Boosting productivity is an essential goal for many ecommerce businesses and online entrepreneurs. Many of us know that by keeping it simple and focusing all our efforts on one thing at a time, we will streamline our outputs and achieve great results. 

But how many of us actually do this?  In reality, probably not many of us!

However, one of the amazing productivity and business growth hacks we love to use consistently in our business is - creating content in batches.

So why does batching content work?

Multitasking is not always the best thing

Multitasking can be great in other areas of life, like when you sit on a train and read at the same time. However, when it comes to creating content and any form of creative marketing and sales copy, multitasking can be distracting and results in a lot of down time.

 Just think how long it takes you to switch between programmes and internet pages, or get up from your desk and move to the next area in...

Driving traffic to your website quickly is something we get asked about often. The truth is there is no overnight solution, but if you follow this guide you will be able to create unstoppable traffic to your website within about six months, and your hard work will be more than worth it.  

1. Blogging 

Creating unique and engaging content on your blog is a great way to increase your traffic. Speak with authority and by all means have an opinion, but be careful not to steal content or take credit for other people’s work. 

Be original and enjoy the writing process.  If you don't have time to write yourself, and publish on a consistent basis then considering hiring a copywriter to help you. 

2. Link Building 

Link building is a marketing and traffic-driving tool that involves having other websites link back to your site. There are various ways to do this, from getting a mention in a blog to paying for advertising, but you need...

Forget about those ‘celebs’ in the jungle, they’ve got it easy. Surviving your first week in online business is a difficult challenge that doesn’t get any easier, no matter how experienced you are.

To help you to make it through that first few days as an online entrepreneur and e-business owner, we’ve put together some helpful tips to ensure you make it out to the other side.

1. Now is not the time to be shy

Be bold.  Be courageous.  Be curious. 

This is what it is going to take.  Growing an online business is as much about mindset and attitude as it is about technical skillset.

There is no hiding behind your computer wishing your first customer into existence.  You will have to, at somepoint, get out there in the real world and have a real world discussion.  Whether this is through your voice in blog posts, your conversations on social media or in person face to face - or more likely, all three!  Business is...

Email marketing is a vital and effective tool when it comes to marketing for your business. You’ve started to build an email list and are ready to take the next steps, but how can you make the most of your list?

This session will take you through some steps on how to achieve more with your email list.

Segmenting your email list

If you want better open rates and higher conversions, then you should segment your email list. Segmenting your list involves splitting your email list into smaller ‘segments’ or groups. It allows you to send out tailored, targeted emails to your list. This then creates higher engagement and less unsubscribe statistics.

You can segment your email list by;

• Using Email Segmentation Software. Email service providers such as Aweber and MailChimp allow you to segment your email list.
• Page-Level Targeting. You need a tool, such as the brilliant OptinMonster. This helps audiences to sign up to the appropriate segment for them.
• Lead Magnets....

Conversion rate is an important term when it comes to business success, but we are talking Ecommerce success - and not about your travel money conversion rates from dollars to pounds! 

What is a Conversion Rate?

For online business owners, the most common instance and most basic explanation of conversion rate is the percentage of people who come to your website and buy goods or services.

Your conversion rate is the percentage of visitors to your website that complete a desired goal (a conversion) out of the total number of visitors. A high conversion rate is indicative of successful marketing and web design: It means people want what you're offering, and they're easily able to get it!

- WordStream.com

So, if 100 people visit your site and one person purchases your product, your conversion rate is 1%.  But if 40 out of your 100 visitors buy something, you have a 40% conversion rate, and that means your business marketing is...

There’s never been a better time to invest in yourself than now. As an entrepreneur everything that you do has an impact - both on your team, your customers and the messages your brand shares with the world.

It's time to take your personal development seriously.  There are a lot of benefits to investing in yourself and pushing for a goal, which is what we’re going to explore in this session.  

Invest in yourself, and you will create a better life 

There is no doubt that right now, at the start of a new decade, is the perfect time to focus on yourself, clearly define your goals and really go after those aspirations.  It's a golden opportunity for a fresh start and a chance to re-focus on what is important. 

You’ve done so much with your life already, have gathered a range of experiences and learnings that have made you who you are today... and you have the potential to do so much more if you’re prepared...

The end of November signals an anticipated time of the Christmas shopping period; Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It is now that ecommerce businesses need to start preparing their strategy for this peak trading time.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have gained traction and popularity in recent years, with consumers rushing to find and buy bargains before the festive period. How can you smash sales for Black Friday and Cyber Monday in your ecommerce business ?

What Ecommerce Business Owners Should Be Doing To Prepare

Make sure you are using this time wisely, by getting the right marketing strategies in place.

• If you are after sales and brand awareness, perhaps look into using social influencers around this time.
• The newest trend is using nano-influencers; these are social media influencers with smaller followers, but whom can still reach a few thousand people. This is a great way to reach new potential customers, gain trust and a positive reputation.
• Go and look at...

The world of e-commerce is a fast paced and an exciting one but is there room for more online entrepreneurs or is the market just getting too crowded already?

We think there is certainly room for more and here's why.....

There will always be room in the world for great Ecommerce entrepreneurs who are innovative and ambitious individuals breaking down barriers, and changing the way our world works.

There’s so much to be gained from working in the Tech sector and here at Navigate The Noise we want to do all we can to help upskill those who are interested in an online entrepreneurial journey.

The E-Commerce Entrepreneur’s Journey

The journey of an entrepreneur can be tricky. But don't worry! You've got the tools and the grit to do it. Starting an online business requires a mindset of 'I can'.You have to have passion about what you do and why you are doing it.

Why is this important? Well it's people with passion who make a difference to this planet. It is entreprenuers...

Today's digital entrepreneur faces many challenges but one of the most important factors which impacts on success is their ability to reach their audience and scale rapidly.

We've captured our top three key online growth strategies which could make a difference between being the latest online business flop and a triumphant success.

Online Growth Strategy #1: Influencer Outreach

There are some great examples of brands who have scaled quickly by using social influencers.

A Social Media Influencer is a user on social media who has established deep credibility or celebrity status in a specific industry. 

A social media influencer has access to a large audience (their "Following"). They can persuade others to buy or take action due to their authenticity, personal power within that world and overall reach.

GymShark is a great example of how to use Influencers to rapidly build your business and your brand.  When...

One of the biggest things to consider when becoming an entrepreneur and launching a start-up business is the financial costs that occur in the early days and how you will fund growth.

Unless you have savings yourself, you will most likely need to seek out investors to help with the finances and start-up costs. One of those options is an angel investor.

What is an angel investor?

An angel investor is a well off individual who puts capital into business start-ups. They become a financial backer, which supports the business financially right when they need it the most.

In the early days, start-ups have limited options during the early rounds of funding and you will find that most standard investors are reluctant to back businesses in the early start-up stage.

This means you need to try to get your money from wherever you can. Angel investors usually then offer help and advice to the start up business. In exchange for their financial aid, angel investors may get ownership equity or...