Manage Your Own Website with Wordpress
May 26, 2008
These days, most people want to be able to make changes to their website themselves. This used to be an expensive exercise with custom-written software and complicated administration systems behind the scenes. [Read more]
Write Blog Posts for Money
May 20, 2008
When discussing setting up a blog with a new client, I am often asked “why do I need a blog”. In most cases, the answer is traffic.
- Search engines list frequently updated website content (blog posts) higher than static webpages.
- Your blog content attracts people looking for information, establishes you as an expert in your area and leads to sales and enquiries.
- A good blog should drive people to your website/products
- And help you establish a database of customers you can send regular correspondence (blog posts) to.
But…what if you want to literally write blog posts for money??? There are several ways to do this…if your blog content is good enough!
- You can offer customers a custom subscription which they pay for
- Use the BOS (Blog On Steroids) Plugin to charge for your blog content
- Add a donate button to your blog using the payPal Donate Plugin
- Submit your content to an online Publishing service like Triond and earn royalties
Find out how below… [Read more]
Make it Easy to Print Your Posts or Webpages
May 13, 2008
Giving your website or blog visitors the ability to print your blog posts or webpages is a great way to add value to your product and improve your overall customer experience. It is also a fact that many people still prefer to read information from a printed page rather than a screen. Customers who print your website/blog content can take it home, read it further, follow your instructions, pass it on to others etc.
Read on for instructions on how to add print this page and email to a friend buttons on your website or blog. [Read more]
Add a Blog Feed to Existing Website
May 8, 2008
If you’ve got a website already and want to integrate a blog or rss feed into the existing layout and design, there is an easy way to do it. Just read my Feedburner article to tell you how.
It is a good idea to include a brief introduction at the top of your web page as well as a direct link to your blog’s homepage.
Websites Using Feedburner’s BuzzBoost to display their latest blog posts on their websites:
Just read my Feedburner article to tell you how.
DIY Email Banner with Logo
May 4, 2008
An email banner is an image which appears at the top of every email you send. It can incorporate your company logo, tagline and other elements. Your email looks professional while ensuring that you stand out from the other 50 emails your customer has received that morning. [Read more]
Small Website, Big Traffic
May 1, 2008
I have just designed a website for Glenlea Farmstay in the South Island. It is a small website but it has several key features to ensure that it gets lots of search engine traffic. Here are some of them…
Keyword-rich Domain Name
The website address is www.canterburyfarmstay.co.nz. This address uses both of the client’s top keywords. Case in point: The website has been online for less than a week and a google search for canterbury farmstay brings their website up #4. The only listings above it are 2 for Tourism New Zealand and the New Zealand Informastion Network listing. All this in an industry with a huge amount of online competition. In addition to this, individual page addresses are also rich in keywords such as new-zealand-farms and south-island-events.
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