Learn how to get started with SMS marketing in this text message marketing tutorial for small businesses.In this SMS Marketing tutorial, I share how you can leverage text message marketing to grow your small business using the software called TextMagic.TextMagic is a powerful SMS marketing software that enables you to automate text notifications, reminders and alerts as well as engage in bulk SMS Marketing campaigns. Get started with TextMagic here:https://textmagic.com Today we navigate through the below chapters for this text message marketing tutorial:0:00 Intro01:19 Getting started01:59 Pricing04:23 TextMagic account05:25 Adding credit06:28 Chats (text messaging)07:05 Contacts & lists08:01 Templates08:56 Compose (create SMS campaign)11:39 History12:18 Email to SMS feature13:05 Integrations14:06 Outro Are you interested in joining our small business community?Join us to receive actionable tips, tutorials and tools to grow your small business online (Subscribe to our email list) or join our exclusive community here: https://mailchi.mp/71ac3fcdbfdf/stewart-gauldLet me know if you found this SMS marketing tutorial helpful. Also, if you require any help or support, make sure to get in touch with us today.Thanks for watching and enjoy!#smsmarketing #software
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Today I dive into this WordPress Tutorial for beginners and walk you through how to create a website using Elementor Cloud quickly and with ease.Elementor Cloud is an all-in-one and hassle-free platform that removes all the technical activities of setting up your WordPress website.Essentially, everything involving building a WordPress website is hosted and managed in one place. You can then simply build your WordPress website using the powerful Elementor drag and drop visual page builder (ideal for beginners). Get started with Elementor Cloud here: https://trk.elementor.com/3yf2xd34vusp-cloudwebsitenew*IMPORTANT NOTE: This link up above is an affiliate link, which means we will get a commission if you upgrade to a paid plan through this link (with no extra cost to you), this helps support our channel and we thank you in advance!Thank you Elementor for sponsoring this content and supporting our education-based channel! We wouldn’t be able to create content like this without sponsors like you.WordPress is usually not as straightforward as you may think when it comes to building a WordPress website, especially for beginners. You need to think about choosing a reliable hosting provider, installing WordPress, installing a page builder plugin, connecting a domain, securing your website with an SSL and more.However, Elementor Cloud streamlines this process by helping your quickly and easily build and launch your premium website online. Elementor Cloud provides one convenient and value-packed plan that offers the following:- WordPress website hosting.- WordPress installation.- Free domain or transfer.- Elementor Pro (easy to use page builder) already activated (usually $49).- Automated backups.- SSL installed- 20GB of cloud storage- 100GB of bandwidth- Chat support directly inside your WordPress dashboard.- 30 days many back guarantee. Check out the videos and resources we mentioned in this video here: WordPress 101 tutorial here:https://youtu.be/hfzUFXW78mULearn how to create a logo for free using Canva:https://youtu.be/0FIH9ehOyKEHere is the list of plugins that are incompatible with Elementor Cloud:https://elementor.com/help/cloud-elementor-cloud-incompatible-plugins/ Today we navigate through the below chapters for this WordPress tutorial:0:00 Intro02:27 What is Elementor Cloud?04:12 Getting started06:55 Understand Elementor Cloud dashboard09:52 Automatic backups10:53 Creating & customising our website (WordPress Dashboard)11:08 Elementor support13:22 Elementor website kits16:27 Add website logo17:55 Customize website pages with Elementor22:37 Add template section (Block)23:50 Customize header & footer26:07 Theme builder26:53 Add new website page27:45 Add page to menu (menu navigation)29:17 Customize new website page30:39 Publish your website (site lock)31:09 My final thoughts31:41 Outro Are you interested in joining our small business community?Join us to receive actionable tips, tutorials and tools to grow your small business online (Subscribe to our email list) or join our exclusive community here: https://mailchi.mp/71ac3fcdbfdf/stewart-gauldLet me know if you found this WordPress tutorial for beginners helpful. Also, if you require any help or support, make sure to get in touch with us today.Thanks for watching and enjoy!#elementor #wordpress #elementorcloud
