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WP video tutorialThreaded comments are a great way to help your readers follow the discussion on your WordPress blog. In this super short video tutorial, you’ll see how easy it is to create threaded comments without a plugin by using a feature already built into WordPress.
[RSStextbig] Did you know that the layout in your RSS feed may not match the formatting you have in your post? If folks subscribe to your feed via their feed reader or email, they are not likely to see the same pretty text-wrapped images that your site visitors experience. The good news is that you can easily fix this problem with the Align RSS Images plugin. Read on to see how this plugin works.
Most new site owners jump into WordPress and figure it out as they go from a hodge-podge collection of free videos, plus tips and tricks they pick up along the way. Unfortunately that usually leads to a lot of wasted time and frustration, dismal performance, and a dysfunctional site. Take this quiz to see if you’re suffering from what you don’t know that you don’t know about WordPress.
We’re all happy when we see the traffic to our site increase. It means that more people are becoming aware of what we offer. But, traffic alone is not the key to success. The trick is to gain more targeted traffic. Here are a few tips on what to look for in your Google Analytics and elsewhere that will help you determine what’s working well for your site.
WordPress LogoThere are two ways to install WordPress and the difference between them is simple. One way is secure and the other is not. Adding all of the plugins in the world won’t make up the security gap between them. Discover the elements that make for a secure site installation and why you want to think twice before using the 1-click installation.
I’m delighted to host author and coach, Nina Amir during her blog tour for her new book, How to Blog a Book: Write, Publish, and Promote Your Work One Post at a Time. Read the interview to see how you can benefit from blogging a book, the difference between that and booking a blog, and how blogging a book can lead to speaking engagements. You can also hear a recent podcast I did with Nina with more helpful advice on these topics.
New site owners are drawn to MailChimp as an email subscription service because it offers so many great features for free. But, if you’ve ever worked with their signup forms you’ve probably discovered that they’re, well, ugly. In a new 14 page report, I review all of the free and premium plugins that integrate with MailChimp to create better forms. Plus, you’ll find the code you need to create custom forms.
If you’re serious about having a successful online presence, you’ll want to hear this interview with Carole Billingsley on the BlogAid Podcast. Carole is the owner of Seek Social Media and she recently revamped her entire online presence and enjoyed immediate results. Listen as we cover why she made this bold move and her journey to becoming a confident and successful site owner.
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