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Welcome to This Week Online Today with your host Ahmed Khalifa, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully.
And to those who have subscribed to my newsletter, you will also receive a bonus tip of the week to help you further. So make sure you subscribe to stay ahead of your competitions.
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Episode #74 - The Last Episode...?

October 27, 2018 23:00 - 6 minutes - 2.87 MB

Welcome to episode 74 of This Week Online Today, where I decided to keep it basic and discuss the future of the podcast. And hopefully with your help, I can decide whether it's the last episode or not. Feel free to contact me or connect with me on social media if you have any comments to make about this episode. Transcripts is available here.

Episode #73 - The Fall of Google+ Further Highlights the Need to Own Your Content

October 11, 2018 23:00 - 12 minutes - 5.73 MB

Welcome to episode 73 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And if you have already subscribed to the newsletter, you will also receive an exclusive bonus tip of the week to help you further about this topic. If you haven't, don't miss out and make sure you subscribe to the newsletter to stay ahead of your...

Episode #72 - The Proposed Future of a Longer-Term & More Honest Influencer Marketing

October 04, 2018 23:00 - 9 minutes - 4.44 MB

Welcome to episode 72 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And if you have already subscribed to the newsletter, you will also receive an exclusive bonus tip of the week to help you further about this topic. If you haven't, don't miss out and make sure you subscribe to the newsletter to stay ahead of your ...

Episode #71 - Instagram Founders (Suspiciously Like WhatsApp) Unfriend Facebook. What Could That Mean For You?

September 27, 2018 23:00 - 14 minutes - 6.61 MB

Welcome to episode 71 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And if you have already subscribed to the newsletter, you will also receive an exclusive bonus tip of the week to help you further about this topic. If you haven't, don't miss out and make sure you subscribe to the newsletter to stay ahead of your ...

Episode #70 - Google Made 2,453 Search Changes in 2017. What Does that Mean for Business Owners & Marketers?

September 20, 2018 23:00 - 12 minutes - 5.98 MB

Welcome to episode 70 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And if you have already subscribed to the newsletter, you will also receive an exclusive bonus tip of the week to help you further about this topic. If you haven't, don't miss out and make sure you subscribe to the newsletter to stay ahead of your ...

Episode #69 - Should Google AMP "Go To Hell"? Or Should We Embrace It?

September 07, 2018 23:00 - 14 minutes - 6.57 MB

Welcome to episode 69 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And if you have already subscribed to the newsletter, you will also receive an exclusive bonus tip of the week to help you further about this topic. If you haven't, don't miss out and make sure you subscribe to the newsletter to stay ahead of your ...

Episode #68 - Angry West Ham United Fans Complained After Email Breach Revealed Addresses to Hundreds of People...Twice!

August 23, 2018 23:00 - 9 minutes - 4.43 MB

Welcome to episode 68 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And if you have already subscribed to the newsletter, you will also receive an exclusive bonus tip of the week to help you further about this topic. If you haven't, don't miss out and make sure you subscribe to the newsletter to stay ahead of your ...

Episode #67 - Being Lazy With Your Content Shows Disrespect to Your Audience. But is Google Helping the Cause?

August 16, 2018 23:00 - 12 minutes - 5.76 MB

Welcome to episode 67 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And if you have already subscribed to the newsletter, you will also receive an exclusive bonus tip of the week to help you further about this topic. If you haven't, don't miss out and make sure you subscribe to the newsletter to stay ahead of your ...

Episode #66 - WordPress 4.9.8 Has Introduced Gutenberg. But Be Aware of the "Shiny Object Syndrome"

August 09, 2018 23:00 - 11 minutes - 5.09 MB

Welcome to episode 66 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And if you have already subscribed to the newsletter, you will also receive an exclusive bonus tip of the week to help you further about this topic. If you haven't, don't miss out and make sure you subscribe to the newsletter to stay ahead of your ...

Episode #65 - Reddit Got Hacked Because of "Insecure 2FA". But Is Using 2FA Still a Good Idea?

