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Mattias

Travel industry entrepreneur with more than 15 years working experience from web development, Wordpress and the travel industry. Mattias is a big fan of Open Source and will show you how to start and manage a website using Wordpress and a bit of optional PHP for the true enthusiast. Mattias identifies with self-starters and entrepreneurs and will also share ideas on how to monetize a website. Read more about Mattias here.

The 3 pillars of financial independence

July 27, 2022 by Mattias

For most of us, there is nothing simple about reaching financial independence. It takes time and dedication and may still … Read more

Tags Financial control and mindset

Can you do a swot analysis on yourself?

July 21, 2022 by Mattias
Perform a SWOT analysis on yourself and get to know your inner entrepreneur

Yes, you can and should do a SWOT analysis on yourself. And if you can stay balanced and brutally honest, … Read more

Tags Financial control and mindset

LSI is dead. Long live context & common sense

February 18, 2023December 7, 2021 by Mattias
Explaining contextual relevance

This article will explain why you should forget buzzwords like LSI and focus on context and user intent.  I know … Read more

Tags Create content, Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

How MVP website development can hurt new blogs

June 23, 2022November 25, 2021 by Mattias
How MVP website development can hurt your new website

Some successful marketing gurus advocate using a MVP website development approach to web development and blogging. I understand the reasoning … Read more

Tags Create Website

How new websites can Build backlinks with HARO (free)

January 31, 2022November 16, 2021 by Mattias
How a free HARO account can help new websites build backlinks

Most new website owners quickly learn that it is important to build backlinks – or links to their website – … Read more

Tags Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Use an online quiz to build an audience

July 26, 2022November 12, 2021 by Mattias
How to use an online quiz to build an audience

You need to engage your visitors to create momentum and build an audience. And an online quiz is one of … Read more

Tags Create content

Analytics filters with UA & GA4 (how & why)

January 31, 2022November 2, 2021 by Mattias
How filters are applied in Universal Analytics vs Google Analytics 4

There is a wealth of information about Google Analytics online. Yet people seem to find it so confusing when they … Read more

Tags Data analysis

Content Silo structure using WordPress plugin (Guide)

February 18, 2023October 27, 2021 by Mattias
Content silo structure in WordPress

Use a content silo approach to help you communicate focused topical expertise.  And using a plugin is one of the … Read more

3 reasons SEO is not working for you (and what to do)

February 18, 2023October 20, 2021 by Mattias
Why you should look at yourself when SEO is not working

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the Holy Grail of Internet marketing. But most new website owners will at one point … Read more

Tags Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

How many blog posts before launch of your blog?

July 9, 2022October 11, 2021 by Mattias
How you can know the number of blog posts you need before launch

New bloggers often get stuck on the number of blog posts needed when they are “ready” to launch their blog. … Read more

Tags Create Website

Competitor SWOT analysis (for new Websites)

July 21, 2022October 6, 2021 by Mattias
Competitor SWOT analysis matrix

The competitor SWOT analysis will show you where you can compete and win.  And this is especially important for new … Read more

Tags Data analysis

Bounce vs exit rate as online marketers

July 9, 2022September 27, 2021 by Mattias
Explaining importance of exit vs bounce rate for online marketers

To be successful as an online marketer you need to analyze and understand visitor behaviour and traffic to your website … Read more

Tags Data analysis

First year blog goals for the beginner

January 31, 2022September 22, 2021 by Mattias
Use SMART first year blog goals for focus and direction

Starting a blog or website is a long-term commitment that needs to be broken down into manageable steps. We call … Read more

Tags Data analysis, Financial control and mindset

Find your Best niche for blogging

January 31, 2022September 16, 2021 by Mattias
Process to find the best niche for blogging for you

You have decided to make money online. Now you are looking for the best niche for blogging. And if you … Read more

Tags Create Website, Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

SEE – THINK – DO – CARE for you as an internet entrepreneur

January 31, 2022September 14, 2021 by Mattias
Use the SEE - THINK - DO - CARE model for direction and purpose

The See – Think – Do – Care model helps us understand our interaction with our target audience from discovery … Read more

Tags Data analysis

Data analysis – basing decisions on facts

July 8, 2022August 30, 2021 by Mattias
Data analysis help base decisions on facts

The three main reasons why you need to care about data analysis can be summarized as data analysis helps you … Read more

Tags Data analysis

Cost of starting a blog the right way

January 31, 2022August 16, 2021 by Mattias
Learn the true cost of starting a blog

It is possible to start your own blog for free. But there is a cost of starting a blog if … Read more

Tags Create Website

The well known secret of websites and passive income

January 31, 2022July 26, 2021 by Mattias
How a plan will help you stay useful in your quest for passive income

Passive income is the goal for most people. Or at least it should be.  And most of the time we … Read more

Tags Financial control and mindset, Make money

5 action points when low competition keywords are taken

February 18, 2023July 20, 2021 by Mattias
Learn how to compete with authority websites

This article will give you 5 action points when all low competition keywords are taken by your competitors. Most new … Read more

Tags Create content, Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Use tags for improved user experience on niche websites

February 18, 2023July 14, 2021 by Mattias
How to use tags in WordPress for improved user experience

When we create a niche site we work hard to stay relevant and on topic. Here I will explain why … Read more

Tags Create Website

How to scale, resize and compress images (for free)

January 31, 2022July 7, 2021 by Mattias
Image saved with quality setting 65

We have already covered how using your own photos, graphics and images will make you unique on the web. But … Read more

Tags Optimize images

Be useful and patient (and what it really takes to make money from our websites)

January 31, 2022June 30, 2021 by Mattias
We must be useful, patient and build backlinks responsibly to make money from our websites

To make money from our websites without selling is a long game. The keys are patience and to be useful … Read more

Tags Make money

Building my first website – 10 things I wish I had known before I started

January 31, 2022June 27, 2021 by Mattias
10 things I wish I knew when I built my first website

I have learnt a lot more than 10 things since building my first website. But these particular 10 things would … Read more

Tags Create Website

A serial entrepreneurs path to Financial Control and independence – and how a little goes a long way

January 31, 2022June 22, 2021 by Mattias
A serial entrepreneurs path to Financial Control and independence

I am getting straight to the point – you need to create a framework or a game plan to support … Read more

Tags Financial control and mindset

10 habits and behaviours of successful bloggers and online entrepreneurs

January 31, 2022June 18, 2021 by Mattias
10 habits of highly successful bloggers and online entrepreneurs

I have had the privilege to work with brilliant entrepreneurs and bloggers during my career. And not surprisingly they also … Read more

Tags Financial control and mindset

Branding and photo editing for content driven bloggers and website owners

January 31, 2022June 14, 2021 by Mattias
Solutions for branding and photo for content driven bloggers and website owners

Content driven bloggers focus on generating epic content and providing a great user experience. The written word is our weapon … Read more

Tags Optimize images

Create photo galleries to stand out

January 31, 2022June 11, 2021 by Mattias
Use photo galleries to create unique relevant content

Using your own photos to create photo galleries will help you establish and show Expertise, Authority and Trust in your … Read more

Tags Optimize images

Stand out – Use your own unique photos

January 31, 2022June 9, 2021 by Mattias
4 reasons why you should use your own unique photos

Using your own unique photos is a great way to make your content stand out.   Granted, there may be niches … Read more

Tags Optimize images

Using a Table of content feature in WordPress (improved user experience)

February 18, 2023June 4, 2021 by Mattias
Add Table of Contents for improved readabilityu and user experience

Writing long articles creates value but also lots of text for our readers to navigate. Using a Table of content … Read more

Tags Create Website

7 simple SEO tips for WordPress (user experience is key)

January 31, 2022May 19, 2021 by Mattias
7 SEO tips for WordPress with focus on user experience

We all want the search engines to like our websites and send us visitors. In this article I will give … Read more

Tags Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

5 rules to stay focused for your website to succeed

January 31, 2022May 17, 2021 by Mattias
5 factors for your website to succeed

This article focuses on the practical side of staying focused for your website to succeed. And for me it is … Read more

Tags Financial control and mindset

15 mistakes to avoid – how to choose a niche in 2021

January 31, 2022May 13, 2021 by Mattias
15 mistakes to avoid when you choose a niche

Choosing a niche or topic is one of the first decisions we make when we start a website or blog. … Read more

