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Julians’ Blog. Topics include HighLevel and marketing.

Should I Build My Website in HighLevel or WordPress?

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If you are choosing where to build your website today, the decision is no longer a simple WordPress versus everything else debate. If you are already using HighLevel as your CRM and marketing system, you now have three realistic options to consider. Each has clear strengths, limitations, and cost implications. Let’s walk through all three properly. Option 1. Build Your Website Directly in H...
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Prediction: HighLevel = The WordPress of CRM Systems

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You may have heard the phrase “HighLevel is the WordPress of CRM systems.”It’s a comparison I often make — and for good reason. Just like WordPress transformed how websites are built and managed, HighLevel is redefining what’s possible in lead management, marketing automation, appointment scheduling, and client communication — all inside one unified platform. For businesses, agencies, and cons...
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Eventbrite Too Costly? Try This Zero-Ticket Fee Eventbite Alternative: HighLevel

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If you're organising in-person events chances are you've used or thought about using Eventbrite. And while it's a familiar name, it comes with a hefty price tag. In the UK, Eventbrite charges 6.95% of the ticket price plus £0.59 per ticket. That adds up quickly. Let’s break it down: Say you charge £99 for an event ticket that means EventBrite take £6.88 in fees per attendee. Now ...
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Free Live HighLevel Training Workshops – Master HighLevel with MarketerM8

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If you're searching for free live HighLevel training workshops, you've found the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and actionable series available anywhere. Whether you're: Exploring HighLevel for the first time, Already using HighLevel but want to level up, or Thinking of becoming a HighLevel agency… This 13-part rolling workshop series from MarketerM8 is designed to he...
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Why You Can’t Find HighLevel in Zapier (And What to Search Instead)

Can’t find HighLevel in Zapier? Here’s why it doesn’t show up—and what to search for instead so you can connect your automations.
If you’ve searched Zapier trying to connect your HighLevel account and come up empty, you’re not alone. It’s a common frustration for HighLevel users—but the good news is, the solution is simple once you know where to look. In this post, I’ll explain exactly why HighLevel doesn’t appear in Zapier’s app list, what you need to search for instead, and how to connect your automations without hitting ...
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How to Set Up and Use the HighLevel WordPress Plugin: Features, Benefits, and a Step-by-Step Guide

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If you're using WordPress as your main website or blog platform, you'll be pleased to know that HighLevel offers an official WordPress plugin to make integration seamless. This plugin connects your WordPress site to your HighLevel account—making it easy to embed funnels, forms, calendars, and more without touching a line of code. Whether you’re a HighLevel user running your main site on WordPress...
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🛠️ A Handy ChatGPT Trick: Get Custom JavaScript Code For Online Marketing Projects Without Being a Developer

A Handy ChatGPT Tip: How to use ChatGPT to write custom JavaScript scripts — perfect for marketers who need tech fixes without knowing how to code
Here’s a little productivity win that gave me a lightbulb moment this week… I was implementing a smart QR code ticketing system inside HighLevel — a strategy I first learned from Pat Friel (you can read my full how-to here: Create personalised QR code event tickets using HighLevel). Everything was working nicely… until I hit a technical snag. I needed a way to display a message on the check-in ...
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Create personalised QR code event tickets using HighLevel. Track attendance, automate follow-ups, and streamline check-ins

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If you run events, workshops or appointments — and want an easy way to manage attendance, check-ins and follow-ups — QR code tickets are a brilliant solution. HighLevel doesn’t include a built-in QR ticketing system out of the box, but with a clever workflow and a third-party QR generator, you can create personalised, scannable tickets that sync directly with your CRM. This guide — including a g...
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How to Create Trackable & Interactive Direct Mail Campaigns Using QR Codes and HighLevel CRM

Learn how to create interactive, trackable direct mail campaigns using QR codes and HighLevel. Boost offline conversions with automated follow-up.
Direct mail is far from dead. In fact, when done well, it can outperform digital campaigns by a mile. But the key word here is well. The old ‘spray and pray’ letters are long gone. Today’s successful direct mail campaigns are personalised, trackable and interactive — and one of the easiest ways to make that happen is by using QR codes. In this post, I’ll show you how to create direct mail campaig...
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How to Find Out When HighLevel Goes Down or Offline (and see the System Uptime Report)

How to Find Out When HighLevel Goes Down or Offline
If you rely on HighLevel to power your marketing, CRM or automation systems, it’s only natural to want a heads-up if there’s ever an issue. No system—no matter how robust—can offer 100% uptime. Whether it’s planned maintenance or an unexpected interruption, even the best platforms occasionally go offline. So, rather than sitting in the dark wondering why something isn’t working, here’s how you c...
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