Hi Friend,

Today, I want to share a personal story that recently unfolded in my life and how it strikingly parallels a key principle in online marketing.

Five years ago, I moved into a house that I thought would be a long-term haven. It's perfect - spacious, cozy, and in a serene neighborhood. However, just last week, my landlord dropped a bombshell: they're selling the house. The news was unexpected and unsettling.

This turn of events reminded me about the importance of owning our online space, much like a home. As an online marketing strategist, I often emphasize to my clients the significance of building their website on a platform they fully own and control, like WordPress.

Here's why this is so important: Imagine your business website is like a house you rent on website building platforms such as Wix or Weebly inclusive of a monthly or annual fee. Or sharing your products and services only on social media platforms, without any websites.

You can decorate it and make it comfortable, but ultimately, you don't own it. The platform can change the rules, or worse, shut down your account at any moment for various reasons. This is akin to what I'm experiencing with my rented home.

Is your 'Home on the Internet' truly yours, or are you at the mercy of digital 'landlords'?

If you have any questions about establishing a robust and fully owned online presence, I invite you to read this article I've written on it and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Before signing off, here are some curated products and services that I believe will help you grow your online business. To maintain complete transparency, some of the links provided are affiliate links.

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[Hot Off the Press]  📰 Just published on my blog TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS FOR PEAK PRODUCTIVITY: Elevate Your Efficiency: 6 Steps to Optimize Your Daily Schedule. No matter how, the goal is to “get things done”! Here’s some ideas to revamp your time scheduling routine to up level your time management:

https://www.janicedugas.com/en/time-management-tips-for-peak-productivity/

Have a great week-end and until next, take care and all the very best.

Janice

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Janice Dugas, Online Visibility Strategist

https://janicedugas.com/en

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