe #onlinesales #paymentlink #stripecheckout #digitalproducts #salespage

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How to Create a Stripe Payment Link for Any Product | Step-by-Step Tutorial
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Learn how to do SEO on your WordPress website with this easy step-by-step tutorial using the free Yoast SEO plugin! Whether you’re a beginner or an online business owner looking to improve your website’s search rankings, this video will guide you through the essential on-page SEO techniques to optimise your WordPress site for Google.

In this video, you’ll discover:

How to install and set up the Yoast SEO plugin on WordPress

How to choose the perfect focus keyphrase for your pages and blog posts

Tips for writing effective meta descriptions that boost your click-through rates

How to add alt text to images for better SEO

The importance of internal linking and how to do it easily

How to optimise your SEO title and URL slug for maximum impact

Best practices to avoid keyword stuffing and keep your content natural and engaging

If you want to improve your WordPress SEO, get more traffic, and attract more customers to your online business, this tutorial is perfect for you. No premium tools needed-just the free Yoast plugin and simple SEO strategies that anyone can implement.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to WordPress SEO
00:23 Installing Yoast SEO plugin
00:46 Editing SEO for individual pages
01:16 Choosing focus keyphrases
02:02 Adding alt text to images
02:50 Internal linking tips
03:35 Writing effective meta descriptions
05:05 Optimising SEO titles
07:32 Avoiding keyword stuffing

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How to Do SEO on Your WordPress Website with Yoast SEO (Step-by-Step Tutorial 2025)
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Learn how to add a blog to your WordPress website quickly and easily with this step-by-step tutorial! Whether you're a beginner or an online business owner looking to boost your content marketing, this video shows you exactly how to create, schedule, and publish blog posts on WordPress.

In this video, you'll discover:

How to add a blog post to WordPress

Tips for adding images and hyperlinks to your posts

How to schedule blog posts for consistent publishing

Setting featured images to enhance your blog’s appearance

Simple blogging tips for online business owners and entrepreneurs

How to share your WordPress blog on social media to increase traffic

This WordPress blog tutorial for beginners is perfect for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone wanting to use WordPress as a powerful marketing tool. Get your blog up and running today and start driving more visitors to your website!

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How to Add a Blog to Your WordPress Website | Step-by-Step WordPress Blog Tutorial
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Whether you’re doing LinkedIn outreach, competitor analysis, or just want to keep your activity private, using LinkedIn’s incognito features is essential. This LinkedIn settings tutorial will help you control your visibility and protect your privacy while networking or researching on LinkedIn.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
00:26 – Accessing LinkedIn privacy settings
00:57 – How to enable Private Mode
01:20 – Why use anonymous browsing on LinkedIn

Why use LinkedIn Private Mode?

Conduct research on competitors or potential clients

Network discreetly as a business owner or entrepreneur

Block or remove connections without alerting them

Keep your LinkedIn activity private and secure

Related topics:
LinkedIn anonymous browsing, LinkedIn for business owners, LinkedIn privacy guide, LinkedIn profile tips, LinkedIn marketing tips, LinkedIn lead generation, LinkedIn competitive analysis.

👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment if you found this LinkedIn privacy tip helpful!

#LinkedInPrivateMode #LinkedInTips #LinkedInForBusiness #LinkedInPrivacy #LinkedInTutorial

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How to Use LinkedIn Private Mode (2025) | Browse Profiles Anonymously & Hide Your Views
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Learn how to go live on Facebook using StreamYard (perfect for online business owners!)
In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to stream live to Facebook via StreamYard, including a clever workaround for broadcasting to Facebook groups (which StreamYard doesn’t natively support). Perfect for entrepreneurs who want to host professional live streams for their audience!

What you’ll learn:
✅ How to set up StreamYard for Facebook Live (pages vs profiles)
✅ Scheduling Facebook Lives with custom thumbnails
✅ Sharing your live stream to groups after going live
✅ StreamYard vs Zoom for Facebook streaming


Key timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction & StreamYard setup
00:34 - Facebook group workaround explained
01:12 - Connecting your Facebook profile/page
02:38 - Scheduling with cover images
03:11 - Going live & sharing to groups
04:22 - Why StreamYard beats Zoom for Facebook Lives

Perfect for: Online business owners, course creators, coaches, and entrepreneurs who want to:

Host professional live streams without technical headaches

Master StreamYard’s Facebook integration

Stream to groups via profile/page workarounds

Avoid common permission errors

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How to go Live on Facebook via Streamyard
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Are you an online business owner or entrepreneur looking to stream your Zoom meetings into a Facebook group? In this easy-to-follow tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to go live in a Facebook group from Zoom, including all the settings and steps you need to get started. Whether you want to host webinars, live Q&As, or virtual events for your community, this video will walk you through the entire process!

*Please note Zoom does not allow direct streaming into Facebook groups - this is a work around. 

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
00:37 – Zoom account settings for live streaming
01:10 – Scheduling your Zoom meeting
01:43 – Creating a Facebook group event
02:38 – Setting up Facebook Live with Zoom
03:26 – Going live from Zoom to Facebook group
04:13 – Final tips and troubleshooting


#ZoomToFacebookGroup #FacebookGroupLiveStream #OnlineBusinessTips

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How to go live in a Facebook group from Zoom
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Yup, I said it. And no, I haven’t lost the plot. Yup, I said it. And no, I haven’t lost the plot.

There’s this weird idea floating around that offering a freebie in exchange for an email is manipulative. Unethical, even.

But here’s the truth: a lead magnet is just a transaction.
No different to getting a free sample at the beauty counter or a free recipe from your fave food blogger.

The problem isn’t lead magnets.
It’s the ones that overpromise, underdeliver, and feel like a glorified sales pitch wrapped in a Canva template.

When done right?
A lead magnet builds trust, shows off your value, and opens the door to deeper connection.

It’s not bribery.
It’s strategy.
And it’s time we stopped pretending otherwise.

If you’ve been second-guessing whether to offer a freebie (or secretly feel weird about the one you already have), you need to read this blog.

Comment the word blog and I’ll send you the link directly.

#leadmagnet #emailmarketingtips #ethicalmarketing #marketingtruths #businessstrategy #emailgrowth #onlinebusinessowner #marketingmyths #growyourlist #confidenceinbusiness #digitalmarketingstrategy #smallbusinesstips
I’ve come to the conclusion that, as a global co I’ve come to the conclusion that, as a global community, we need to finally decide:

Does the week start on a Sunday…
 …or a Monday?

Because I’m tired of flipping between calendars like I’m in some kind of scheduling multiverse.

Print planner? Starts on Monday.
Meta Business Suite Scheduler? Starts on Sunday 
Google Calendar? You can change the settings for it to start on a Saturday (Don't even get me started!) 
My brain? Doesn’t even know what day it is anymore.

Seriously. How are we supposed to plan world domination (or even just our to-do list) when the calendar keeps gaslighting us?

Let’s vote.

Team Sunday or Team Monday?

(And yes, if you're one of those people who starts the week on a Saturday like the google calendar we need to talk.)

#BusinessOwnerLife #PlannerProblems #DigitalCalendarWoes #TimeBlockingTroubles #ProductivityHumour #TeamMonday #TeamSunday #MakeAChoiceAlready
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Let me guess…

You’ve got a million things on your plate.
Your to-do list has its own postcode.
And every time you sit down to “get stuff done”..

BOOM - A notification, a distraction, something or someone needing your attention (again).

That’s exactly why I created this free Time Blocking Guide for business owners who are done flying by the seat of their pants!! 

Inside, I’ll show you:

✅ How to plan your week in 5 simple steps
✅ How to protect your priorities without burning out
✅ Why time blocking isn’t just for the hyper-organised
✅ Two printable planners (one-page + two-page) so you can choose your vibe
✅ Tips to make it stick even when life gets messy

Whether you’re running a business, side hustle, or just trying to reclaim your Mondays,  this guide will help you stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling on it.

Want a copy?

Comment TIMEBLOCK and I’ll send it straight to your inbox.

#TimeBlocking #ProductivityTips #WeeklyPlanner #FemaleEntrepreneur #OnlineBusinessSupport #TimeManagementForBusinessOwners #PlanWithPurpose #BusinessStrategyTools #WorkLifeBalance #SmallBusinessSupport #OverwhelmedToOrganised #PlannerAddict
I know how exciting it is when you launch a new Fa I know how exciting it is when you launch a new Facebook group. You’ve got big plans, great content coming, and you want to grow fast.

So you hit that tempting “Invite All Friends” button… 

But just because someone is your Facebook friend doesn’t mean they’re the right fit for your group.

And mass-inviting everyone might actually do more harm than good.

Let me explain.

Yesterday, I got invited to the same group three times. I wasn’t interested the first time… and I definitely wasn’t more interested the third. In fact, it made me feel like a number, not a person.

Audience growth isn’t about numbers. It’s about connection.

If you want a thriving, engaged community, here’s what I recommend instead:

✅ Be intentional. Share the link with people you know would benefit from the space you're creating and give them the option to join. Don't just invite them. 
✅ Create curiosity. Share what your group is about in your content. If people feel drawn to it, they’ll join because they want to.
✅ Use opt-ins or lead magnets to bring the right people in with value upfront and add a link to the Facebook Group on the thank you page and in the welcome email. 
✅ Nurture, don’t pressure. You want your group full of people who are excited to be there. Not just filling space and inflating your numbers.

It might be a slower burn, but the payoff is so much better. Because a group of 100 people who care is far more powerful than 1,000 who never engage.

If you’re serious about building a strong community do it with intention.

Have you ever been added to a group you didn’t ask to join? Or accidentally invited people who weren’t the right fit? 

(Of course - this is if the little Facebook glitch doesn't invite all your followers when you set up the group - make sure you turn that off!!) 

#FacebookGroupTips #CommunityBuilding #OnlineBusinessGrowth #EthicalMarketing #AudienceGrowth #ConnectionOverClicks #GrowYourGroupRight #ContentMarketingTips #SocialMediaStrategy #ValueFirstMarketing #ShellyShulman
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