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Payhip vs. WooCommerce: Why I’m Now Switching to WooCommerce for Direct Sales

Payhip vs. WooCommerce: Why I’m Now Switching to WooCommerce for Direct Sales

by Suhaili Shazreena | Business Updates

Between Payhip and WooCommerce, which one you should pick regardless of where you are in your author journey? Here’s my take on this argument and my reason to use WooCommerce for selling direct moving forward.

These Are My Year 2026 Plans. And They Are WILD

These Are My Year 2026 Plans. And They Are WILD

by Suhaili Shazreena | Business Updates

How’s my 2025? Did I get to achieve the goals that I set? And as for my plans for 2026? Some of them are expected, but there are some that I consider to be a wild one, if I say so myself.

What Makes a Binder Notebook with Dividers Such a Game-Changer in Bullet Journaling

What Makes a Binder Notebook with Dividers Such a Game-Changer in Bullet Journaling

by Suhaili Shazreena | Business Updates

When you think about a binder notebook with dividers, you probably don’t associate it with bullet journaling. But funnily enough, I find using a binder notebook works way better for me than the typical dot journal. Here’s why it’s a total gamechanger for me.

Should I Publish a Hardcover Book? Here’s Why I Chose Not to Do It in the End

Should I Publish a Hardcover Book? Here’s Why I Chose Not to Do It in the End

by Suhaili Shazreena | Business Updates

You already have ebook and paperback. But should you add hardback into the offering as well? While I do think having another format is nice to have, I decided not to do it in the end. Here’s why.

Here Are the Things That I Plan to do in Year 2025

Here Are the Things That I Plan to do in Year 2025

by Suhaili Shazreena | Business Updates

A new year can feel like you’re starting off with a clean slate. And it can also mean a new plan for the year. So, these are the things that I plan to do this year in which they’re pretty intense, I must say.

Here’s Why I’m Changing My Blogging Frequency to Bi-Monthly and Monthly

Here’s Why I’m Changing My Blogging Frequency to Bi-Monthly and Monthly

by Suhaili Shazreena | Business Updates

I won’t deny it’s not easy to maintain a weekly blog update schedule considering that The Efficient You blog isn’t the only blog I have. But after doing it for years, I feel like it’s time for me to cut back on blogging because of this ONE reason.

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