Morning Coffee Posts
SEO: Why it’s not always the right tool for the job
A few weeks back ALLI held a Twitter chat about SEO. I was not the guest of honor, alas, but I did participate, and in doing so I was reminded of...
How to change your Author Blog into an Author Website
In the olden days many author websites were set up as blogs first, with a few pages tacked on almost as an afterthought. Web design was easy in that...
Five Red Flags of Phishing Emails (Think Before You Click)
With scammers now weaving COVID-19 into their cons, now seemed like a good time for a refresher on how to spot phishing emails. *** According...
The Digital Writer: COVID-19 knocked your business Off-Kilter – How will you set it aright?
The COVID-19 epidemic finally hit the US hard. Over the past month we've all now had experiences where we could no longer kid ourselves about this...
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...