Independent SEO consultant writing about search, business, tax, life and living in Andorra.https://jaserodley.com/en-ushttps://jaserodley.com/seo-business/https://jaserodley.com/seo-business/With AI shaking up search and organic trends shifting, is starting an SEO agency still a smart move ? Yes! The agencies I know, including mine, are proof. SEO isn’t dying, it’s evolving withMon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://jaserodley.com/gdpr-seo/https://jaserodley.com/gdpr-seo/The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is Europe's big swing at data privacy and security. While in theory this is meant to protect the common man across the Eurozone, as it turns outFri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTSEOhttps://jaserodley.com/lowest-income-tax-in-europe/https://jaserodley.com/lowest-income-tax-in-europe/For many of us, Europe is a strategic place to live. You're a short flight to the numerous markets that make up Europe itself, as well as the UK and the rest of the Eastern Bloc. Timezone wiWed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTInternational Taxhttps://jaserodley.com/no-capital-gains-tax-countries/https://jaserodley.com/no-capital-gains-tax-countries/If you want to maximize your payout when selling shares, bonds or any other asset, you need to understand capital gains tax. Failing to do so can be a hefty surprise and greatly affect the rTue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMTInternational Taxhttps://jaserodley.com/leading-vs-lagging-indicators/https://jaserodley.com/leading-vs-lagging-indicators/Leading and lagging indicators are extremely helpful in the pursuit of nearly any goal, whether personal or business. And yet in a world that always talks about events and outcomes, it's notTue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTBusinessLifehttps://jaserodley.com/countries-without-income-tax/https://jaserodley.com/countries-without-income-tax/Benjamin Franklin famously wrote that "nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." While at the time of writing there's no way to negate death, I can't help but feel like he Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTInternational Taxhttps://jaserodley.com/how-to-use-haro/https://jaserodley.com/how-to-use-haro/Leveraging PR for building backlinks is commonplace in the SEO business. One platform that used to be synonymous with this practice was Help a Reporter Out, or HARO, for short. Think of it aThu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://jaserodley.com/how-governments-without-taxes-make-money/https://jaserodley.com/how-governments-without-taxes-make-money/The large majority of the world’s countries make their money by taxing local residents and businesses. While most people bemoan the policy, the money derived from income and corporate tax isThu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTInternational Taxhttps://jaserodley.com/foreign-owned-llc/https://jaserodley.com/foreign-owned-llc/A hybrid between a partnership and a corporation, an LLC (limited liability company) offers several benefits, including operational flexibility, protection of your personal assets and tax efMon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTInternational Taxhttps://jaserodley.com/andorra-company-registration/https://jaserodley.com/andorra-company-registration/Located in the Pyrenees between Spain and France, Andorra can be a strategic place to register a company. The tax system makes setting up shop in Andorra very appealing, both in terms of comThu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTAndorrahttps://jaserodley.com/residency-in-andorra/https://jaserodley.com/residency-in-andorra/Beautiful. Affordable. Safe. Andorran residency provides plenty of benefits. And with more and more expats looking to relocate here, it seems the secret is out. But how does one go about gaiThu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTAndorrahttps://jaserodley.com/tax-in-andorra/https://jaserodley.com/tax-in-andorra/While not without its grey areas, Andorra’s tax system is on the whole relatively straightforward. Something that, in my opinion, makes living in Andorra even more appealing. I like simpliciWed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTAndorrahttps://jaserodley.com/andorra-airport/https://jaserodley.com/andorra-airport/Does Andorra have an airport? This question comes up almost as often as, " where's the best place to live in Andorra? " Ironically, that open ended question is the easier one to answer. Do aTue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTAndorrahttps://jaserodley.com/banking-in-andorra/https://jaserodley.com/banking-in-andorra/If you’re planning to move to Andorra , one of the very the first things you’ll need to do is open a local bank account. Without one you won’t be able to submit your residency application, pTue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTAndorrahttps://jaserodley.com/citizenship-in-andorra/https://jaserodley.com/citizenship-in-andorra/Your passport can mean the difference between travelling freely to pretty much any country in the world or being restricted by red tape and visa requirements. In some cases, there may even bTue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTAndorrahttps://jaserodley.com/healthcare-system-in-andorra/https://jaserodley.com/healthcare-system-in-andorra/Andorra