Feb 22, 2011 Posted by Judith

Static HTML Sites are Soooo Turn of the Century…

I’ve been using WordPress since it’s birth over 8 years ago and Blogging for almost as long. I loved WordPress so much that I turned this very site entirely over to WordPress 8 years ago. Wish I could have done that sooner — but that’s just about when WordPress was born! I no longer recommend static HTML sites to new clients. That makes me unpopular with those unwilling to... read more

Feb 22, 2011 Posted by Judith

Top 15 Social Media & Networking Sites

It’s a crazy time. You could spend literally most of your time keeping up with social media and networking sites working towards more exposure and networking opportunities. The reality is it is very difficult to keep tabs on all the various “pages”, accounts, friends and networks once they are setup. While your WordPress site makes this process a little easier by virtue of plugins, you... read more

Feb 21, 2011 Posted by Judith

Get More Search Engine Rankings with Less

Organic or natural search engine listings, the free ones you don’t have to pay for, require some strategy and forethought to acquire. And it takes time…. One of most important factors when it comes to free search engine rankings is relevancy. Google for example uses over 200 different and constantly changing criteria to determine relevancy. To pull on that coveted top page your site has to... read more

Feb 2, 2011 Posted by Judith

Nitty-Gritty WordPress Site FAQ

Okay… Ohhhh-Kaaaay. Okey-Dokey! Seems I am saying these words more and more often as potential entrepreneurs ask me questions about getting a WordPress site, having a successful Web program, how to market effectively. Why am I okey-dokeying all over the place? Presumably I am asked questions about having a successful WordPress site because I have years of proven experience, skills and expertise... read more

Jan 11, 2011 Posted by Judith

WTF? Where’s The FAQ!

What prompted this post is what seems to be an increasing lack of FAQs being integrated into new sites. I then find I have to search to find the most basic of information — many times to no avail. Not good. Sites without FAQs can lend to visitors wondering what do you have to hide? Why don’t you have the basics “out there” for everyone to see? Hmmmm…. Maybe you have nothing... read more

Oct 27, 2010 Posted by Judith

What would you do for a buck?

Sadly, it seems too many are willing to do anything to make a buck. Hey, I know things are tough, but does that mean you sacrifice what you know to be right, your ethics, integrity — your soul? Just to make a buck? I was interviewed a while back by a business coach who was interviewing “stealth online leaders”. These were folks, like me I was told, that have been out there doing their... read more

Oct 6, 2010 Posted by Judith

“Time to Nut Up or Shut Up!”

“Oh, America. I wish I could tell you that this was still America, but I’ve come to realize that you can’t have a country without people. And there are no people here. No, my friends. This is now the United States of Zombieland.” This is the opening dialog for the movie Zombieland. What does this have to do with WordPress? Well, as of late I’ve been contacted by quite a few... read more

Sep 15, 2010 Posted by Judith

Is Your WordPress Site Doo Doo?

I can see you smirking on the other side of this screen based on the name of this article. This terminology is used in lieu of the more graphic words not generally used in a professional setting. <nudge-nudge> So, you may be asking – what is this about? Albeit humorous sounding, this term is one that when I use it, for the most part, is to make a very serious point. “Doo Doo” is a... read more

Jul 20, 2010 Posted by Judith

WordPress How To: Start a New Business

Inquiries flow in daily from folks who, due to the ease of use of WordPress, want to start a new site using WordPress as a way to earn extra income. I get it. Times are tough. But regardless of what platform your site is on, if you seek additional income, you have to approach your endeavor as a serious business first. This is where, unfortunately in my experience, many fall short. While WordPress can... read more