I never make a design decision with my sites based on feelings. Everything I do follows what my blog analytics tell me to do. Don't get me wrong. I often covet cool design and/or functionality on other websites. But the truth is that I, like many other bloggers, have...

If blogging had a secret sauce or magic potion, this would be it. By far, this is the most common question I get asked about blogging and social media. When is right time to share blog posts on social media? I can confidently respond without hesitation… It depends....

One of the most frequent questions I get from new authors is, "Should I make a website for my book?" The answer is, it depends. Here's why. My first question is, why would you want a website for the book? So people can find the book? You don't need a whole website for...

Most people believe that increasing social media exposure is all about getting more followers. That's not entirely true. Certainly, building your own social media following is important, but consider this question... [Tweet "Which is easier? Adding 5,000 followers, or...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojiUCyvljHA   Where (and how) should you publish your e-book. There are lots of options available. And if you're self-publishing your work, then you'll need to figure out which ones are right for you. In this short clip from the...

I was recently looking back over some of my blog posts from over 8 years ago, and I was struck by how much my writing skills have developed over the years. The heart of the message has stayed pretty much the same, but my writing has certainly evolved substantially. I...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blA7VOZQkvU Your e-mail strategy is probably one of the most important elements of you online marketing plan. And that means you'll need the best tool available to handle the job. In this clip from our webinar on e-mail subscriber...