Helen Lindop
@helenlindop.bsky.social
Mentor to neurodivergent indie/solo business owners and university students. Based in Bedfordshire. Accidental home educator. HelenLindop.com
Just watched a totally bonkers 1982 Top of the Pops. It all seemed completely normal when I was a kid, though. I won't think too hard about the implications of that one. #TOTP
August 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Just watched a totally bonkers 1982 Top of the Pops. It all seemed completely normal when I was a kid, though. I won't think too hard about the implications of that one. #TOTP
Ordered something from Vinted and forgot to check the delivery point before hitting the buy button. Turns out it's going to a Yodel delivery point so I hope it's a local one. 🤣
March 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Ordered something from Vinted and forgot to check the delivery point before hitting the buy button. Turns out it's going to a Yodel delivery point so I hope it's a local one. 🤣
Discovered from @profaliceroberts.bsky.social Ancient Greece by Train series that Philip 2nd of Macedon named the city of Thessaloniki after his daughter and now Thessalonica is my new favourite girl's name. it's probably for the best that I'm not having any more kids.
March 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Discovered from @profaliceroberts.bsky.social Ancient Greece by Train series that Philip 2nd of Macedon named the city of Thessaloniki after his daughter and now Thessalonica is my new favourite girl's name. it's probably for the best that I'm not having any more kids.
I just made an AI generated curry. Couldn't be bothered to trawl through Google search to find a recipe with the ingredients I had in that was healthy and fairly quick, so I asked Chat GPT and it turned out really well! I'd post a photo but we ate it.
January 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I just made an AI generated curry. Couldn't be bothered to trawl through Google search to find a recipe with the ingredients I had in that was healthy and fairly quick, so I asked Chat GPT and it turned out really well! I'd post a photo but we ate it.
"Launch your newsletter and sell more with email marketing
If you've ever thought about starting a newsletter and using email to sell your products or services, there's never been a better time. A real bonus is that Helen Lindop is one of the best teachers I've come across in all these years. 1/4
If you've ever thought about starting a newsletter and using email to sell your products or services, there's never been a better time. A real bonus is that Helen Lindop is one of the best teachers I've come across in all these years. 1/4
January 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
"Launch your newsletter and sell more with email marketing
If you've ever thought about starting a newsletter and using email to sell your products or services, there's never been a better time. A real bonus is that Helen Lindop is one of the best teachers I've come across in all these years. 1/4
If you've ever thought about starting a newsletter and using email to sell your products or services, there's never been a better time. A real bonus is that Helen Lindop is one of the best teachers I've come across in all these years. 1/4
Had a couple of conversations this week with different people about widespread loneliness is now for many and how it's especially easy to lose your social circle as a mid-life woman. This year I'll resist the 'I'm too busy' thing even harder as it's so easy to slip into.
January 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Had a couple of conversations this week with different people about widespread loneliness is now for many and how it's especially easy to lose your social circle as a mid-life woman. This year I'll resist the 'I'm too busy' thing even harder as it's so easy to slip into.
Watching the news on the hate speech policy changes at Meta and wondering if there will be a bunch of people jumping over to BlueSky and Mastodon as they did with X. Some went to Threads last time, but that's Meta too so let's wait and see.
January 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Watching the news on the hate speech policy changes at Meta and wondering if there will be a bunch of people jumping over to BlueSky and Mastodon as they did with X. Some went to Threads last time, but that's Meta too so let's wait and see.
Thanks @berniejmitchell.bsky.social for inviting me to be your podcast guest this week! coworkingvaluespodcast.substack.com/p/practical-...
Practical Email Marketing: Demystifying Newsletters with Helen Lindop
Email Marketing for Indie Businesses - A GUIDE
coworkingvaluespodcast.substack.com
January 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Thanks @berniejmitchell.bsky.social for inviting me to be your podcast guest this week! coworkingvaluespodcast.substack.com/p/practical-...
Decided to get out into the fresh air this morning to make a short video. It was VERY fresh indeed out there (-4 deg C). youtube.com/shorts/zbmV6... I have changed the thumbnail to one where I'm smiling, honest!
Practical Email Marketing: Demystifying Newsletters
YouTube video by Helen Lindop
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January 10, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Decided to get out into the fresh air this morning to make a short video. It was VERY fresh indeed out there (-4 deg C). youtube.com/shorts/zbmV6... I have changed the thumbnail to one where I'm smiling, honest!
How my Email Marketing for Indie Businesses guide could help you and how to get your copy for free youtu.be/AX1uvhuLQRU?...
Email Marketing for Indie Businesses Guide - how it could help YOU
YouTube video by Helen Lindop
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December 18, 2024 at 5:57 PM
How my Email Marketing for Indie Businesses guide could help you and how to get your copy for free youtu.be/AX1uvhuLQRU?...
I've got some spare time to help small businesses with the Christmas rush in the next couple of weeks, here's what I could do... www.linkedin.com/posts/helenl...
December 2, 2024 at 12:37 PM
I've got some spare time to help small businesses with the Christmas rush in the next couple of weeks, here's what I could do... www.linkedin.com/posts/helenl...