is known for its agreeable cost of living, low taxes and excellent schools . But something future residents might not know about the world’s 16th smallest country is that it also offTue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTAndorrahttps://jaserodley.com/hospital-in-andorra/https://jaserodley.com/hospital-in-andorra/Many people choose to put down roots in Andorra because health is a priority. While healthy eating and an active, outdoor lifestyle is a huge part of that, let's be real; from time to time mMon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTAndorrahttps://jaserodley.com/schools-in-andorra/https://jaserodley.com/schools-in-andorra/From an outsider’s perspective, looking for schools in Andorra can seem confusing. As if you don’t have enough on your hands looking for somewhere to rent , familiarising yourself with the cMon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMTAndorrahttps://jaserodley.com/renting-in-andorra/https://jaserodley.com/renting-in-andorra/With a reasonable cost of living and easy way of life it’s easy to see why living in Andorra is at the top of the list for those of us who are location independent . It’s been almost a decadSun, 26 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMTAndorrahttps://jaserodley.com/coworking-in-andorra/https://jaserodley.com/coworking-in-andorra/Andorra is a wonderful place to live and work, there's no question about it. However if you enjoy a more social professional life, it can be a tough place to be. Many residents of Andorra woSat, 28 May 2022 00:00:00 GMTAndorrahttps://jaserodley.com/website-due-diligence/https://jaserodley.com/website-due-diligence/As an outsider, content websites seem to be a pretty sweet investment proposition. A terrible annual yield might be 10%, while capital gains north of 100% are more than realistic. But there Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://jaserodley.com/parking-in-andorra/https://jaserodley.com/parking-in-andorra/There are several parking spaces in Andorra that you can access no matter what kind of vehicle you own or drive. These can allow you to safely leave your vehicle behind for the required periSun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTAndorrahttps://jaserodley.com/website-brokers/https://jaserodley.com/website-brokers/Whether you're buying or selling a website, one thing is certain—you can't do it alone. A buyers need a willing seller, and sellers need a willing buyer. It's possible to connect with differFri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://jaserodley.com/website-valuation/https://jaserodley.com/website-valuation/Operating or growing a website or online business is a skill set to be learned, yet buying or selling one requires an entirely different set of skills. While you may be focused on the incomeTue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://jaserodley.com/sde-vs-ebitda/https://jaserodley.com/sde-vs-ebitda/If you're looking to buy or sell a small business, chances are you've come across the terms 'SDE' and 'EBITDA', along with many more. Business brokers or experienced investors can mention thWed, 22 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://jaserodley.com/buying-websites-for-income/https://jaserodley.com/buying-websites-for-income/Buying an established website is a lucrative investment. It's a great way to earn income that isn't directly tied to the hours you put in, but only if you know what you're doing. At some poiThu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTBusinessMoneyhttps://jaserodley.com/how-to-learn-catalan/https://jaserodley.com/how-to-learn-catalan/If you are a native English speaker, learning the language of Catalan isn't an easy task. Plentiful resources exist for Spanish speakers to educate themselves, but when it comes to learning Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMTAndorrahttps://jaserodley.com/how-to-clean-up-your-life/https://jaserodley.com/how-to-clean-up-your-life/What does your desk look like right now? How about your mind? Chances are there's some correlation between the two. Our modern world wants us to pursue more . More apps. More shoes. More emaSun, 02 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTLifehttps://jaserodley.com/how-to-open-a-company-in-usa/https://jaserodley.com/how-to-open-a-company-in-usa/If you're building your business for a better life like I am, chances are you want that business to be: cheap to operate, easy to manage, profitable, and without friction (both for you and yTue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://jaserodley.com/best-country-for-entrepreneurs-to-live/https://jaserodley.com/best-country-for-entrepreneurs-to-live/One of the biggest perks of running an online business is the freedom to choose where you want to live. If you choose well, you’ll be settling in a country that not only supports your busineThu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMTLifehttps://jaserodley.com/multiple-sources-of-income/https://jaserodley.com/multiple-sources-of-income/There was a time when all you really needed was one well-paying job and a solid retirement plan to secure your financial freedom. Things are a lot different these days. For starters, the jobWed, 21 