FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR YOUR MARKETING ASSISTANT
WORDPRESS
How is it that with one WordPress theme you were able to design a website with many different layouts and styles?
I use the Builder Theme from iThemes. It comes with a layout editor and style editor that easily enables you to create a site with all types of layouts and styles without having to do much coding. It is a great theme if you want to spend time focusing on the creative design of your website.
Where can I learn how to use the builder theme?
iThemes has many FREE online lessons available on their website. In addition, if you join the iThemes learning center, Website Design.com, you can get many additional courses to expand your knowledge of WordPress, builder and other iTheme products.
What is a good beginner coaching program to take to learn WordPress?
I recommend Web Site Design Mojo. This coaching program is the one I took to learn WordPress.
MARKETING AND SALES COURSES
Where did you get training in internet marketing and social media?
I took my training with VA Classroom. Their certification programs are offered in easy to understand modules that equip you with the skills and knowledge to understand online marketing. In addition there are many other benefits such as the Social Marketing Club where you can connect with other members and ask questions to further elaborate on topics discussed in the modules.
Another course I took is Website Sales Mojo (the same instructor from Web Site Design Mojo). This course is a good explanation and break down of the sales funnel.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
What software do you use to design the images for your websites, Facebook pages and eBook covers?
I use GIMP. Gimp is a completely FREE software program that you can use to create all kinds of graphics. It’s a very robust program that is similar in many ways to Adobe Photoshop.
Where did you learn how to use GIMP?
I learned GIMP at Gimp Graphics Mojo. For a low price you can learn how to create headers, buttons and eBook covers for your websites.
How do you make your eBook covers?
The program I use is called Web 2.0 covers. It works with GIMP ( or Photoshop Elements and any other program that lets you work in layers).
GETTING CLIENTS
How do virtual assistants find clients?
One way to find clients is to join Shelancers. Shelancers offers you the chance to put your business information and website link in their directory. Each month they send out proposals from companies who are looking for virtual assistants for projects.
You can also be a member of VA Classroom. Like Shelancers they have a directory where you can lists your skills. VA Classroom has an RFP board.
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT INDUSTRY
What virtual assistant organizations do you belong to?
I belong to Canadian Virtual Assistant Connection (CVAC) and VA Classroom.
What virtual assistant books did you read to get your blue print to launch your business?
I read How to Build a Successful Virtual Assistant Business by Janice Byer and Elayne Whitfiled-Parr, both of whom are the founders of CVAC.
