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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Have you ever wondered why many restaurant websites look exactly the same? That’s because every restaurant pretty much wants the same thing out of a website: a page for the menu, a page for directions, a page for hours/contact info, and possibly a way to order food for pick-up. As a result, there are businesses
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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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There’s no doubt about it: people love watching videos. Just scour the web and you’ll see … video is pretty darn popular nowadays. But just how can an author use video to promote his or her book? Here are a few ways… 1. Book trailer. People often ask me what a book trailer is. Well, it’s
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Writing a book is a huge undertaking. Marketing a book is an even harder one. Think about it: There are thousands of books published by publishing houses each year. And how many books are self-published? It’s pretty much that number squared. So how do you become one of the few authors whose books really sell?
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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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“Interactive” is a buzz word in today’s online world. Author websites are no exception. So what is interactivity, exactly? Well, let’s start with a few definitions: (of two people or things) influencing or having an effect on each other designed to respond to the actions, commands, etc., of a user involving the actions or input
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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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I’ve been building author websites for nearly a decade now. I’ve seen the best — and the worst — of websites for authors. With that in mind, here are 15 things you need to know about what to do (and what not to do) when you’re building yourself an author website. Having an author website
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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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