What if there was a magic formula that could help you write blog posts faster than ever before? And what if this formula also made your content clearer, easier to follow and more engaging for your readers?

If only, right?

I don't have a magic formula for you, but I've got something just as good: content patterns.

In this post, you'll discover how to use content patterns to create blog posts in a structured way, beat writer's block and cut hours from your usual content creation process.

You've followed all the "how to grow your email list" instructions:

• ​Picked the perfect opt-in form type
• Created a persuasive opt-in form
• Created a value packed PDF guide to bribe your visitors into subscribing

It's time to hit "go" and share this with the world. But...

How are you actually going to send that free PDF guide to your subscribers? And how does it work if you have more than one PDF?

In this article you'll find several solutions and the pros and cons for each one. Answer a few quick questions and discover which method would work best for you or read the whole article and get the big picture... It's up to you!

As a consultant, having a website that clearly communicates your unique offering is a must.

In this new landing page from s​cratch video you'll discover how to build a good looking, conversion focused homepage for a service based business.

You'll learn:

• ​How to make your most important call-to-action stand out.
• How to create a multi-color case study grid that will make your visitors want to click and read.
• How to create a social proof section to boost conversions

And if you don't feel like building the page form scratch, simply download the template and start editing.

I'm sure you know those little yellow, red, blue and black building blocks... You've surely played with them as a child. But you've probably never managed to create something like the picture below. 

By Nathan Sawaya, The Brick Artist

Even though you "know" the blocks, you don't fully understand how they can form these complex statues but Nathan, the artist, can look at an existing statue and immediately see how he would build it with LEGO.

The same can be said about landing pages. You might have seen the different elements in the Thrive Content Builder sidebar but as long as you do not really understand how these elements work, you'll struggle to create landing pages that look exactly the way you want on desktop AND mobile.

The good news is that most of the elements and settings are easy to apprehend. There are only 3 elements and 3 settings that need some explaining in order to use them to their full potential and unlock any landing page layout. After watching this video you'll be able to look at any landing page and "see" how to build it yourself.

Is your website the face of a product, service or membership? If it is, you may be making the same mistake as the website we're reviewing in this video.

In today’s Website Review, we’re looking at My Fishing Cape Cod, a paid membership site offering a community and resources around fishing at Cape Cod.

The website is home to some fantastically targeted landing pages and copy. So what’s the problem?

Unless button mashing is a hobby, a new visitor would never make it far enough to see those fantastic landing pages. The homepage just doesn’t give them the opportunity to.

Be honest.

How often have you backed out of an article because it looks like a cluttered mess?

You know, when you face a huge wall of text or a page that looks unprofessional, arduous to read or just plain boring?

Then you bounce back to Facebook or whatever tab you were browsing before.

It’s understandable - nobody wants to trudge through a swamp of ugly content.

But here’s the real scary part: what if your readers feel the same when they browse YOUR content?

Great visual design is imperative to keep today's attention deficit users interested.

Luckily, you don’t need to be an artist or have a team of designers at your disposal to create beautiful web content quickly and consistently.

Let's talk about that...

Have you ever wondered how to collect leads to sell your online course?

If so, you’re in for a treat.

In this article we break down all the components of Ramit Sethi’s list building strategy for his online course “Find Your Dream Job”.

This course costs $1997 and is not for sale on his site… You have to be on his mailing list to get the opportunity to buy. So you better believe his lead generation game is on point.

We’ll dive deep into the nitty-gritty of what Ramit is doing and you’ll discover why these strategies are so effective. Plus, you'll see exactly how you can apply the same strategies on your own website.

Ready to discover how Ramit managed to get hundreds of thousands people to sign up? Close all other tabs, put your phone on silent mode and get yourself a cup of coffee because you’ll want to pay full attention… This is the secret to a multi-million online teaching business!

There's a simple principle for optimizing any kind of landing page: make only one offer on the page. Keep everything focused on that one conversion goal you want to lead your visitors to.

But in the real world, things often aren't that simple. Many businesses have multiple offers. Possibly even for multiple, highly diverse target groups. If this is the case, how can you create a good homepage that advertises all your offers without confusing visitors?

That's what we'll discover in today's website review.

Wondering what's happening behind the scenes at Thrive Themes? In today's video, you'll get a first look at the all-new Thrive Content Builder plugin as well as a quick tour of other projects we are working on.