I’m the first one to promote small businesses, but sometimes you really need to work with the Big Guys! This is often the case with web hosting services. Here’s some really important features you’ll want from a hosting service: Website backup – Daily, a fresh copy each time (not overwriting … Continue reading →
Version 3.8 “Parker” of WordPress is out with a new magazine theme called Twenty Fourteen, and a redesigned and responsive admin that offers a better reading experience on phones and tablets, various color schemes to choose from, and refreshed theme, widget, and dashboard pages. Unlike the last release, the new … Continue reading →
While I develop and build WordPress websites, and coach clients too, I’m always quick to say I am not an SEO (Search Engine Optimization) expert. I know it’s a full time job, and it’s not where I want to put my focus. Yes, I can offer suggestions in how to … Continue reading →
Thanks to my business colleague Paul McNeese, who through OPA Author Services provides services that every self-publishing author or small publisher will need in order to transform a manuscript into a printed book, I recently worked on a robust – and fun – author project. For Karyn Rashoff, M.S., I … Continue reading →
There may be times in WordPress when you need to change the same value in multiple posts, i.e., author name. You can use ‘Bulk Edit’ to quickly implement the change. 1. Login into the WordPress admin area. 2. Click All Posts. 3. Select the posts for which you want to … Continue reading →
Responsive web design (RWD) is a web design approach aimed at crafting sites to provide an optimal viewing experience – easy reading and navigation with a minimum of resizing, panning, and scrolling – across a wide range of devices, from an over-sized desktop computer monitor, a laptop, a 10-inch tablet, … Continue reading →
Spam is the use of electronic messaging systems to send unsolicited bulk messages, especially advertising, indiscriminately. While the most widely recognized form of spam is email spam, it also shows up as comments and track-back on your WordPress site. Luckily, you can first set up your site to moderate comments, … Continue reading →
Earlier this month I attended WordCamp PHX 2013, in Chandler, AZ. WordCamp is a (ridiculously) low-cost event where WordPress users and enthusiasts gather to learn how to get the most out of WordPress. Usually held on a weekend in cities around the world, WordCamp has incredible workshops and speakers, but … Continue reading →
I just finished a great one-to-one coaching session with Joyce Kaye. It was excellent! I went into the session with a list of questions and got them all answered. We also wound up covering more than just my questions in the process. It is so helpful to have someone who … Continue reading →
My recent three-hour one-on-one tutorial with Joyce was money well spent. Joyce is an interesting mix of computer expert, empath, and teacher. She knows her stuff but also knows how to get her points across clearly and efficiently. Unless it’s absolutely necessary, she doesn’t do things for you during your … Continue reading →
