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Dean Hunt here from StreetLessons.com & Retiredat21.com

What do you do when the big cow asks you to do another guest post, but you have a sore wrist and find typing on the keyboard very painful?

Simple… you do a blog series made almost entirely out of images, with little or no actual value, but may get away with it because the images are amusing. :twisted:

Carpal Tunnel Website Advice - Part one of two

1 - Keep your friends close and your competitors closer. Learn from what they are doing right and more importantly, what they are doing wrong.

scared child

2 - Money sucks! - Too many people focus on money first. Focus on your customers/readers, and the money will follow.

money sucks

3 - When building a website start from the bottom and work upwards. The foundations of your site are the most important, start with the basics first.

upside down

4 - Do not be afraid of the huge mega sites in your industry. It is possible to build relationships with even the biggest sites. Remember, they are often not as scary as you think.

scary

5 - Do not try to be something you are not. People will eventually see through it.

not genuine

6 - Be clear and descriptive. Do not confuse your readers with imprecise titles and descriptions.

bottled water funny

7 - Controversy can attract attention, it can be a great way to promote your site, but it can also damage your brand.

mcfunny

8 - Try to make the best of a bad situation.

bad situation

9 - Don’t lose your head in stressful circumstances.

lose your head


10 - Don’t slip up, ensure your site has all the necessary terms and conditions/privacy policy pages.

bear slip

Right, I am off to put my wrist in ice. Part two coming later in the week.

Dean Hunt

PS: If you want updates of my posts, simply send a blank email to: buzz@streetlessons.com for free updates.

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