Amy Lynn Andrews

Hi, I'm Amy. I like minimalist online business and time management.Here's my story...In 2004 I started a lifestyle blog on a new, obscure platform called WordPress. I had zero blogging knowledge and 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 began writing blogging how-to tutorials instead.Along the way I tried many things. I self published a book. I sold digital products. I mastered affiliate marketing. I built and ran an online community. I provided client services including web design, coaching, consulting and virtual assistance.In 2013 I suspected an email newsletter would be a useful addition to my blog. It was a good call. I sent the Useletter® weekly for 7 years.As the years passed, I figured out how to generate a growing income while keeping things lean. I don’t like working 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 the age of 46.

Book

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

I recommend

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
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