by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 9, 2019 | Author Websites, Blogging, Platform
There are two ways to add a hyperlink to a Wordpress post. I’ll teach you both.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 22, 2019 | Author Websites, Platform
The 5 Best Free WordPress Plugins for Authors
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 3, 2018 | Author Websites, Platform
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreYou know you need a website, but you don’t have one yet. We received an email from Mary Hamilton, a listener...
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 21, 2018 | News
Learn what GDPR is, why Americans don’t need to worry about it, and why you may want to follow it anyway. TL;DR: The EU is not the government of the world and it can’t force Americans to do anything. But you should follow some of the regulations anyway.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 2, 2016 | Author Websites, Platform
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreWhat is MyBookTable? WordPress Plugin Sell More Books New Features in the Free version MyBookTable 3 Updated Look...
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 29, 2016 | Author Websites, News, Platform
The #1 WordPress Bookstore Plugin is about to get even better with Kindle Instant Preview, International Mode and Landing Page Mode.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 15, 2016 | Author Websites, Platform
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreCurious Cathy She has a lot of questions. She is coming to your website for answers. How to thrill: Blog Posts Answering...
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 30, 2016 | Author Websites, News, Platform
I have a confession to make. Most author websites irritate me. I read a lot of books and the primary reason I visit an author’s website is to check on the progress of their current Work In Progress. Not a single author website (other than Brandon...
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 7, 2015 | Author Websites, News, Platform
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreIn this special bonus episode we talk about the launch of MyBookProgress. MyBookProgress on...
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 7, 2015 | News
What happens when your superfans visit your site looking for the status of your upcoming book? If your site is like most author websites, they leave disappointed and frustrated. You just lost the opportunity to get them excited about your upcoming book and onto your...
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 20, 2015 | Author Websites, Platform
Today the folks at Securi announced that over 300 Popular WordPress plugins had a security flaw. It is critical that you update your plugins immediately.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 10, 2015 | Author Websites, Platform
Plugins are magical things. Similar to apps that you install on your smartphone, plugins add certain features and functionality to your website. But plugins aren’t much help if you don’t know how to install them! That’s why we’re here to...
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 27, 2015 | Author Websites, Platform
If you’ve used MyBookTable for any amount of time, you probably already know that it’s an easy way to organize and sell books through your website. But did you know that there are ways to simplify the process even further? Built directly into MyBookTable...
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 16, 2015 | Publishing, Writing Tips
Understanding how and why WordPress took over the Internet could be the secret to turning your next book into a masterpiece.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 12, 2015 | News
So far, MyBookTable 2.0 has been a huge hit. In just two months, it has already outsold MyBookTable 1.0 (excluding Kickstarter backers). But, just because MyBookTable is the #1 Bookstore plugin on WordPress doesn’t mean we have stopped working hard to make it...