August 02, 2018 23:00 - 11 minutes - 5.17 MB

Welcome to episode 65 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And if you have already subscribed to the newsletter, you will also receive an exclusive bonus tip of the week to help you further about this topic. If you haven't, don't miss out and make sure you subscribe to the newsletter to stay ahead of your ...

Episode #64 - Chrome Marking Non-HTTPS Sites Not Secure and Why You Should Care About HTTPS & Site Security

July 26, 2018 23:00 - 12 minutes - 5.93 MB

Welcome to episode 64 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And if you have already subscribed to the newsletter, you will also receive an exclusive bonus tip of the week to help you further about this topic. If you haven't, don't miss out and make sure you subscribe to the newsletter to stay ahead of your ...

Episode #63 - Google Fined $5.1bn/£3.8bn by EU for Abusing its Power on Android. But Shouldn't They Do What They Want with Their Products?

July 19, 2018 23:00 - 17 minutes - 7.85 MB

Welcome to episode 63 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And if you have already subscribed to the newsletter, you will also receive an exclusive bonus tip of the week to help you further about this topic. If you haven't, don't miss out and make sure you subscribe to the newsletter to stay ahead of your ...

Episode #62 - Twitter Suspending Fake Accounts & The Confession of a Serial Follower/Unfollower

July 12, 2018 23:00 - 17 minutes - 8.07 MB

Welcome to episode 62 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And if you have already subscribed to the newsletter, you will also receive an exclusive bonus tip of the week to help you further about this topic. If you haven't, don't miss out and make sure you subscribe to the newsletter to stay ahead of your ...

Episode #61 - Forbes Wakes Up & Tackles Well-Known SEOs for "Link Selling"

July 05, 2018 23:00 - 14 minutes - 6.6 MB

Welcome to episode 61 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And if you have already subscribed to the newsletter, you will also receive an exclusive bonus tip of the week to help you further about this topic. If you haven't, don't miss out and make sure you subscribe to the newsletter to stay ahead of your ...

Episode #60 - WP Engine Acquiring StudioPress, What Does it Mean for You & WordPress + Other Important News

June 28, 2018 23:00 - 16 minutes - 7.85 MB

Welcome to episode 60 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And if you have already subscribed to the newsletter, you will also receive an exclusive bonus tip of the week to help you further about this topic. If you haven't, don't miss out and make sure you subscribe to the newsletter to stay ahead of your ...

Episode #59 - What Does Instagram TV (IGTV) Mean For You?

June 21, 2018 23:00 - 16 minutes - 7.43 MB

Welcome to episode 59 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And if you have already subscribed to the newsletter, you will also receive an exclusive bonus tip of the week to help you further about this topic. If you haven't, don't miss out and make sure you subscribe to the newsletter to stay ahead of your ...

Episode #58 - The World Cup Online: What Happens Online During World Cup 2018?

June 14, 2018 23:00 - 19 minutes - 9.13 MB

Welcome to episode 58 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And if you have already subscribed to the newsletter, you will also receive an exclusive bonus tip of the week to help you further about this topic. If you haven't, don't miss out and make sure you subscribe to the newsletter to stay ahead of your ...

Episode #57 - Yoast SEO 7.0 Bug is a Mistake. So Why All the Negative Reaction & Where is the Appreciation?

June 07, 2018 23:00 - 17 minutes - 7.99 MB

Welcome to episode 57 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And if you have already subscribed to the newsletter, you will also receive an exclusive bonus tip of the week to help you further about this topic. If you haven't, don't miss out and make sure you subscribe to the newsletter to stay ahead of your ...

Episode #56 - An Overview of the 2018 Internet Trends Report by Mary Meeker

May 31, 2018 23:00 - 15 minutes - 7.21 MB

Welcome to episode 56 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And if you have already subscribed to the newsletter, you will also receive an exclusive bonus tip of the week to help you further about this topic. If you haven't, don't miss out and make sure you subscribe to the newsletter to stay ahead of your ...

Episode #55 - Google Giveth & Taketh Away Your Meta Description

May 17, 2018 23:00 - 16 minutes - 7.46 MB

Welcome to episode 55 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And if you have already subscribed to the newsletter, you will also receive an exclusive bonus tip of the week to help you further about this topic. If you haven't, don't miss out and make sure you subscribe to the newsletter to stay ahead of your ...

Episode #54 - Google Duplex and the seriously stunning yet also scary demo of Google Assistant making phone calls for you

May 10, 2018 23:00 - 17 minutes - 8.1 MB

Welcome to episode 54 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And if you subscribe to the newsletter in this post, I will also include bonus tip of the week to help you further about this topic. In this episode of This Week Online Today, I talk about the following: Google's new Duplex technology The jaw dro...

Episode #53 - Is SEO Dead? Should I Be Worried About it? Should I Ignore it? Should I Do Something Else?

May 03, 2018 23:00 - 16 minutes - 7.43 MB

Welcome to episode 53 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And at the end of the show, I will also be giving you a bonus tip of the week to help you further. In this episode of This Week Online Today, I talk about the following: Is SEO really dead? How this old cliche is back once again because of a heat...

Episode #52 - Google Updating Broad Core Algorithm, Amazon Delivering to Your Car & Being GDPR Compliant

April 26, 2018 23:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MB

Welcome to episode 52 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And at the end of the show, I will also be giving you a bonus tip of the week to help you further. In this episode of This Week Online Today, I talk about the following: Google's tweet confirming the recent broad core algorithm update Amazon's ne...

Episode #51 - Irony Behind Wetherspoons Pulling out of Social Media, Insights on How Google Evaluate Your Site, Customise Your Alexa with Blueprint & Legal Win for AdBlock Plus

April 19, 2018 23:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MB

Welcome to episode 51 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And at the end of the show, I will also be giving you a bonus tip of the week to help you further. In this episode of This Week Online Today, I talk about the following: JD Wethersppons & Tim Martin Pulling Out of Social Media The tweet around ho...

Episode #50 - The Fiasco of Zuckergerg Congress, Google 'More Results' On Mobile & A Malicious Site Scraping Passwords and Blackmailing Tactics

April 12, 2018 23:00 - 18 minutes - 8.84 MB

Welcome to episode 50 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And at the end of the show, I will also be giving you a bonus tip of the week to help you further. In this episode of This Week Online Today, I talk about the following: Brief overview of Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg standing before Congress How to...

Episode #49 - YouTube Recovering from Shooting Spree, More Changes on Google Search Results, What You Can Learn from Facebook, Apple to Focus on Siri

April 05, 2018 23:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MB

Welcome to episode 49 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And at the end of the show, I will also be giving you a bonus tip of the week to help you further. In this episode of This Week Online Today, I talk about the following: the terrible shooting spree that happened at YouTube HQ more changes that ha...

Episode #48 - Google's Mobile-First Indexing Rolling Out, Football Club Scammed via Email, MyFitnessPal Accounts Hacked, and so much more

March 29, 2018 23:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MB

Welcome to episode 48 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And at the end of the show, I will also be giving you a bonus tip of the week to help you further. In this episode of This Week Online Today, I talk about the following: Google has started migrating sites to mobile-first index A football club has...

Episode #47: Outrage about Data Abuse on Facebook & Cambridge Analytica, Twitter's New Rule about Multiple Tweet, Changes to Instagram Feeds, and much more

March 23, 2018 00:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MB

In this episode of This Week Online Today, I talk about the following: the outrage of data abuse by Cambridge Analytica on Facebook Twitter's new rule about multiple tweetings New changes to the ordering of your Instagram feed Instagram Shopping has launched in 8 more countries Google has stopped experimenting with the result-free search result...for now   Sources The secret filming of Cambridge Analytica by Channel 4 news Mark Zuckerberg's statement on Facebook Twitter's blog post ...

