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How to Prep for a Major Website Refresh
When I started the process to update this site a few weeks back, I wrote out a list of the steps required. Now that the project is done, I decided to go ahead and publish the list so everyone could benefit. I hope this helps you as much as it helped me! * * * I'm switching the theme because I've...
Four Simple Steps for Securing a WordPress site
When it comes to security for Wordpress sites, there are companies that will try to convince you to pay them hundreds if not thousands of dollars to...
Got a New Device? Here’s Essential Tech Prep You Can’t Afford to Skip
Getting a new device can be tons of fun. Whether it’s a new desktop, laptop or phone: the thrill of getting it home and opening the box is great. I...
How to Use Your Welcome Emails to Bond with Readers
Many of us have newsletters, but not everyone takes the time to send new subscribers emails when they sign up. That type of email is called a...
How to Get Readers to Unsubscribe From Your Newsletter
If there’s one problem that everyone with a newsletter shares, it’s not knowing why readers unsubscribe. While it is normal to lose a few...
How to Vet Podcast Guests
Author's Note: This post was written for my own use as a podcast host, but a number of podcasters said it was something they were going to send to...
How to be a Better Podcast Guest (Updated)
Virtually every marketing expert agrees that if you want to get your message out there in 2018, podcasts are the way to go. We're told we need to...
Why You Should Use a Link Shortener / Redirection Plugin on Your Website
Earlier today I got a question over on The Digital Reader's Facebook page that I thought deserved to be answered in a blog post. I had posted a...
How to Resize/Fix the Image Files on Your Author Website
So I was reading a post over on the Bookworks blog where Carla King explains how to correctly size images before uploading to your site, but I have...
How to Maximize Newsletter Sign-Ups on Your Author Website
Did you ever wonder why a lot of author sites have a newsletter sign-up form at the top of the home page? Were you ever curious as to why some sites...