Go from low visits to consistent high engagement by following these proven steps — If you’re like most business owners, you want to increase your website traffic. You know that more traffic means more customers who will become loyal customers. To achieve this goal, you need to learn how to get people to your site; here are ten ways that can help: 1. Get Listed in Online Directories and Review Sites

Writing can be used as a tool to enhance your dance skills, while gaining insight into yourself and others. — Like many of us on Medium, I’m a writer. But until recently I never thought that one of my favorite things to do would be the thing that made me better on the dance floor. Once I made writing a daily habit, however, my dance skills began improving rapidly. So…

It’s time to check in with yourself. — If you’ve ever had a health scare or been on the other side of one, you know that it’s an emotionally taxing experience. You worry about what caused it and how long it will take to recover. It’s normal to feel stressed out — but if your feelings go beyond…

Seriously, this is the bee’s knees — I’ve thought a lot about humor lately. I’m not actually a comedian — I’m just this guy who likes to write stuff and make people laugh. But what I do know is that humor is an incredibly important part of our lives. It helps us deal with the “serious stuff,”…

Poetry — I set out on my journey With a heart full of hope, And a head full of dreams. I thought that I knew what was ahead — That I would succeed, that my life would be better. But when I reached the end of my road, When I reached the end…

Writing for a living is soul-crushingly challenging but damn, it’s rewarding. — If you have a story to tell and have always wanted to get paid for it, then writing for a living is for you. But it’s not as easy as just picking up your laptop every day and typing away until the words flow perfectly onto the screen. It’s about…

Mental illness is often misunderstood — let’s demystify it — Mental illness is not a monolith. It can manifest in so many different ways that it’s impossible to know exactly how each person will experience it. However, there are some truths about living with mental illness that are generally less talked about or understood by the general population. …

Starting a business is a tough task. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 40% of new businesses survive four years or more. That’s a startling statistic — and fewer new businesses than ever are started each passing year. …