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://jaserodley.com/online-business-models/https://jaserodley.com/online-business-models/The internet has forever changed the way we look at business and opened doors that, many years ago — didn’t even exist. For an online entrepreneur, it doesn’t get any better than this. But wWed, 14 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://jaserodley.com/content-keyword-mapping/https://jaserodley.com/content-keyword-mapping/Getting a website to the top spot in Google isn’t getting any easier — everyone’s stepping up their game. If your competition is using the best SEO practices they can get their hands on to mTue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://jaserodley.com/blog-post-structure/https://jaserodley.com/blog-post-structure/Writing a kickass article isn’t rocket science. While a lot of people will argue that it’s all about the content, I beg to differ. The very best blog posts flow extremely well. They have a sThu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://jaserodley.com/website-flipping/https://jaserodley.com/website-flipping/If you start looking at websites as assets that can be built, bought and sold — your (internet) worldview changes. At least that’s been the case for me. For far too long, I wrongly held the Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://jaserodley.com/website-monetization/https://jaserodley.com/website-monetization/Ever wondered how your favorite blog or website makes money? You may spot the occasional advertisement or pop-up on while scrolling through their content, but ads are not all there is to webWed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://jaserodley.com/rank-and-rent-seo-websites/https://jaserodley.com/rank-and-rent-seo-websites/Work when you want, from wherever you want, and build financial security, all in the same process. Clients won’t own you, you get semi-passive source of income , and most importantly, your eThu, 20 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://jaserodley.com/entrepreneurial-investments/https://jaserodley.com/entrepreneurial-investments/If you're to believe conventional wisdom, there seems to be 2 main paths to financial freedom — entrepreneurship or investing. Theoretically you must choose between either: living on pasta aTue, 09 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTMoneyhttps://jaserodley.com/lifestyle-business/https://jaserodley.com/lifestyle-business/Where most people are chasing the next promotion or seeking millions in funding for their tech startup, lifestyle business owners walk in a different direction. If you’re like me and pursue Sun, 31 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://jaserodley.com/best-country-to-incorporate-an-online-business/https://jaserodley.com/best-country-to-incorporate-an-online-business/Some time ago I wrote about the concept of flag theory and how different elements of your life don't need to happen in the country where you were raised, or live. This couldn't be more true Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://jaserodley.com/minimum-viable-lifestyle/https://jaserodley.com/minimum-viable-lifestyle/Most of us have been trained to aspire to more . More money. More clothes. Better toys. A larger house. A better physique. It's never ending. If we're not careful, it turns into vacation homTue, 05 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMTLifehttps://jaserodley.com/living-in-andorra/https://jaserodley.com/living-in-andorra/Once upon a time, my wife and I took a chance on a 4 week trip to Andorra. It was time to rationalise our whole living/working while travelling situation. This tiny little country had long bWed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 GMTAndorrahttps://jaserodley.com/andorra-real-estate/https://jaserodley.com/andorra-real-estate/Depending on where you are from, renting, buying or investing in Andorran real estate is probably fairly different to what you're used to. Property in Andorra is extremely varied—from half cWed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 GMTAndorrahttps://jaserodley.com/you-cant-be-everything-to-everyone/https://jaserodley.com/you-cant-be-everything-to-everyone/In business, specialising is important. If a company that produces molded plastics is approached to begin producing protein bars, they will likely turn that request away. They will have trouTue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTLifehttps://jaserodley.com/how-to-write-a-great-blog-post/https://jaserodley.com/how-to-write-a-great-blog-post/Writing a great blog post may come easily to some, but if you are reading this article, chances are you're like me and you have to work for it. I  started  my first   blog in Sun, 11 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://jaserodley.com/investing-in-websites/https://jaserodley.com/investing-in-websites/Back in 2011, a friend spoke of these magical financial vehicles called "index funds". At this point, I'd already build and sold a website that was sold to some website investors. What was nSun, 09 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTMoneyhttps://jaserodley.com/no-script/https://jaserodley.com/no-script/Life's cultural script is straightforward, right? learn to be nice to others apply yourself in school go to university, college or some sort of technical training get a job find