Episode #46: Google Showing No Results, Email Benchmark Report, Spotify for Brands Release + My Listening Behaviour

March 16, 2018 00:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MB

In this episode of This Week Online Today, we discuss the following: the surprising story of Google showing zero results for search queries Anchor Video designed to help you share creative posts on social media the interesting results on the 2017 email benchmark report Spotify for Brands released, but a demonstration of my listening behaviour on Spotify might mean I will receive indifferent adverts Sources: Google experimenting showing zero results (with more examples in the shownotes l...

Episode #45: Google Confirm Algorithm Update, 2017 a Record Year for Cyber Breaches, and the "easiest" SEO wins by Google

March 13, 2018 00:00 - 15 minutes - 7 MB

In this episode of This Week Online Today, recorded in my hotel room in San Diego, we discuss the following: Google confirming an algorithm update, which was worth for them to talk about What is the "easiest" win in SEO according to Google 2017 being the largest amount of cybersecurity breaches, and what does it mean for the future Sources: Google confirming algorithm update on Twitter The comment by Google on the "easiest" wins in SEO The research which announced 2017 being the bigges...

Episode #44: Vero the "new" social media platform, Google released 2 site speed tools, Twitter released bookmarking and big brands go bust

March 02, 2018 00:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MB

In this episode of This Week Online Today, we discuss the following: Is the 'Vero True Social' the next big social media platform? Google has released 2 new mobile benchmarketing resources Hangout Chats, the Slack competitor, has been released by Google Twitter has finally added bookmarking feature Big high-street chains, Toys R' Us and Maplin, are in administration - my critical feedback of their websites Sources: What is Vero? Google's announcement of their 2 new site speed tools H...

Episode #43: Facebook Usage Has Dropped, Google is Moving Sites to Mobile-First Index, Snapchat Copying Instagram & Anchor is Now a Podcasting Platform

February 23, 2018 00:00 - 20 minutes - 9.45 MB

In this episode of This Week Online Today, we discuss the following: Facebook usage has gone down for the first time ever Google is going to move sites into mobile-first index the early signs of Google's new 'Reply' smart messaging app Snapchat is copying Instagram (for once) Anchor has relaunched itself into a podcasting platform Sources: Facebook usage has gone down for the first time ever Jay Bear's video announcement on Facebook usage going down Google is going to move sites into...

Episode #42: Google Pushing AMP, the new-look 'People Also Search For', YouTube Attacking Facebook & Amazon Launched a WordPress Plugin

February 16, 2018 00:00 - 20 minutes - 9.52 MB

In this episode of This Week Online Today, we discuss the following: ICO's website been hacked via crypto-mining Google has launched AMP Stories on mobile search Google is also rolling out AMP on Gmail The new-look 'People Also Search For' on Google search result YouTube CEO lambasting Facebook Amazon launched a text-to-speech WordPress plugin Sources: ICO and other government websites have been hacked Google is launching AMP Stories on Mobile Search Google is bringing AMP to Gmail ...

Episode #41: Google's New SEO Audit Tool, Booking Travel on Search Results, Snapchat Custom Lenses & 157 New Emojis

February 09, 2018 00:00 - 20 minutes - 9.63 MB

In this episode of This Week Online Today, we discuss the following: Google has launched an SEO Audit category in the Lighthouse Chrome Extension Google now lets you book hotels and flights on search result Google sending out notifications to upload high-resolution favicon Snapchat now allows you to create custom Lenses 157 new emojis have been added Sources: Google Launched SEO Audit category in Lighthouse Chrome extension Google now lets you book hotels and flights right from search...

Episode #40: Facebook's Multiple Algorithm Updates, Snapchat's Potential In-App Commerce, Google's Guide on Featured Snippets

February 02, 2018 00:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MB

In this episode of This Week Online Today, we discuss the following: Mark Zuckerberg's 2 separate statements about adjusting algorithm to focus on trustworthy publishers and local news the focus to for Zuckerberg to make users spend less time on Facebook Snapchat's new Snap Store is a potential in-app commerce Apple HomePod arrives on 9th February 2018 Google has released a comprehensive guide on Featured Snippets Sources: Facebook will start prioritizing local news in user feeds Mark...

Episode #39: Amazon Go is Open, Concerns About Social Media, the Wrong Swipe on Tinder, HomePod is Coming, Burger King Clarifying Net Neutrality

January 26, 2018 00:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MB

In this episode of This Week Online Today, we discuss the following: the opening of Amazon Go; the cashier-less store in Seattle major concerns about the negative impacts of social media the power of email, social media...and Tinder Apple HomePod arrives on 9th February 2018 Burger King clarifying how Net Neutrality can affect you Sources: Inside Amazon Go, a Store of the Future Concerns about the negative impacts of social media The power of the email, social media…and Tinder Apple...

Episode #38: YouTube Sets Stricter Rules to Earn Money, Page Speed Ranking in Mobile, New Google Search Console Rolling Out, Missile Alert Agency's Passwords on Post-It

January 19, 2018 00:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MB

In this episode of This Week Online Today, we discuss the following: YouTube implementing stricture requirements for creators in response to advertisers' concerns Page speed will be a ranking factor in mobile search hackers targeting the February 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea New Google Search Console is gradually rolling out to more people Page speed will be a ranking factor in mobile search Sources: YouTube Sets Stricter Requirements for Creator Partners in Response to Advertis...

Episode #37: H&M Racial Fashion Faux Pax, Hackers Targeting Winter Olympic, YouTube Reprimanding Logan Paul, Facebook Reducing Your Page Visibility

January 12, 2018 00:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MB

In this episode of This Week Online Today, we discuss the following: a major racial fashion faux pax by H&M the after-effect of Logan Paul's video, YouTube's apology and their subsequent consequences hackers targeting the February 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea the major changes that are happening on Facebook that will affect your business what you start off with, might pivot into something better Sources: Social Media Outrage at H&M's Hackers Targeting Winter Olympic YouTube's ...

Episode #36 - [Special Announcement] Goodbye to the IgniteRock Podcast

January 05, 2018 00:00 - 4 minutes - 2.08 MB

This is a very special announcement as I record The IgniteRock Podcast one last time before saying goodbye. Even though it has been a fun journey, it was the right time to say goodbye and move on to something new. And I wonder what could that be?! It's a short and quick episode to talk about the following: why am I saying goodbye? my plan to continue podcasting but in a different format what I've learnt from it my thanks to you Shownotes are available on https://iamahmedkhalifa.com/epi...

Episode #35 - Combining Content & WordPress to Become More Visible Online with Chris Marr

November 30, 2017 00:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MB

In this episode, I talk to Chris Marr, founder of Content Marketing Academy; the membership-based business which help other to grow by using the power of content, but also looks at other essential areas such as leadership, sales, email marketing, social media, etc. Full disclaimer; I am a member of the Content Marketing Academy community so it was a no-brainer for me to invite Chris onto the show as we discuss all things content, business, personal development and of course, WordPress. Here...

Episode #34 - What You Need to Do Before Any WordPress Updates?

November 13, 2017 00:00 - 8 minutes - 3.99 MB

If you are a regular user of WordPress, you would know that there are always updates to carry out within the core, plugins and themes. But there are certain things you need to do and know before you carry out any updates. In this short episode, we discuss exactly what you need to do. Shownotes are available on https://www.igniterock.com/episode34

Episode #33 - The Power of Advertising & Landing Page Optimisation to Pre-Sell Your Product with Luke Szyrmer from Launch Tomorrow

November 03, 2017 00:00 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MB

In this episode, I talk to Luke Szyrmer from Launch Tomorrow. Luke is an entrepreneur who help others to launch their products fast by using the power of advertising to pre-sell your product. He is also a landing page expert which plays a part in this process and we will go to in more details about that. Luke is also an author of a book, which has played a great deal in his business and naturally uses WordPress to create and elevate his online presence. Here are just a few things we talk ab...

Episode #32 - The Power of Challenging Yourself & How You Can Do That Today

October 26, 2017 23:00 - 9 minutes - 4.31 MB

In this episode, I talk about the power of challenging and how important it is that you continuously test your limit to help you grow as a person but also to make it exciting and memorable too. After setting my personal challenges, I realised the benefits of doing so and I wanted to talk about it in order to encourage you to do the same. Shownotes are available on https://www.igniterock.com/episode30

Episode #31 - Give Everything Away for Free in Order to Be a Success with John Lagoudakis

October 20, 2017 23:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB

In this episode, I talk to John Lagoudakis; an internet marketer who was in the Top 100 Clickbank Affiliate and featured in various publications such as CNN Money, Forves, Fortune and Inc. After deciding to start his own business, John has had many ups and downs, including having his income dropped by 90% overnight because of circumstances out of his control. Now, John helps other develop their own traffic generation strategies and run a membership community of like-minded entrepreneurs. H...

Episode #30 - The Importance of Persistence

October 12, 2017 23:00 - 7 minutes - 3.63 MB

In this short n' sweet episode, I talk about the importance of...you've guessed it...persistence. It's a small thing that can have a dramatic impact in your life. Without it, you will not be able to become an expert, a specialist, the go-to person. Without it, you will not grow, you will not inspire and you will not change your life. Shownotes are available on https://www.igniterock.com/episode30

Episode #29 - Set Your Business' Position to Avoid Being a Generalist with Sean Campbell

October 04, 2017 23:00 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MB

In this episode, I talk to Sean Campbell; the co-founder of Cascade Insights in the B2B market that specialises in technology market research. Sean has many years of experience within the technology business, but you don't have to be in the same industry to learn from Sean in this fantastic episode of The IgniteRock podcast. From choosing to specialise in a niche industry, to using content to help attract clients, to how WordPress has helped his team, there are plenty of advice and insights...

Episode #28 - What Does WordPress Mean To Me?

September 27, 2017 23:00 - 10 minutes - 4.78 MB

In this short n' sweet episode, I get deep and personal about how much WordPress means to me, not just in my business, but in my lifestyle. Those who know me will know that I like to be involved with the WordPress community as much as I can, it's a big part of why I love WordPress. But there are other reasons why WordPress means a lot to me and I talked about this briefly in this episode. Shownotes are available on https://www.igniterock.com/episode28

Episode #27 - Using Virtual Summit & WordPress to Catapult Your Message with Jaime Slutzky

September 23, 2017 23:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MB

In this episode, I speak to Jaime Slutzky from; a Canadian based near Seattle, Washington. As well as being a WordPress developer and an online technology consultant, Jaime also helps her client with running a virtual summit to grow and leverage their business. Jaime has shared a very interesting story about using her computer science and "geeky" background to help other people to overcome their tech barriers which is holding back their ability to grow online. And using virtual summit with W...

Episode #26 - What Can You Get Out of Podcasting?

September 13, 2017 23:00 - 10 minutes - 4.82 MB

In this episode, I go personal about my journey with podcasting so far and what do I get out of it. When you listen to podcasts, you don't really think about what happens behind the microphone. I certainly didn't until I researched more about how it works and then gradually deciding to do it too. But after 26 episodes, I'd like to think that I'm getting the hang of this and I can share my own experience about why I am doing this and what I am getting out of this...and it's not necessarily r...

Episode #25 - Overcoming Burnout to Succeed in Business & Life with Ian Farrar from Far North

September 06, 2017 23:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MB

In this episode, I talk to Ian Farrar, the Founder & Managing Director of Far North;  sales & marketing consultancy with a passion to drive growth in the North-East of the UK's manufacturing and technology industry. Ian shares a very personal story on how he had suffered burnout and got admitted to hospital after a highly-pressured sales role. Now that he has overcome that journey, he has decided to work on his own term but also make it a priority to look after yourself. Here are just a few...

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