Why There Are No Perfect Author Websites
There’s no such thing as the perfect website. That includes ours. There’s always room for improvement. Always.
Nothing Says Amateur Like An Ugly Author Picture
Your author portrait is one of the most important investments you’ll make. Nothing says amateur like an ugly author picture.
Set Up Your Author Pinterest Profile In 10 Easy Steps
Pinterest is the hottest new network. We explain how authors can get on, maximize their time, and use it as a powerful marketing tool.
How To Build A Community On Your Blog
Everyone talks about building a community on your blog. But it’s not something you can do overnight. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves.
The Truth About SOPA And PIPA
SOPA is not your friend. As a blogger, it could land you in jail. Concerned? Keep reading.
Author Website Critique – Kathy Pooler
We asked for one brave volunteer to be our first public author website audit. Find out what Kathy Pooler is doing wrong…and right!
7 Secrets for Amazing Author Websites
Most author websites fail to sell enough books to reimburse the author for the cost of building the website.
The reason is because most authors don’t know the following seven secrets.
Why print designers fail at web design
Designing for the web is a different skill than designing for print. Print designers who learn these three simple differences will see a dramatic increase in the effectiveness of their designs.
Otherwise their designs will fall flat. Feel free to share this article with the print designers in your life.
How to Track Your Author Website’s Effectiveness
Just because you have a website doesn’t mean that it’s effective. Fortunately, there are easy ways to track if your website is helping to build your author platform.
The Top 5 Author Website Mistakes
Here are five things not to do with your author website.
This is a must read if you don’t yet have a website because these tips will save you a lot of heartache in the future.
If you already have a website read with caution.
7 Differences Between Published & Unpublished Authors
Are you developing the habits and mindsets of a published author? Learn the best practices of published authors so you can emulate them.
The Top 5 Domain Name Traps
When you pick a domain name for your website make sure to avoid these traps. Once you commit to a domain name changing is a lot of hassle.
Learn what to avoid now before it is to late.
9 Tips for Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn
Ok so a friend sent you a LinkedIn invite and you signed up. Now what? This article will show you how to turn LinkedIn into a powerful tool.
If you don’t know what LinkedIn is or why you should use it read 4 Reasons Why Every Author Should Use LinkedIn. This article assumes you are already on LinkedIn but are totally lost.
8 URL Traps Authors Fall Into
So you bought a fancy new domain and now it is time to print business cards and fliers. Many authors print their URL in such a way that no one remembers it. Don’t be one of those authors. The following post has the 8 taps most authors fall into and how to avoid those traps.
7 Tools for Finding the Ideal Domain Name
Have you ever needed a new domain name (something.com) but not known how to find the right one? Here are some free tools that can help you.