Tags Create Website

Google Core Web Vitals explained

January 31, 2022May 11, 2021 by Mattias
Google Core Web Vitals explained in plain language

Do you belong to the group of bloggers and website owners that all of a sudden worry about the Google … Read more

Tags Create Website, Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

How to convert website visitors into leads

January 31, 2022May 9, 2021 by Mattias
How to convert website visitors into leads

When we build a website our focus must be to convert website visitors into leads.  And the only way we … Read more

Tags Make money

5 steps when you are not ranking in Google

January 31, 2022May 6, 2021 by Mattias
5 action points when you are not ranking in Google

It can be extremely frustrating when we are not ranking in Google or any of the other search engines. We … Read more

Tags Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

How to make money with a website without selling anything

January 31, 2022May 4, 2021 by Mattias
Five ways to make money with a website without selling anything

When you make the decision to build a website you are creating something of value. And there are many different … Read more

Tags Make money

How to hide a page in WordPress

January 31, 2022May 2, 2021 by Mattias
How to hide a page in WordPress to achieve your custom visibility objectives

This article will show you how to hide a page in WordPress. There are many different reasons why we might … Read more

Tags Create Website

How to single space in WordPress – 3 easy ways

January 31, 2022April 30, 2021 by Mattias
How to single space in WordPress step by step - 3 easy ways

It is really important to control your text when you create content. And how to single space in WordPress is … Read more

Tags Create Website

Why and How to optimize WordPress for mobile

January 31, 2022April 28, 2021 by Mattias
How to optimize WordPress for mobile view

Lately there is a lot of talk about speed, loading times and WordPress. And in particular everyone feels the need … Read more

Tags Create Website, Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

How to create a website that will make money using WordPress

January 31, 2022April 26, 2021 by Mattias
How to create a website that can make money

You want a website that will make money? The first step is to build your website the right way. I … Read more

Tags Create Website, Make money

Keyword research – 5 questions you need to ask yourself

January 31, 2022April 24, 2021 by Mattias
Use keyword research to find readers for your content

We build a website because we have knowledge to share and something to say. But to reach an audience you … Read more

Tags Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Are browser based password managers a good option?

January 31, 2022April 22, 2021 by Mattias
Browser based password managers and how to work safer online

When we build a website we form new partner relationships online. To manage the access to these new relationships we … Read more

Tags Create Website

Migrating WordPress websites to WPX

January 31, 2022April 20, 2021 by Mattias
Step-by-step tutorial: Migrate WordPress websites to WPX

If you have the budget, a faster host is always a better option. But needless to say, it is more … Read more

Tags Web hosting

11 steps to create great content

January 31, 2022April 18, 2021 by Mattias
Create great content in a structured way

To create great content takes time, effort and planning. Some do find writing easier than others, but everyone can produce … Read more

Tags Create content

Add, edit & delete categories in WordPress

January 31, 2022April 16, 2021 by Mattias
How to manage (add,edit, delete) Categories in WordPress

We use categories in WordPress to create containers that group together posts that belong to one and the same subject. … Read more

Tags Create Website

How to change link color in WordPress

January 31, 2022April 14, 2021 by Mattias

If you are reading this text you are likely to have stumbled upon a problem when trying to change link … Read more

Tags Create Website

Web hosting needs and wants during the life of a website

January 31, 2022April 12, 2021 by Mattias
Web hosting needs and wants and how they change during the life of your website

There are quite a few decisions to make when you first decide to start a wordpress website, blog or online … Read more

Tags Web hosting

How to optimize and compress images with Affinity Photo

January 31, 2022April 9, 2021 by Mattias
Tutorial - how to optimize and compress images with Affinity Photo

Affinity Photo is a professional level image editing program with features to impress for a reasonable price. In this tutorial … Read more

Tags Optimize images

How to create author bio box using Elements (no plugins)

January 31, 2022April 7, 2021 by Mattias

There are several ways to activate or create author bio boxes in WordPress. Some themes support Author bio boxes as … Read more

Tags Create Website

19 Steps to add your new email address to Gmail

January 31, 2022April 6, 2021 by Mattias
How ro add your email with your new domain name to Gmail

With a brand new domain name registered it is time to add your new email address to Gmail. After all, … Read more

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