Today, I share our top 10 ESSENTIAL Business tools for Small Businesses in 2022.There are 1000s of online business tools that are designed for small businesses. Sometimes just leveraging one or two of these tools can be the difference between a thriving or failing business.These MUST HAVE business tools that I cover in this video will help your business create success in the commercial areas of marketing, sales, communication, analytics, content creation and more.Get started with Google Business Profile for free here:https://www.google.com/business/Get started with Google Ads here:https://ads.google.com/Get started with Monday Project Management for free here: https://mondaycom.grsm.io/stewartgauld3125Get started with HubSpot for free here: https://hubspot.sjv.io/c/2844094/1001264/12893Get started with Canva for free here: https://canva.7eqqol.net/0qDG3Get started with the Invideo here: https://invideo.io?ref=stewartgaultGet started with Google Analytics for free here:https://analytics.google.com/Get started with MailChimp for free here:http://eepurl.com/hNcNMzGet started with Slack for free here:https://slack.com/Get started with Google Workspace here:https://workspace.google.com/*IMPORTANT NOTE: Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means we will get a commission if you upgrade to a paid plan through these links (with no extra cost to you), this helps support our channel and we thank you in advance! Check out the video tutorials for the tools that we mentioned in the video:Learn how to use Google Business Profile here:https://youtu.be/HZ6t5FnD0IILearn how to use Google Ads here:https://youtu.be/pTAQ0qu3IJMLearn how to use Monday for project management here:https://youtu.be/a3PMLonhYCcLearn how to use HubSpot CRM here:https://youtu.be/brVfYiSPNI0Learn how to use Canva here:https://youtu.be/3n2i6uwgOa4Learn how to use Invideo here:https://youtu.be/_Uiq-zkCQDgLearn how to use Google Analytics here:https://youtu.be/S7r83NvINiMLearn how to use MailChimp here:https://youtu.be/zXymT4dFKo8Learn how to use Slack here:https://youtu.be/KGfkSR_rvIwLearn how to use Google Workspace here:https://youtu.be/CFt5ubYDGQU Today we navigate through the below chapters for this small business guide:0:00 Intro01:17 Google Business Profile01:53 Google Ads02:28 HubSpot CRM02:53 Monday03:09 Canva03:37 Invideo04:09 Google Analytics04:32 MailChimp & Klaviyo05:05 Slack05:38 Google Workspace06:05 Outro Are you interested in joining our small business community?Join us to receive actionable tips, tutorials and tools to grow your small business online (Subscribe to our email list) or join our exclusive community here: https://mailchi.mp/71ac3fcdbfdf/stewart-gauldLet me know if you found this small business guide helpful. Also, if you require any help or support, make sure to get in touch with us today.Thanks for watching and enjoy!#smallbusiness #businesstools
Today I dive into this Asana vs Monday.com project management comparative guide for small businesses.Every business no matter the type or size needs to integrate a seamless workflow system in order to get work done as effectively and efficiently as possible.Both Asana and Monday are two popular project management software that are ideal for small businesses.In this Asana vs Monday.com comparative guide, I help you identify the best project management software for your small business by comparing the pricing plans, ease of use, features, automation and more. Get started with Asana Project Management for free here: https://asana.com/Get started with Monday Project Management for free here: https://mondaycom.grsm.io/stewartgauld3125*IMPORTANT NOTE: The Monday.com link above is an affiliate link, which means we will get a commission if you upgrade to a paid plan through this link (with no extra cost to you), this helps support our channel and we thank you in advance! Check out the video tutorials for the tools that we mentioned in the video:Learn how to use Asana here:https://youtu.be/vF5x9bXfJKELearn how to use Monday for project management here:https://youtu.be/a3PMLonhYCcLearn how to set up automations with Monday.com here:https://youtu.be/X9rxInqgnCU Today we navigate through the below chapters for small business guide:0:00 Intro01:21 Free plan & pricing02:27 User experience03:33 Workflow automation04:08 Summary05:15 Outro Are you interested in joining our small business community?Join us to receive actionable tips, tutorials and tools to grow your small business online (Subscribe to our email list) or join our exclusive community here: https://mailchi.mp/71ac3fcdbfdf/stewart-gauldLet me know if you found this small business guide helpful. Also, if you require any help or support, make sure to get in touch with us today.Thanks for watching and enjoy!#monday.com #asana #projectmanagement
In this Meta Business Suite tutorial, I share how you can use Meta Business Suite to grow your business online in 2022.The Meta business suite is an all-in-one platform that allows you to create ads, manage messages and manage and schedule posts across channels from one location.Essentially, you can manage your Instagram business account, Facebook business page and Messenger through the Meta Business Suite. This saves you time and energy jumping between multiple platforms to respond, publish content and engage with your audience. Check out the video resources that we mentioned in the video:Learn how to create a Facebook business page here:https://youtu.be/trBA7xGgzjkLearn how to get started with the Facebook Business Manager here:https://youtu.be/_quYOnLceAQLearn how to connect Instagram and Facebook together here:https://youtu.be/10UKnFsBvXALearn how to navigate and use the Meta Business Suite App on mobile here:https://youtu.be/SK3RjDaHIp4Learn how to create a Facebook ad here:https://youtu.be/hPOMi_JAsxcLearn how to use Facebook Shop here:https://youtu.be/MIhmmFrT3wA Today we navigate through the below chapters for this Meta Business Suite tutorial:0:00 Intro01:17 Getting started04:02 Create posts (FB & IG)08:05 Planner (Content Calendar)09:07 Home dashboard10:30 Notifications10:48 Inbox (Messages & Comments)12:12 Automated responses12:32 Posts & Stories13:27 Commerce manager14:23 Ads16:00 Insights16:42 Outro Are you interested in joining our small business community?Join us to receive actionable tips, tutorials and tools to grow your small business online (Subscribe to our email list) or join our exclusive community here: https://mailchi.mp/71ac3fcdbfdf/stewart-gauldLet me know if you found this Meta Business Suite tutorial helpful. Also, if you require any help or support, make sure to get in touch with us today.Thanks for watching and enjoy!#metabusinesssuite #meta
Today, I dive into our top 5 productivity apps for small businesses that will help you optimise business productivity and ultimately grow your business.These are incredible productivity apps that you can simply integrate into your day to day operations to form solid systems and structures that will enhance your business productivity and business performance. Get started with Scribe for free here:https://scribehow.comThank you Scribe for sponsoring this content and supporting our education-based channel! We wouldn’t be able to create content like this without sponsors like you.Productivity for business is all about leveraging systems and technology to become more effective and efficient in your daily operations. Today we navigate through the below chapters for this Productivtiy app review:0:00 Intro01:57 Scribe (Create How-to Guides)05:21 Asana (Streamline Workflows)07:22 HubSpot (Optimise Processes)09:40 Google Drive (Simply Cloud Storage)11:26 Slack (Better Business Communication)13:12 Outro Are you interested in joining our small business community?Join us to receive actionable tips, tutorials and tools to grow your small business online (Subscribe to our email list) or join our exclusive community here: https://mailchi.mp/71ac3fcdbfdf/stewart-gauldLet me know if you found our top 5 productivity apps helpful. Also, if you require any help or support, make sure to get in touch with us today.Thanks for watching and enjoy!#productivity #productivityapps
Today, I walk you through how to create beautiful website pages in minutes.In this tutorial, I walk you through building stunning website pages in WordPress using our favourite theme and visual page builder called Divi.Divi is a premium WordPress theme that allows anyone to simply build website pages using the intuitive and easy to use visual drag and drop page builder. Also, Divi allows you to access 1000s of professional page layouts that you can use to quickly build your WordPress pages. Get started with the Divi Theme here: https://www.elegantthemes.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=51569*IMPORTANT NOTE: The link above is an affiliate link, which means we will get a commission if you buy the Divi theme through this link (with no extra cost to you), this helps support our channel and we thank you in advance! Check out the video resources that we mentioned in the video:Learn how to download and install the Divi Theme:https://youtu.be/hmF-JGqnS_MLearn how to create a WordPress website with Divi here:https://youtu.be/u8yO5BFvKD4Learn how to use the Divi theme & page builder:https://youtu.be/Kj07Ha0dhaI Today we navigate through the below chapters for this website page builder tutorial:0:00 Intro01:21 WordPress dashboard03:02 Access Divi (download & upload to WordPress)04:34 Create a website page05:43 Choose page layout07:45 Understand page structure (using Divi)09:05 Customize page layout13:07 Add new sections, rows and modules15:47 Publish your new website page16:43 Add page to menu18:57 Outro Are you interested in joining our small business community?Join us to receive actionable tips, tutorials and tools to grow your small business online (Subscribe to our email list) or join our exclusive community here: https://mailchi.mp/71ac3fcdbfdf/stewart-gauldLet me know if you found this website page building helpful. Also, if you require any help or support, make sure to get in touch with us today.Thanks for watching and enjoy!#wordpress #divi
