There’s a problem with how a lot of writers approach writing online; they focus on words. This is a problem because modern web design is based on the idea that...Continue reading
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How to Sell eBooks on an Author Website: The Beginner’s Guide
When I launched my Author Website in a Box project last June, one of the first questions that came across my inbox was how to build a bookstore on the...Continue reading
How to Set Up Daily Website Backups – the Right Way
Daily backups are one of the fundamental tools every website owner should have in their toolbox. Not only will it let you fix your mistakes by letting you restore a...Continue reading
How to Give Away an eBook From an Author Website
There are a hundred and one different sites on the web where authors can give away an ebook. They can use services like InstaFreebie, forums like MobileRead, or blogging platforms...Continue reading
Checklist: Eight Items to Include in an Author’s Book Listing
Comments and feedback on my post on bookshelf plugins for WordPress taught me that many authors still build a critical part of their website, the pages for each of their...Continue reading
Review & Roundup: Seven WordPress Plugins for Author Bookshelves
Author websites come in many shapes and forms, and can be found on just about every platform from Squarespace to WordPress, but the vast majority share at least one common...Continue reading
How to Save $39,000 When Choosing a Domain Name for Your Author Website
It is a truth universally acknowledged that an author in possession of a book must be in want of a website. They need a home on the web to call...Continue reading
Author Website Checklist
No two author websites look the same, but they all share a few common characteristics. Generally, author websites have to fill four needs. An author site needs to tell visitors:...Continue reading
How to Save $169 While Setting up the Yoast SEO Plugin for an Author Website
Author’s note: This post originally started out as the script and accompanying text for a video on configuring the Yoast SEO plugin. By the time I got done writing this,...Continue reading