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  • Disturbing Trend on Google and Facebook

    Last week, Google reported its earnings were up since the Penguin update. This, to the detriment of organic search. And after more than a year of throttling what fans can see on the pages they follow, Facebook is offering more paid promoted post options. In other words, if you’re not willing to purchase ads on both Google and Facebook, your posts may never get seen. Here’s what you can do about it.

  • Welcome to the New BlogAid Site

    BlogAid has expanded and to celebrate the new theme launch I’m offering discounts on a new class package for a limited time. The Scratch to Published class series has been expanded. The new class for Advanced Site Owners offers in-depth SEO, content, and conversion analysis. It’s perfect for those who are ready to take their site to the next level. The open slots for this class sold out for a month prior to its public release. The introductory rate lasts until August 10th. Sign up now to get your classes started at this low price.

  • How to Choose and Purchase a Domain Name

    Your domain name is the single most valuable virtual property you own next to your site’s actual content. It’s important to choose the right domain and to purchase it from a reputable registrar. Plus, there are other important factors to consider about how to protect your domain name, how to point it to a site, and how to transfer it. Read on to discover what you need to know about how to choose, purchase, and manage your domain name.

  • How to Move Your Site to a New Host

    With a little planning, moving your WordPress website to a new host can be a fairly easy task. Moving your site includes the migration of your actual site files, pointing your domain to their new location, and reconfiguring your site contact email. Read on to discover the steps you need to take so that you have the least down time and incur the least expenses.

  • How to Choose a Host Provider

    Where to host your WordPress site is an important decision because it significantly impacts your online success. To avoid dealing with the technical aspects, many site owners opt for the easiest way out. Unfortunately, that could cost them in the long run, including the loss of their site and domain, or the design that is attached to their branding. Here are some easy tips, in plain English, to help you choose the right host provider for you and your site.

  • Protect Your Site Contact Email from Spammers

    Small business owners know that making it easy for customers to contact them leads to sales. So, many display their telephone number and email address in a prominent place on their site. Unless that email address is properly encoded, spammer bots can easily harvest it. Thankfully there are several tricks you can use to foil the spam bots and still make it easy for customers to contact you. Read on to discover the old tricks that no longer work and the new ones that do.