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How NOT to Advertise Your Business on Other Websites

How NOT to Advertise Your Business on Other Websites

by Suhaili Shazreena | Publishing Insights

It’s funny that it’s already 2024 or whatever year you’re reading this, I still see many businesses commit the same blunder over and over again. Take heed of this advice if you’re serious about wanting to advertise on other websites.

Having a Substack Newsletter May Have Been the Right Fit for You Until It Isn’t

Having a Substack Newsletter May Have Been the Right Fit for You Until It Isn’t

by Suhaili Shazreena | Publishing Insights

It seems like many authors are now on Substack these days. And you may have considered being on Substack too after you hear about so many good things about Substack. But for all you know, it may not be as glitzy as you thought it would be.

How to Make Money with Google AdSense in This Day and Age

How to Make Money with Google AdSense in This Day and Age

by Suhaili Shazreena | Publishing Insights

Google AdSense may been a passe for many of us thanks to many different ways of making money online. But it can also be worth considering if you’re looking for an easy way to add more income stream. Here’s what you need to do to get started.

Having a Niche Website Isn’t Like What It Used to Be

Having a Niche Website Isn’t Like What It Used to Be

by Suhaili Shazreena | Publishing Insights

Back then, you can always count on having a niche website to generate passive income for you. But sad to say, that’s no longer the case anymore if you want it to generate sustainable income for you for the years to come.

Is Blogging Worth It? Here’s My Hot Take on This Topic

Is Blogging Worth It? Here’s My Hot Take on This Topic

by Suhaili Shazreena | Publishing Insights

Is blogging still worth pursuing when you hear so many people claiming that blogging is dead as we know and some authors such as Kristine Kathryn Rusch even decided to quit blogging? Well, here’s what I think about this topic.

The 2023 Business Lessons That I Learned as an Author

The 2023 Business Lessons That I Learned as an Author

by Suhaili Shazreena | Publishing Insights

Isn’t hard to believe we only have days left till 2024 is right here upon us? With 2023 is now in our purview, it’s time for us to reflect back on all the business lessons that we can carry with us in 2024.

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