Amy Lynn Andrews

Hi, I'm Amy. I like minimalist online business and time management. I've been a content creator for 20 years. My story is below. I'm best known for the Useletter® which I sent weekly from 2013-2021.

Tools I recommend

I've tried countless tools while making money online. The following is my vetted, top-pick list. I've used & paid for everything here at some point. These are my affiliate links which means, at no extra cost to you, I earn a commission if you purchase them too.

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
Newsletter / email list: Kit
One-page websites (like this one): Carrd
WordPress hosting (premium): Rocket
WordPress hosting (what I used the first 10 years): Bluehost
WordPress themes (use the free version first): GeneratePress or Kadence
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

Book

Tell Your Time: How to Manage Your Schedule So You Can Live Free is a short Kindle book which explains how I manage my time. Download the printables.

My story

2004 - I started a lifestyle blog on WordPress. I had no prior computer or blogging experience and spent countless hours googling things like HTML and CSS. I was surprised to discover I enjoyed the business and technical parts of blogging much more than the writing part.2010 - After many requests to “pick my brain" about technical things, I quit blogging about my life and began writing easy-to-follow blogging tutorials instead. Along the way I tried many things. I self published a book. I sold digital products. I learned affiliate marketing. I built and ran an online community. I provided client services including web design, coaching, consulting and virtual assistance.2013 - I saw the potential of email newsletters and started one. I sent the Useletter® weekly for 7 years. I figured out how to generate a growing income while keeping things lean. I didn't want to work 40+ hours a week running an online business empire. I like simple, nimble, easy to pivot, low overhead, high profit margins.2021 - My love for minimalist online business paid off. My husband and I reached FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) in 2021. It was a fantastic run. Thank you to all who followed along!