Amy Lynn Andrews
Hi, I'm Amy. I like minimalist online business and time management. Here's my story.In 2004, I started a blog on a new, obscure platform called WordPress. I had zero blogging knowledge. I spent countless hours googling HMTL and CSS tutorials. I was surprised to discover I enjoyed the technical part of blogging much more than the writing part.By 2010, after many requests to “pick my brain” about WordPress, I quit blogging about my life and focused on blogging how-to tutorials.Along the way I tried many things. I self published a book. I sold digital products. I did affiliate marketing. I built and ran an online community. I provided client services including web design, coaching, consulting and virtual assistance.Fast forward to 2013. I suspected an email newsletter was a good addition to a blog. The Useletter® was born and went out weekly for 7 years.After a lot of experimenting, I figured out how to generate a steady income while keeping things lean. I learned I don’t want to work 40+ hours a week running an online business empire. I prefer minimalist online business. Nimble. Easy to pivot. Low overhead. High profit margins. This mindset allowed me to retire in 2020 at age 46.
Active projects
Tell Your Time - How I manage my time. An ebook. Download the printables.
Everything File - Get your end-of-life plans organized. Without overwhelm.
Tools I use
I've tried countless tools while making money online. The following is my top-pick list. I've paid for and still use (or have used) everything. These are my affiliate links. At no extra cost to you, I earn a commission if you purchase them too.
Email list (what I use now): ConvertKit
One-page websites (like the one you're reading): Carrd
WordPress hosting (what I use now): Rocket
WordPress hosting (what I used the first 10 years): Bluehost
My simple, honed, 10-minute checklist to start on WordPress: Get a Blog
WordPress themes (use the free version first): GeneratePress or Kadence
How to make money with a blog, website or YouTube channel: Project 24
How to make a living as a book writer: Self Publishing Launchpad
How to get organic traffic from social media: Makers
Privacy / Disclaimer / Terms templates: Plug and Law’s Legal Bundle
Database tool to organize content & affiliate links: Airtable
© Amy Lynn Andrews. All rights reserved. Contact me at amylynnandrews at gmail dot com.