Today, I dive into our top 3 email tracking tools for small businesses. All these email trackers are free, easy to use and seamlessly integrate with your email inbox.Never waste time ever again by asking the question “Did you get my email?”.By using an email tracking tool like HubSpot, Mailtrack or Streak, you can quickly identify engaged contacts and leads so that you can start focusing your energy on the right audience for your business.Get started with the HubSpot for free here (Suitable for all email inboxes): https://hubspot.sjv.io/c/2844094/1001264/12893Get started with Mailtrack for free here (Suitable for Gmail):https://mailtrack.io/Get started with the Streak CRM for free here (Suitable for Gmail):https://get.streak.com/stewartgauld3125*IMPORTANT NOTE: The links above are affiliate links, which means we will get a commission if you upgrade to a paid plan through this link (with no extra cost to you), this helps support our channel and we thank you in advance! Check out the video resources that we mentioned in the video:How to use HubSpot free CRM:https://youtu.be/brVfYiSPNI0How to track emails for Gmail:https://youtu.be/dXr7dWyUvQUHow to use Streak for free CRM:https://youtu.be/dOup2XDABII Today we navigate through the below chapters for this email tracking tutorial:0:00 Intro01:17 HubSpot CRM email tracker03:55 Email tracker for Gmail by Mailtrack06:11 Streak email tracker14:04 Outro Are you interested in joining our small business community?Join us to receive actionable tips, tutorials and tools to grow your small business online (Subscribe to our email list) or join our exclusive community here: https://mailchi.mp/71ac3fcdbfdf/stewart-gauldLet me know if you found this email tracking guide helpful. Also, if you require any help or support, make sure to get in touch with us today.Thanks for watching and enjoy!#emailtracking
Today, I share an updated 1Password tutorial for beginners and help you get up and running with this leading password manager.Protect and manage your personal and/or business’s sensitive information, accounts, passwords and more in one secure place.1password is one of the best password managers. Simply use this password manager to increase your online security, increase productivity and more.In this 1password tutorial, I help you get started and navigate the web version of 1password. I also share how you can leverage the free chrome extension to capture passwords and autofill information to streamline the way you interact with websites online.Get started with 1Password here:https://1password.com/ Today we navigate through the below chapters for this password manager tutorial:0:00 Intro01:35 Getting started02:29 Pricing options04:30 Complete sign-up05:03 Add your master password05:40 Emergency kit (secret key)06:42 Profile settings07:21 Two-Factor Authentication08:21 Create vaults (store passwords, documents and more)10:02 Watchtower10:26 Categories & items16:45 1password chrome extension 20:40 Outro Are you interested in joining our small business community?Join us to receive actionable tips, tutorials and tools to grow your small business online (Subscribe to our email list) or join our exclusive community here: https://mailchi.mp/71ac3fcdbfdf/stewart-gauldLet me know if you found this 1password tutorial helpful. Also, if you require any help or support, make sure to get in touch with us today.Thanks for watching and enjoy!#1password #passwordmanager
Today, I dive into our top 5 ways you can create business videos using the best video makers and video editing software.This video guide is for beginners that are completely new to video editing and video marketing and not too sure where or how to get started.Leveraging video content for all shapes and sizes of businesses has become a vital part of any marketing strategy. Video marketing can help your business:- Drive brand awareness – Drive product interest and influence buyer decision making- Drive engagement- Drive conversions- Become discovered online- Rank higher in search engines Get started with Invideo here (use the code STEWART25 for a 25% discount):https://invideo.io?ref=stewartgaultLearn how to use Invideo to create business videos with our beginners tutorial:https://youtu.be/_Uiq-zkCQDg Get started with the Canva for free here: https://canva.7eqqol.net/0qDG3Learn how you can get started with Canva to create business videos here:https://youtu.be/WuBDWeISHEoGet started with the Quik for free here:https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/quik-app-video-photo-editorGet