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Does ChatGPT Recommend Your Book?

Does ChatGPT Recommend Your Book?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 21, 2025 | Author Websites, Promotion

Transform your approach to book marketing with AI optimization for authors. Find out how AI can help readers discover your book.

Your Author Toolbox: Time-Saving Tools for Busy Authors

Your Author Toolbox: Time-Saving Tools for Busy Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 14, 2025 | Author Websites, Platform, Productivity, Promotion

Discover this suite of innovative writing tools for authors designed to streamline your writing, marketing, email list, and sales efforts.

Author Website Review: Christian Historical Romance

Author Website Review: Christian Historical Romance

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 12, 2025 | Author Websites, Platform

Explore strengths and weaknesses in website design and functionality for several bestselling historical Christian romance authors.

Web Hosting for Frugal Authors

Web Hosting for Frugal Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 31, 2024 | Author Websites, Platform

To build an author website, you first need web hosting. Discover which type of web hosting is best for your author website and which to avoid.

Seven Plugins Every Author Website Needs in 2024

Seven Plugins Every Author Website Needs in 2024

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 6, 2023 | Author Websites, Platform

There are 60,000 WordPress plugins available to you, but most authors only need a handful. Learn which plugins every author website needs in 2024.

How to Sell Books Directly to Readers with Joanna Penn

How to Sell Books Directly to Readers with Joanna Penn

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 11, 2023 | Author Websites, Independent Publishing, Promotion

With the explosion of AI and a slew of paperbacks and ebooks for sale online, how can you make your book stand out and earn more per sale? Joanna Penn tells us how.

How to Get Good Website Stats

How to Get Good Website Stats

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 17, 2023 | Author Websites, Platform

Two important tools will help you see your website’s stats clearly. Find out which tools you need and what they tell you.

Whisper and the World Whispers Back

Whisper and the World Whispers Back

by Thomas Umstattd | Jan 11, 2023 | Author Websites, Platform, Social Media

When readers can’t hear about your book, they can’t read it, even if it’s really good. Learn three reasons your book promotion may fall flat.

How to Use QR Codes to Boost Book Sales & Grow Your Email List

How to Use QR Codes to Boost Book Sales & Grow Your Email List

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 19, 2022 | Author Websites, Email Marketing, Promotion

Learn six ways authors can use book QR codes to connect with readers and promote their books online and offline.

How to Become an Amazon Affiliate

How to Become an Amazon Affiliate

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 2, 2022 | Author Websites, Promotion

A step-by-step guide for setting up your Amazon Associate account so you can earn money through affiliate links on your author website.

How to Speed Up Your Author Website

How to Speed Up Your Author Website

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 2, 2022 | Author Websites, Platform

If your author website doesn’t show in Google’s search results, make sure you’ve removed these website speed bumps.

What Every Author Needs to Know About Cyber Security

What Every Author Needs to Know About Cyber Security

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 8, 2021 | Author Websites, Business Advice, Platform

Every author needs cyber security. Discover which of your vectors are most vulnerable to attack and how you can protect them.

How to Create an Author Press Kit with Susan Neal

How to Create an Author Press Kit with Susan Neal

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 10, 2021 | Author Websites, PR, Promotion

If you want to secure media interviews about your book, learn why you need an author press kit, what you should include, and where to place it on your website.

Is Your Author “About Me” Page Boring Your Readers To Death?

Is Your Author “About Me” Page Boring Your Readers To Death?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 20, 2021 | Author Websites, Copywriting

Most author About Me pages are as fascinating as Mr. Rogers’ sweater choices. Here’s how to craft a killer About page.

Author Media: The Behind-the-Scenes Story

Author Media: The Behind-the-Scenes Story

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 6, 2021 | Author Websites, Platform, Promotion

Peek behind the scenes to find out how Author Media came to serve authors like you and how we’ll serve you in the coming years.

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