A lot of our freelance writing content is pretty long form. Our primary How to Start Freelance Writing blog post is over 7,000 words. SEVEN THOUSAND. And it’s really good. However, part of the problem is it’s too good. These days most people don’t have the time to sit down and read a 7,000 word post. The people […]
How to Build an Online Portfolio That Actually Gets You Work
If you’re one of the approximately 56.7 million people considered a freelancer, you probably already understand just how competitive the marketplace is right now. You’re competing against people all over the globe, with up-and- coming newcomers hitting the marketplace each year. What if you could stand out from the millions of other freelancers? Would you […]
How to Select Your Business Structure as a Freelance Writer (or Blogger)
**Important note: I’m not a CPA or a Lawyer, so do your due diligence and check with a professional before making your final decision. This post is for informational purposes only. One of the biggest hangups new bloggers and freelance writers have comes down to the idea of their business structure, or a business license. […]
How to Start Affiliate Marketing (The Complete Beginners Guide)
In this post I’m going to walk you through everything you need to know to start affiliate marketing on your blog, even if you’ve never made a cent online before, don’t know what affiliate marketing is, or haven’t even started to build your blog.
How to Become a Freelance Writer in 2021
Updated in September 2020 to remain up to date and accurate. To understand how to become a freelance writer, we need to look at a brief history of freelance writing. Back when dinosaurs ruled the earth and Sean started Location Rebel, the easiest way to get into freelance writing was via something called SEO writing. […]
How to Start a Blog in 2021 (Step by Step Guide)
So, you want to learn how to start a blog, huh? It’s no secret that I think the absolute best way to get started building a business online is to start a blog. You’ll hear many people make arguments like “a blog isn’t a business” or “you don’t need a blog to have a successful […]
Are you building an audience? Probably not (and that’s a BIG problem)
If you’re a new blogger or niche site owner, you might think traffic is the be-all-end-all most important part of your new business? And you’re right…kind of. Without people visiting your blog, you won’t have a business. Simple as that. But there’s a BIG mistake most new bloggers make: they don’t know what to do with that […]
Is Blogging Dead? 5 Ways to Grow Your Blog in 2021
Inevitably every year at this time we get the rash of “is blogging dead” blog posts. This begs the question, right now, in 2021 is blogging still a viable business and growth strategy? The answer? Yes – with a caveat. Back when I started Location Rebel in 2009, things were much easier. There was less competition… People […]
It Happened Again….
A few years ago I wrote about how I was disappointed that Location Rebel became a commodity. When the blog started, it was personal. It was me going through a personal evolution, and the ups and downs that went along with that. For the last 5+ years it’s been less about my transformation, and more […]
How to Create a Bucket List in 10 Easy Steps
It was 2 am on Saturday morning. Most of my friends were grabbing their final drink of the evening at the bars in Portland. But, my friend Brian and I were 3 hours away – just waking up at a cabin on the McKenzie River. It would be about a 90 minute drive to get […]