In my article last week about choosing the correct mail client I discussed several different options you can consider, including MacMail, Outlook and Thunderbird. This week I’d like to go over how to actually configure your e-mail client. This guide is written specifically for use in our system, which uses a webmail-based interface. However, the guide […]
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One of the most exciting facets of managing your new author website is getting to send email from your very own domain. Instead of relying on gmail, hotmail, or AOL, you can have your own custom email address with a subdomain. Not only is this far more professional, but it is recommended if you want
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Are you looking to really gain a following on your author website? Have you been struggling to drive traffic to your blog via social networking and post sharing alone? You are not alone. It isn’t easy marketing your books online. The fact that there are so many means of online communication — and it is
If Smart Author Sites has built your author website and you have a contact form on the “contact” page of your site, you may be wondering if it is possible to update the fields on your own. Here’s the good news: it certainly is! With the helpful guide below, you will learn how to modify
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In my previous post, I discussed the ins and outs of video-blogging (or vlogging) for authors and why this can be a great way to keep your readers interested. These days almost anyone can create a great video blog! All you need is a decent internet connection, a laptop or desktop computer purchased in the
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In this two-part guide, I will discuss the benefits of vlogging for authors and show you how to start your own video channel on YouTube to connect with your readers! Stay tuned. Part 2 will be posted a week from today. Do you have an author blog, but are struggling to find new ways to
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This is easily one of the most commonly-asked questions when I’m discussing social media and blogging with a new client. And the answer isn’t as simple as it may seem. Whether or not you have an author website, this question is pertinent to anyone who has an online presence; so non-authors, feel free to read
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Authors who make frequent use of WordPress’ blogging system know that publishing their posts isn’t always an exact science. Nor should it be; after all, you are a writer, not a web developer! However, no matter how skilled you may grow while working with WordPress it is very easy to overlook some of the best
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