RankIQ for keywords and blogging

This one is far easier to use than other tools as well as being cheaper. Most keyword research tools are massive and confusing for people who aren’t SEO specialists. I had honestly never thought I’d find one I could use. But then I was introduced to RankIQ and I fell in love. What you do is search a keyword, find one you like and run a report on it. The search tells you how fast it will be to rank on the first page of Google for that word (no one ever looks at the second page of Google!) so you can pick one that shows it will be reasonably easy for you to get your post ranking. The report gives you a target “grade” and a target wordcount. The grade is based on using all of the suggested related keywords and the wordcount is how long it needs to be to beat out other people’s posts. There is a composer, which I am typing into at this very moment. It tracks your wordcount against the target and also keeps track of your grade with a list of keywords to the side for you to incorporate in. I have an affiliate link for this tool and I encourage you to check it out and sign up here: https://www.rankiq.com/?fpr=carolyn80

Melissa Henry of Personal Brandtography and Melissa Demple Photography. 

Melissa took my new brand photos, like my wonderful headshot that you see all over my profiles! We had a wonderful photoshoot here in Maryland and I now have 40 beautiful images I can use on my website and in my marketing.

But one thing about Melissa that is super special is that she helps you understand what brand is and she doesn't take your photos until you know what message you want them to send and how you can use them to grow your business. 

Click below to watch my interview with Melissa on my podcast!

Connect with her here

Jessie Cunniffe Book Blurb Magic

HOW MANY SALES ARE YOU LOSING BECAUSE OF A BADLY-WRITTEN BOOK BLURB? What if you could learn to write highly marketable book blurbs...every time? What if you knew exactly how to capture your book in 100-200 tantalising words that draw readers in and makes them NEED to buy your book?

Jessie is on the podcast to tell us about the formula behind best selling blurbs and tell us about her $37 course: BOOK BLURB MAGIC  A complete system for self-publishing authors, copywriters and freelancers to write book blurbs that sell! Now that is going to pay for itself over and over! Check out the details here (use code FunnelQueen for 10% off!) https://www.bookblurbmagic.com/about-bbm

Rusti Lehay for writing coaching

Rusti coaches authors to find the words that their hearts speak. Working as an empath, she guides writers to open up to what their story is and the most authentic way for them to share it, helping them place the right words at the right time for all the right reasons. ​ Words exist in her blood and bones. She specializes in helping you find, craft and tweak yours! Get her help with developing a writing habit: https://forms.zohopublic.com/wordquest/form/HabitCreationProgram/

Suzanne T Moore for book launches

The hottest topic in book writing and publishing, how to have a super successful best-selling launch! I'm so thrilled to have Suzanne T Moore on the podcast to tell us how our book launches can be bigger and better!

And join The Authorpreneur's Club - an ongoing membership for authors seeking to become thought leaders who want accountability, support and community around marketing their books! https://suzannetmoore.com/

Rosie Battista for creating your own card deck

The possibilities are endless when you create your very own branded card deck. It can be oracle cards, affirmations, inspiration, journal prompts, flashcards, discussion starters, and so much more!

Plus, you can add the digital version to your emails in an Oracle Card Funnel! 

Shelby Leigh for selling books on social media (especially TikTok!)