Issue #009 | Solopreneur 2025 New Year Resolutions

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result.”

Here are 4 things Solopreneurs can do to grow your business in 2025.

1. Build Your Email List
2. Use SEO
3. Sell Something On Your Website
4. Use Email Marketing Automations

1. Build Your Email List

• Email marketing delivers $36 for every $1 spent ROI. It even beats social media.
• You own your email list. Unlike social media platforms, where they own your data.
• Sending regular emails builds trust and nurtures relationships.

Here are 3 free courses to help you get started:

1. Zero-250: The FREE Email List Building Challenge with Jenna Kutcher – https://buff.ly/3W0nB6G
2. Free Masterclass: How To Get Started Building An Email List by Amy Porterfield – https://buff.ly/41QZsmy
3. How to Start an Email List From Scratch (and for FREE) – https://buff.ly/4fEJMX1

2. Use SEO

Using SEO creates a foundation for online growth, attracts your ideal audience, and positions you as a trusted leader in your niche.

• Boost Visibility & Brand Awareness
• Drive High-Quality Traffic
• Improve User Experience

Here are 3 free SEO courses for beginners to help you get started:

1. 2 Hours to Create SEO Optimized Content by SEOPress – https://www.seopress.org/newsroom/featured-stories/week-2-2-hours-to-create-seo-optimized-content/
2. SEO Training Course by Ahrefs – https://buff.ly/3iczuS4
3. SEO Training Course by Moz – https://buff.ly/4fK9XM4

These courses contain the knowledge needed to teach you essential SEO skills, and empower you to hire and effectively manage SEO professionals.

3. Sell Something On Your Website

By selling something, you stand out as a professional who provides actionable solutions, not just advice.

• Convert your website into a revenue generator.
• Sell digital products like eBooks, templates, or courses to generate passive income.

Here are 3 free beginner courses to help you get started:

1. How to Create an Online Course in 10 Steps – https://buff.ly/41NPJxx
2. How to Sell Online Courses from Your Website – https://buff.ly/4fK9YzC
3. Beginners Guide to Selling Products Online – https://buff.ly/4fK9Y2A

4. Use Email Marketing Automations

Use email marketing automations to:

• Welcome New Subscribers
• Deliver Lead Magnets
• Onboard New Customers
• Re-Engage Inactive Subscribers
• Encourage Feedback & Testimonials
• Boost Event Attendance
• Segment & Personalize Content

Here are 4 free beginner-friendly courses to help you get started:

1. Newsletters for Creators – https://buff.ly/3VWyB4M
2. What Is Email Marketing? The Definitive Guide for Beginners – https://buff.ly/3bhUynq
3. Email Marketing Made Easy For Beginners – https://buff.ly/41QGoF6
4. Free Email Marketing Course by – https://buff.ly/3VS1tLp

Conclusion

This Issue #009 of The Web Guy Newsletter presents 4 things Solopreneurs can do to grow your business in 2025.

I hope this helps make your website better.

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