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The Hidden Factor That Determines Career Pay and Growth (It’s Not Passion)

When I was in my early 20s, I believed that passion was the single most important factor in choosing a career. I thought: * If I work in an area I love, I’ll stay motivated. * Even if it doesn’t pay well, I’ll figure it out. * And if I

The Fears We Inherit

Growing up, I was told a lot of things — mostly by adults, mostly my parents. They were bound by their own experiences, the experiences that shaped the lives they live today. But looking back, I see now that many of these lessons were just fears. Their fears reflected onto my

Should You Noindex Archive Pages in GeoDirectory? (Thin Content & SEO Tips)

Intro While working on my TutorLounge project, I started worrying about archive pages with thin content in GeoDirectory. For example: * Category archives like /student-levels/early-childhood/ * City archives like /new-york/white-plains/ Some of these pages had very little content, and I wasn’t sure if they might hurt my SEO. So

Fixing Sticky Columns on Mobile in GeoDirectory (Blockstrap)

Intro After setting up my sticky sidebar column in GeoDirectory, it looked great on desktop. But when I checked on mobile, things broke — instead of stacking nicely under the main content, the sidebar turned into a slim, squished column. Here’s how I fixed it. Problem On desktop: sidebar = 25%

How to Make a Sticky Sidebar Column in GeoDirectory (Blockstrap)

Intro When I was customizing my GeoDirectory search results page, I wanted the right-hand sidebar (with filters) to stay fixed while scrolling — basically a sticky column. It’s not obvious how to do this in the Blockstrap editor, but GeoDirectory support showed me the trick. Problem By default, columns just

Fix: GeoDirectory Location and Archive Pages Missing from Rank Math Sitemaps

Introduction I ran into an issue where my GeoDirectory location pages and archive pages weren’t showing up in Rank Math’s sitemaps. This was a problem because without them, Google couldn’t properly crawl my directory site. Here’s how I fixed it. The Problem * Rank Math was only

GeoDirectory SEO: Should You Prioritize Location Pages or CPT Archive Pages?

Introduction When I first started building my GeoDirectory site, I ran into a question that probably crosses every directory owner’s mind at some point: What happens when location pages and custom post type (CPT) archive pages overlap? In other words: which should I focus on for SEO, and how

From Effort to Ownership

I grew up in a family that didn’t own a lot of things. We lived a decent life and I have wonderful memories of my childhood—but it was never about getting toys whenever I wanted or buying things just because. My parents, hardworking middle-class employees, always emphasized the

Demystify What You Want to Master

If you want to get good at something, the first step is to demystify it. What I mean is: don’t look at a subject or skill as something completely different from what you’ve already mastered. And definitely don’t look up to the people already succeeding in the

Viability of a Media and Research Firm Focused on Manufactured Homes (a ChatGPT Deep Research Paper)

Executive Summary The U.S. manufactured housing industry is a significant and growing segment of housing. In 2024, U.S. shipments of new manufactured homes reached roughly 103,000 units, up about 15% over 2023[1]. With an average sales price around $120K[2], this implies roughly a $12–13

A Prompt Template to Generate the Best Result from ChatGPT Deep Research (by ChatGPT)

For someone too cheap to pay for ChatGPT's $20/month subscription, I only have fewer than 5 times of deep research each month. And I want to take great advantage of that. So, I asked ChatGPT how to best do it. And here are the results (feel free

Breaking Free From the Mastery Mentality

I’ve always approached learning in a very linear way: 1. Figure out what I need to know. 2. Read books or watch videos. 3. Practice. 4. Master the skill. That formula has worked for me for years. There’s a clear start, a clear end, and a sense of

Why Being Neutral Backfires When You’re Building Something of Your Own

For most of my career, I’ve been proud of being unemotional and analytical. It’s served me well as an operator in a 9-to-5 job. I don’t get rattled easily. I don’t get caught up in drama. And more often than not, I don’t have to

Be Careful What You Wish For

As a 9-to-5er, I used to dream about being my own boss. No one telling me what to do, full freedom, working on my own ideas. It sounded perfect. Then I actually started building a side project. And here’s what I didn’t expect: without a boss, I often

The Paradox of Parenting: How Kids Steal Your Time and Give You Perspective

Having kids is a funny thing. On one hand, they eat up every ounce of time you think you have. It’s the easiest excuse in the world—“I didn’t get this done because the kids kept me busy.” And to be honest, it’s not even a bad

Always Remember: Life (and almost everything in it) isn't supposed to be linear

The most immature type of thinking is that life is linear. You put in X amount of work and you get Y amount of results. Just like in school. But you are not. You are in this imperfect society where no one thing determines the result, but a thousand of

How to Choose, Install, and Manage WordPress Plugins: A Complete Beginner’s Guide (2025)

Still learning WordPress? Here’s a friendly guide on how to choose, install, and manage plugins to boost your website without breaking it. No tech background needed!

A Complete Guide to Choosing, Installing, and Managing WordPress Themes in 2025

Learn everything you need to know about WordPress themes in 2025. Explore theme types, how to install and update themes safely, and how to evaluate themes before activation.

Why You Should Keep Your Domain, DNS, and Hosting with Different Providers (And How to Do It)

Splitting your domain, DNS, and hosting across different providers can boost performance, security, and flexibility. Learn why this setup is smart—and exactly how to do it using Porkbun, Cloudflare, and Hostinger.

How to Create a Mega Menu in WordPress (Without Breaking Stuff)

Learn how to create a mega menu in WordPress using beginner-friendly themes and plugins.