🎃 A visual builder that produces fast-loading WordPress websites. In this series, Lee looks at a range of WordPress tools that can add value to both the development process and client interactions. For each episode, Lee will define a problem, discuss his agency's solution, and share a use case. Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/an-otherworldly-site-builder Join the conversation: https://trailblazer.fm/an-otherworldly-site-builder/#respond All WordPress tools to try before you die: https:/...
Oct 31, 2022•9 min•Season 46Ep. 13
🎃 Protecting content within WordPress for members only. In this series, Lee looks at a range of WordPress tools that can add value to both the development process and client interactions. For each episode, Lee will define a problem, discuss his agency's solution, and share a use case. Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/conjuring-membership-magic Join the conversation: https://trailblazer.fm/conjuring-membership-magic/#respond All WordPress tools to try before you die: https://trailblazer.f...
Oct 30, 2022•7 min•Season 46Ep. 12
🎃 No-code animations and effects in WordPress. In this series, Lee looks at a range of WordPress tools that can add value to both the development process and client interactions. For each episode, Lee will define a problem, discuss his agency's solution, and share a use case. Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/adding-hocus-pocus-to-a-website Join the conversation: https://trailblazer.fm/adding-hocus-pocus-to-a-website/#respond All WordPress tools to try before you die: https://trailblazer....
Oct 29, 2022•7 min•Season 46Ep. 11
🎃 Moving a large WordPress website from one host to another. In this series, Lee looks at a range of WordPress tools that can add value to both the development process and client interactions. For each episode, Lee will define a problem, discuss his agency's solution, and share a use case. Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/attack-of-the-clones/ Join the conversation: https://trailblazer.fm/attack-of-the-clones/#respond All WordPress tools to try before you die: https://trailblazer.fm/cate...
Oct 28, 2022•7 min•Season 46Ep. 10
🎃 How to manage SEO in WordPress. In this series, Lee looks at a range of WordPress tools that can add value to both the development process and client interactions. For each episode, Lee will define a problem, discuss his agency's solution, and share a use case. Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/supernatural-search-engine-optimization Join the conversation: https://trailblazer.fm/supernatural-search-engine-optimization All WordPress tools to try before you die: https://trailblazer.fm/cat...
Oct 27, 2022•6 min•Season 46Ep. 9
🎃 How to clean a slow and bloated WordPress database. In this series, Lee looks at a range of WordPress tools that can add value to both the development process and client interactions. For each episode, Lee will define a problem, discuss his agency's solution, and share a use case. Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/battling-a-gruesome-wordpress-database Join the conversation: https://trailblazer.fm/battling-a-gruesome-wordpress-database/#respond All WordPress tools to try before you die:...
Oct 26, 2022•7 min•Season 46Ep. 8
🎃 Make it easier to access and sort data in the WordPress admin. In this series, Lee looks at a range of WordPress tools that can add value to both the development process and client interactions. For each episode, Lee will define a problem, discuss his agency's solution, and share a use case. Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/cobwebs-in-the-wordpress-admin Join the conversation: https://trailblazer.fm/cobwebs-in-the-wordpress-admin/#respond All WordPress tools to try before you die: http...
Oct 25, 2022•6 min•Season 46Ep. 7
🎃 How to provide a more accessible website. In this series, Lee looks at a range of WordPress tools that can add value to both the development process and client interactions. For each episode, Lee will define a problem, discuss his agency's solution, and share a use case. Notice: This is a re-record due to discovering the third-party tool that we believed was providing people with a better browsing experience, was potentially hindering their access and not helping at all!!! :( Full show notes:...
Oct 24, 2022•8 min•Season 46Ep. 4
🎃 How to do more with form data. In this series, Lee looks at a range of WordPress tools that can add value to both the development process and client interactions. For each episode, Lee will define a problem, discuss his agency's solution, and share a use case. Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/give-form-data-an-afterlife Join the conversation: https://trailblazer.fm/give-form-data-an-afterlife/#respond All WordPress tools to try before you die: https://trailblazer.fm/category/halloween-...
Oct 24, 2022•8 min•Season 46Ep. 6
🎃 How to ensure emails are delivered from your WordPress site. In this series, Lee looks at a range of WordPress tools that can add value to both the development process and client interactions. For each episode, Lee will define a problem, discuss his agency's solution, and share a use case. Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/website-emails-resurrected Join the conversation: https://trailblazer.fm/website-emails-resurrected/#respond All WordPress tools to try before you die: https://trailb...
Oct 23, 2022•8 min•Season 46Ep. 5
🎃 How do you get control of all those SPAM comments in WordPress? In this series, Lee looks at a range of WordPress tools that can add value to both the development process and client interactions. For each episode, Lee will define a problem, discuss his agency's solution, and share a use case. Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/fighting-a-comment-apocalypse Join the conversation: https://trailblazer.fm/fighting-a-comment-apocalypse/#respond All WordPress tools to try before you die: https...
Oct 21, 2022•7 min•Season 46Ep. 3
🎃 How to import complex datasets into WordPress. In this series, Lee looks at a range of WordPress tools that can add value to both the development process and client interactions. For each episode, Lee will define a problem, discuss his agency's solution, and share a use case. Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/handling-scary-data-imports Join the conversation: https://trailblazer.fm/handling-scary-data-imports/#respond All the WordPress tools to try before you die: https://trailblazer.fm...
Oct 20, 2022•6 min•Season 46Ep. 2
🎃 How do you cope with large volumes of data in WordPress? In this series, Lee looks at a range of WordPress tools that can add value to both the development process and client interactions. For each episode, Lee will define a problem, discuss his agency’s solution, and share a use case. Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/dealing-with-monster-websites Join the conversation: https://trailblazer.fm/dealing-with-monster-websites/#respond All the WordPress tools to try before you die: https://...
Oct 19, 2022•6 min•Season 46Ep. 1
As an agency owner, it can be tough to decide whether or not to host your client's websites. On the one hand, there are some clear benefits to doing so - you have access to more data and can provide a better overall experience for your clients. However, there are also costs associated with hosting such as maintenance, support, and downtime risks. In this episode, we interview Austin from 20i about the pros and cons of hosting client websites. He helps us to understand the risks involved and prov...
Oct 17, 2022•18 min
As a third-generation business owner, Stephen knows a thing or two about the ups and downs of running a company. So when his family's business came to an end, he didn't waste any time getting back on his feet. In no time at all, he had launched a new venture as a copywriting provider. He developed three core sources of leads: website, networking, and LinkedIn. But Stephen didn't stop there. He also took the time to build relationships with potential clients, often going above and beyond to provi...
Oct 03, 2022•20 min•Season 45Ep. 5
Having developed an agency focused on providing unique in-person experiences for their customers, Candy had to pivot her agency's unique service during the pandemic. Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/from-in-person-to-online
Sep 28, 2022•19 min•Season 45Ep. 4
In an awesome office with a growing team, situated a stone’s throw from the beach, Barbara was living the dream life. Right? Barbara shares how she only works 10 hours a week and is more profitable. Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/i-know-youre-busy-but
Sep 21, 2022•22 min•Season 45Ep. 3
With raw honesty, Darren shares their journey from doing it all themselves to building a large thriving team. He describes starting with content and developing a range of digital services. And how they automated the most time-intensive task with a lot of initial coding elbow grease. Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/invest-now-get-paid-later
Sep 12, 2022•24 min•Season 45Ep. 2
🎙 Michael shares his agency journey from musician to Co-founder of DoneDone Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/getting-things-donedone
Sep 02, 2022•23 min•Season 45Ep. 1
Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/one-page-avatar
Aug 04, 2022•17 min•Season 44Ep. 4
Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/refocus-on-linkedin
Aug 04, 2022•21 min•Season 44Ep. 5
Full show notes : https://trailblazer.fm/spice-up-your-proposals
Aug 04, 2022•13 min•Season 44Ep. 3
Full show notes: https:/ /trailblazer.fm/five-star-profiles
Aug 04, 2022•11 min•Season 44Ep. 1
Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/one-sales-activity-a-day
Aug 04, 2022•14 min•Season 44Ep. 2
We often believe doing things ourselves is the most cost-effective way. This may have been true in the early days of setting up our agency, but as our businesses grow, the demand for our time increases. Are we becoming bottlenecks by hanging onto menial tasks that could be outsourced? Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/outsource-one-small-task
Apr 28, 2022•6 min•Season 43Ep. 5
With the busy pace of agency life, it is easy to let things slide. Before you know it you’ve amassed a range of subscriptions that are costing your agency money, eroding your profitability and not adding any value. We’ve saved thousands by reviewing what we use. How much could you save? Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/cancel-a-subscription
Apr 28, 2022•5 min•Season 43Ep. 4
Constant interruptions rob us of our productivity and compete for our attention. Trying to get your head back into a task can be difficult. Being able to minimise disruptions can help us focus better and get more done in less time. Full show notes:
Apr 27, 2022•7 min•Season 43Ep. 3
Develop your SOPs as you record your screen! Writing a process document takes time, leaves room for error, and is boring. Many of us prefer video explainers that we can follow along with and pause as needed. By removing blockers and efficiently documenting our systems and processes, we can educate our teams and free up our time for other important agency tasks. This episode explains how. Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/record-your-screen/
Apr 26, 2022•6 min•Season 43Ep. 2
The brain was not designed to store memories. I have lost count of the number of ideas I’ve had, told myself I will remember then promptly forget minutes later. In this season, our mantra will be, "slight changes, spectacular results". You'll get the idea from that mantra that we are going to be sharing some really slight, minute, micro, tiny changes that you can make to your day-to-day agency life that will eventually yield spectacular results . Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/write-eve...
Apr 26, 2022•5 min•Season 43Ep. 1
We wrap up Season 42 with messages from our agencies and some festive music. Our guests share their thoughts and advice for winding down, enjoying the season and starting fresh in 2020. My cohost Edison joins me in introducing the episode and shares his favourite hosting platform also! Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/seasons-greetings-2021
Dec 20, 2021•12 min•Season 42Ep. 7