started with the TikTok for free here:https://www.tiktok.com/Get started with the Wondershare Filmora for free here:https://filmora.wondershare.net/*IMPORTANT NOTE: The Canva and Invideo links above are affiliate links, which means we will get a commission if you upgrade to a paid plan through these links (with no extra cost to you), this helps support our channel and we thank you in advance! Today we navigate through the below chapters for this video maker software guide:0:00 Intro01:22 Canva02:05 Invideo02:18 Quik by Go Pro04:47 TikTok05:59 Wondershare Filmora09:54 Outro Are you interested in joining our small business community?Join us to receive actionable tips, tutorials and tools to grow your small business online (Subscribe to our email list) or join our exclusive community here: https://mailchi.mp/71ac3fcdbfdf/stewart-gauldLet me know if you found this video maker guide helpful. Also, if you require any help or support, make sure to get in touch with us today.Thanks for watching and enjoy!#videomarketing #videomaker
In this updated WooCommerce tutorial for beginners, I’m excited to share how to use WooCommerce to set up your online store with WordPress.WooCommerce is a free eCommerce plugin that seamlessly integrates with your WordPress website.This plugin allows you to add an online store feature to your website so you can start listing and selling your products online. Check out the video resources that we mentioned in the video:Learn how to create a WordPress website with Divi here:https://youtu.be/u8yO5BFvKD4Learn how to use the Divi theme & page builder:https://youtu.be/Kj07Ha0dhaILearn how to back up your WordPress website here:https://youtu.be/GFh2Bk5GHAQ Here are the tools & software we recommend to our clients for building their WordPress websites:Get started with our favourite web hosting provider here:https://tracking.opienetwork.com/aff_c?offer_id=437&aff_id=13909&source=stewartgauldGet started with the Divi Theme here: https://www.elegantthemes.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=51569*IMPORTANT NOTE: The links above are affiliate links, which means we will get a commission if you upgrade to a paid plan through these links (with no extra cost to you), this helps support our channel and we thank you in advance! Today we navigate through the below chapters for this WooCommerce tutorial:0:00 Intro01:24 Login to WordPress03:12 Install the WooCommerce plugin04:18 WooCommerce setup06:43 Select website theme08:22 Configure settings11:46 Configure shipping14:06 Payment setup16:35 Email notifications18:55 Add products22:59 Add ‘shop’ to your primary menu24:16 Shop page position25:07 URL structure25:51 Customize shop & product pages27:05 Outro Are you interested in joining our small business community?Join us to receive actionable tips, tutorials and tools to grow your small business online (Subscribe to our email list) or join our exclusive community here: https://mailchi.mp/71ac3fcdbfdf/stewart-gauldLet me know if you found this WooCommerce tutorial helpful. Also, if you require any help or support, make sure to get in touch with us today.Thanks for watching and enjoy!#wordpress #woocommerce
Today, I share how to create email templates in Gmail by using Gmail email templates by CloudHQ.CloudHQ is a free chrome extension that allows you to choose from hundreds of pre-made email templates that you can then customize the way that you like.CloudHQ also allows you to copy any email campaign or template that you receive and then customize and use these in your own email marketing activities.This tool is a great free email marketing option for small businesses that do not have the time or resources to create their own email campaigns or use email platforms like MailChimp, HubSpot, Constant Contact and others. You can find the free CloudHQ chrome extension here:https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/gmail-email-templates-by/llccdnmbipddnkhmldacpcjjcnljpoij?hl=en Today we navigate through the below chapters for this Gmail email template guide:0:00 Intro01:16 Getting started01:47 Add free CloudHQ extension02:21 Create free account03:04 Browse email templates03:46 Customize email template05:48 How to use email templates06:49 Save email templates07:19 Access templates on mobile07:47 Copy & save templates10:43 Outro Are you interested in joining our small business community?Join us to receive actionable tips, tutorials and tools to grow your small business online (Subscribe to our email list) or join our exclusive community here: https://mailchi.mp/71ac3fcdbfdf/stewart-gauldLet me know if you found this Gmail email template tutorial helpful. Also, if you require any help or support, make sure to get in touch with us today.Thanks for watching and enjoy!#emailmarketing #email #cloudhq