Gail Lowe | My Online Income

Rich Dad Poor Dad Book Review – What I Learned About Wealth & Mindset

May 24, 2025 Gail Lowe 4 comments

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Rich Dad Poor Dad Book Review – Book by Robert Kiyosaki. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see our Affiliate Disclosure. When I first picked up Rich Dad Poor Dad, I wanted to see why this book is so often described as life-changing. In this Rich Dad Poor Dad book review, I’ll share what I learned about money, mindset, and how it changed my own approach to financial abundance. I wanted to understand how this book could encourage an approach to wealth that isn’t about greed, but instead about abundance, belief, and living a life that’s clearly aligned

VR Fashion Commerce: How Influencers Use Virtual Reality To Boost Style And Sales

May 23, 2025 Gail Lowe 4 comments

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Online business is truly expanding in unusual and unexpected ways! Virtual reality, often called VR, is giving fashion influencers creative new ways to connect with their followers and brands. With VR, the digital shopping experience now feels far more personal and interactive than scrolling through ordinary online catalogues. More influencers are using these tools to boost their impact, share new collections, and engage audiences in a space that feels uniquely their own. In this article, I’ll walk you through what VR fashion commerce offers for fashion influencers, how to get started, key things to consider, and some advanced strategies to

SEO Blog Post Optimisation: A To-do List For Traffic Growth

May 21, 2025 Gail Lowe 4 comments

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If you’re aiming to grow your website and attract more visitors, having an effective SEO blog post optimisation plan is really important. I’ve made a habit of using a practical SEO blog post checklist each time I write, and it’s helped me see steady gains in site traffic. Here, I’m sharing my full process for optimising blog posts so you can get your content in front of more readers and improve your website’s visibility in the search engines. This article contains affiliate links. For more information, see our Affiliate Disclosure. Understanding Why SEO Blog Post Optimisation Makes a Difference First

Beginner’s Guide to Profitable Subscription-Based Business

May 6, 2025 Gail Lowe Leave a comment

Subscription services have become a regular part of daily life for many people. From streaming movies and music to getting your favourite snacks or top software each month, subscription-based models are now common. These services make it easy to try new things, access entertainment, stay organised, and even automate boring chores such as cleaning, ordering groceries and meal-planning. As an online business owner, subscription-based services can offer a more predictable income than just focusing on affiliate marketing, for example. However, you will need to offer something that your audience wants and is looking for if you are to make this

How To Turn Your Hobby Into Extra Income

May 2, 2025 Gail Lowe 4 comments

Finding a hobby that can earn you extra money from home is more than possible — it’s a smart way to dip your toes into the world of online income. If you’ve ever thought, “Could I really make money from something I enjoy?” — the answer is often yes, with the right approach. In this article we’ll show you how to turn your hobby into extra income – and something that you can do from home. Let’s break it down step by step. This article contains affiliate links. For more information, see our Affiliate Disclosure. 1. Start with what you

How To Be Disciplined In Business

April 28, 2025 Gail Lowe 4 comments

How to be disciplined in business… as easy as getting your teenage daughter to tidy her room! Earlier this week, I found myself saying to one of my daughters, “You need to be disciplined about this,” as I tried (with some strategic nudging) to get her to tidy her room. What she didn’t know – but I did – was that a friend was travelling up from Gloucester to surprise her the next day. I couldn’t exactly say that outright, so we had to get creative with our encouragement… You’ll have to read on to see if it worked! This

10 Essential Tools For Online Business Success

April 22, 2025 Gail Lowe 4 comments

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Running an online business in 2025 is both exciting and demanding. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling fast, having the right tools can save time, reduce stress, and boost your income. Below, you’ll find 10 essential tools for online business success – the ones that actually make a difference day to day and that I’ve found very useful. No fluff, no hype – just solid options to help you run things more smoothly. Most of them have a free trial or a free version, so you can try them before you commit your hard-earned resources. I’ve also listed some

Fiverr Review (2025): Is It Worth Your Time As A Freelancer Or Buyer?

April 18, 2025 Gail Lowe 4 comments

If you’ve ever searched for freelance services or wanted to make money online using your skills, Fiverr.com is probably one of the first platforms you came across. But with so many freelance websites out there now, how do you know if Fiverr is still a good option in 2025? Read my Fiverr review to find out. As someone who’s worked on Fiverr for several years — both as a seller and a buyer — I can tell you there are definitely some pros and cons. In this review, I’ll walk you through how Fiverr works, what makes it unique, and

Tariffs, Trade Wars And Online Income: Why Diversification Is No Longer Optional

April 15, 2025 Gail Lowe 4 comments

Tariffs, trade wars and online income – is there a link? In today’s rapidly shifting economic climate, online entrepreneurs can no longer afford to ignore global trade policy. With new tariffs, rising tensions between trading blocks, and a growing emphasis on sustainability and localisation, the online income landscape is changing almost daily. Whether you are sourcing products, building digital content, or running an affiliate-based business, the message is clear: what worked yesterday might not work tomorrow. In this article, we explore what’s happening, why it matters, and how online business owners like you can diversify and protect their income streams

A Beginner’s Guide To Virtual Worlds In 2025

April 3, 2025 Gail Lowe 4 comments

Are you a fan of The Matrix films? Or maybe Lawnmower Man or Ready Player One? I love all of these films because they merge the real world we live in with imaginary virtual ones. AND they pose some very intriguing questions about the nature of reality while they’re at it. Virtual worlds have grown in popularity and potential in recent years, not just in films but in the gaming industry, too. I was a huge fan of Second Life when it first came out, and I completely regret not thinking like an entrepreneur back then when it was all