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The Royal Society is looking for an Artist in Residence, an opportunity for a creative individual to produce new work in response to our collections and the scientific research of our community. Express your interest in this funded project by Thursday 12 December: royalsociety.org/about-us/wor...
November 27, 2024 at 4:55 PM
The Royal Society is looking for an Artist in Residence, an opportunity for a creative individual to produce new work in response to our collections and the scientific research of our community. Express your interest in this funded project by Thursday 12 December: royalsociety.org/about-us/wor...
Thanks so much Berenice!
Sharing this useful book. Helen is my go to for my clients who need help with anything related to email marketing from what system to how to set yourself up. This book is full of solutions and highly recommended.
I've just written a guide called Email Marketing for Indie Businesses helenlindop.com/email-market... . Join my newsletter in the next few weeks and get it for free (helenlindop.com/newsletter).
November 21, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Thanks so much Berenice!
I've just written a guide called Email Marketing for Indie Businesses helenlindop.com/email-market... . Join my newsletter in the next few weeks and get it for free (helenlindop.com/newsletter).
Email marketing for Indie Businesses - Helen Lindop
Buy Now Want more from your email marketing but are struggling to put the pieces together and get results? Forget complex strategies designed for the marketing team you don’t have, Email Marketing for...
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November 21, 2024 at 7:21 AM
I've just written a guide called Email Marketing for Indie Businesses helenlindop.com/email-market... . Join my newsletter in the next few weeks and get it for free (helenlindop.com/newsletter).
I highly recommend this webinar on First Aid for Feelings. I have the book it's based on an find it really helpful when going through stressful times. bit.ly/feel-better-... #selfcare
Are you struggling? Want to feel better?
Life’s too short to struggle. Learn from emotional and health literacy author why the mind-body connection is the key to feeling better.
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November 19, 2024 at 1:33 PM
I highly recommend this webinar on First Aid for Feelings. I have the book it's based on an find it really helpful when going through stressful times. bit.ly/feel-better-... #selfcare
Things sure are changing...
"Mainstream media no longer means #television, mainstream media IS now the #SocialMedia sphere, mainstream media IS now the #podcasts that are listened to...by millions of people." - says former BBC Newsnight presenter, Emily Maitlis.
The News Agents #Podcast 📻
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The News Agents #Podcast 📻
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November 18, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Things sure are changing...
Like a lot of people I was worried about losing the community I was part of when I left Twitter (and I 90%left Facebook too, just staying for a few group). But the great thing is I found the same people on Threads and Bluesky, plus new ones.../1
November 17, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Like a lot of people I was worried about losing the community I was part of when I left Twitter (and I 90%left Facebook too, just staying for a few group). But the great thing is I found the same people on Threads and Bluesky, plus new ones.../1
I was an IT trainer from 1997 so although it seems weird now I actually trained people how to use Google when it was new. It's been such a part of my life since then that it also felt weird to now be looking at alternatives, but I played around with the AI search engine Perplexity last week...1/
November 17, 2024 at 9:25 AM
I was an IT trainer from 1997 so although it seems weird now I actually trained people how to use Google when it was new. It's been such a part of my life since then that it also felt weird to now be looking at alternatives, but I played around with the AI search engine Perplexity last week...1/
Hooray, Gurdeep is here on Bluesky!
Amidst challenges and sorrows, humanity's pursuit of joy and hope demonstrates our resilience. We unite in seeking balance, each contributing to a global effort that illuminates life's darker moments with joy's gentle radiance.
From the Yukon, I am sending joy, hope and positivity.
From the Yukon, I am sending joy, hope and positivity.
November 14, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Hooray, Gurdeep is here on Bluesky!
Thanks very much, @annhawkins.bsky.social !
If you run a small business and you're thinking you should be making some Black Friday offers here are some great tips from @helenlindop.bsky.social
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Email marketing for Black Friday: simple strategies for small businesses - Helen Lindop
How you ‘do’ Black Friday email marketing in a small business will vary wildly depending on the type of business you run, so here are some simple strategies to help you get started.
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October 23, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Thanks very much, @annhawkins.bsky.social !
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My cartoon for this week’s Guardian Books.
September 28, 2024 at 3:45 PM
My cartoon for this week’s Guardian Books.
Introduce yourself with some jobs you've had:
Freelance email marketer
Employability trainer
Adult education lecturer
Maths and English tutor
Blogger/author
Online course creator
IT trainer
Mentoring and presentation skills trainer
Secondary school teacher
Care assistant
Retail assistant
Freelance email marketer
Employability trainer
Adult education lecturer
Maths and English tutor
Blogger/author
Online course creator
IT trainer
Mentoring and presentation skills trainer
Secondary school teacher
Care assistant
Retail assistant
September 23, 2024 at 6:33 AM
Introduce yourself with some jobs you've had:
Freelance email marketer
Employability trainer
Adult education lecturer
Maths and English tutor
Blogger/author
Online course creator
IT trainer
Mentoring and presentation skills trainer
Secondary school teacher
Care assistant
Retail assistant
Freelance email marketer
Employability trainer
Adult education lecturer
Maths and English tutor
Blogger/author
Online course creator
IT trainer
Mentoring and presentation skills trainer
Secondary school teacher
Care assistant
Retail assistant