As a writer, you probably want to spend most of your time focusing on your writing, and less time posting on Facebook, Twitter, or your author website. But your online platform is essential to launching a successful writing career in today’s publishing industry. These...
Would your author website pass the blink test? According to marketing specialists, you have about three seconds—the approximate amount of time before one blink—for visitors to judge your website and decide whether to stay or move on. If the answer is "no," your...
Happy New Year! January’s Web Links Roundup is full of great ways to utilize your social media, innovative book marketing ideas, and the best blogging advice! Whether you create your own author website or we create one for you, we want to give you the best possible...
Some things were definitely better in the good old days: apple pie baked from scratch, handwritten thank-you notes, and not being bombarded by Christmas decorations in stores before Halloween! And there are authors who feel writing was easier before the Internet...
Simply stated, a Web host is a company that provides space in a server and connectivity to the Internet. Web hosting is what allows your author website to be visible on the World Wide Web. To ensure that guests have a problem-free visit to your website, it's important...
Everyone loves a bargain! There's nothing wrong with wanting the best possible price. But when it comes to Web design, a cheap site can sometimes cost more than what you bargained for. All your supposed savings can be quickly spent on fixing unexpected problems and...
Your author website should be eye-catching, aesthetically pleasing, and well-designed. But when working with a Web designer to create your Internet masterpiece, it’s important to keep in mind that there are often additional costs on top of the quoted base price....
Much like fashion and the publishing industry itself, the world of Web development is awash with trends that are constantly changing. While you’re not expected to change the design or structure of your author website every time someone comes up with a new mode du...
Even the best writers sometimes get bad information. And when it comes to author websites, there’s a lot of misconceptions and myths about author websites going around. If you have a promotional website or are thinking of starting one, be sure you aren’t carrying...
When it comes to author websites, the old adage “less is more” often rings true. But there’s a fine line between effective minimalism and not enough information or pizzazz. Minimalism might appear to be a simple type of design to the untrained eye; however, good...
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