a partner geFri, 30 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTLifehttps://jaserodley.com/how-i-became-location-independent/https://jaserodley.com/how-i-became-location-independent/I've been asked a number of times recently to write up "my story". Usually I try and write with you, the reader in mind, but it's been made clear to me that sharing my personal experiences hThu, 08 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTLifehttps://jaserodley.com/you-dont-owe-me-a-thing/https://jaserodley.com/you-dont-owe-me-a-thing/A letter to my son. It's been a week since you were born, but I've been thinking about this since well before you were conceived. The job of a parent is a tough one. It will be hard for yourThu, 15 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTLifehttps://jaserodley.com/best-place-to-live-in-andorra/https://jaserodley.com/best-place-to-live-in-andorra/When I first came to Andorra, I didn't really know where in the country we should live. I'd read a few things online and watched a couple of videos, but none of them told the full story. I cWed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTAndorrahttps://jaserodley.com/the-new-normal/https://jaserodley.com/the-new-normal/Let me indulge you with a short story. I've just finished my lunch at an awesome Vietnamese take-out place in Barcelona after checking into my hostel. I'm looking out to a typical streeTue, 15 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTLifehttps://jaserodley.com/how-to-prioritize-your-life/https://jaserodley.com/how-to-prioritize-your-life/When many of us set out to a start a business, it's often to make either a more positive change to our life, or to the world. Ask around and commonly cited reasons for starting a business teSun, 09 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTBusinessLifehttps://jaserodley.com/you-dont-want-it-bad-enough/https://jaserodley.com/you-dont-want-it-bad-enough/Do you have a goal or dream or something that always seems to take a back seat? You say you want it, but there's always a reason why you can't have it... Maybe you don't want it bad enough? Tue, 09 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTLifehttps://jaserodley.com/moments-like-these/https://jaserodley.com/moments-like-these/I remember sipping a beer and watching the sun set above the clouds at around 2280m above sea level. The mountain staff left us with the keys in a situation not many people are lucky enough Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTLifehttps://jaserodley.com/take-risk-trust-strangers/https://jaserodley.com/take-risk-trust-strangers/As a child, I was taught not to trust strangers. "Don't walk off with someone you don't know" was drilled into me (as it is most kids). This was a solid lesson, especially for a kid that hadTue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTLifeTravelhttps://jaserodley.com/perhentian-islands-malaysia/https://jaserodley.com/perhentian-islands-malaysia/If you live on or are visiting mainland Malaysia, it’s worth taking to time to visit the East Coast and find your way to the Perhentian Islands. It's a cheap flight to Kota Bharu, around RM6Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTTravelhttps://jaserodley.com/perpetual-traveller-lifestyle/https://jaserodley.com/perpetual-traveller-lifestyle/In 2010, for the first time in my life I jumped on a plane to leave the country I'd always called home. With Australia in my rear-view mirror, I looked ahead to a year of exploring, living aTue, 14 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTLifehttps://jaserodley.com/using-habits-for-success/https://jaserodley.com/using-habits-for-success/As we begin a new year many of us look at goal setting for the 12 months ahead. Whether it be health, financial, happiness or otherwise, this goal setting is often focused on the event insteTue, 03 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTLifehttps://jaserodley.com/why-you-need-a-freedom-fund/https://jaserodley.com/why-you-need-a-freedom-fund/What would you do if money was not a concern? Travel the world? Start making music? Enroll in a painting class? Devote all of your energy to the side project you've been passionate about forTue, 27 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTMoneyhttps://jaserodley.com/maker-manager-dreamer-schedule/https://jaserodley.com/maker-manager-dreamer-schedule/Are you a maker, manager, or a dreamer? A technician, the boss, or an entrepreneur? Every individual brings different value, but simply put: an entrepreneur changes the business, a manager rWed, 28 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://jaserodley.com/selling-a-website-business/https://jaserodley.com/selling-a-website-business/A few months ago I decided to sell my website business. Established back in 2011, the site began as a hobby and a way for me to support the brands that supported me by way of discountedMon, 29 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://jaserodley.com/how-to-evaluate-a-business-idea/https://jaserodley.com/how-to-evaluate-a-business-idea/The biggest mistake any one of us can make is wasting time. While it is fun to dream up new businesses, we need some quick methods for business idea evaluation to make sure that demand for yFri, 12 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTBusiness