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

Mar 23, 2010 Posted by Judith

“I want a WordPress Blog but I can’t write!”

“I can’t write.” “I don’t know how to write.” “I have no idea what to write about.” Have you made those statements? This is what I hear from those I work with who contact me about setting up their WordPress Blog or who know they should be Blogging but are too intimidated to put themselves out there. When I started this online journey over 15 years ago, I... read more

Mar 11, 2010 Posted by Judith

What Are You Willing to Deal With?

There is now no doubt that the Web has changed how business is conducted forever. It also has become an integral part of every serious business’ operating and marketing programs. How you choose to use technology can and will speak volumes about whether you are running a progressive company — or not. What you are willing to deal with will determine your level of success? By talking success we... read more

Mar 3, 2010 Posted by Judith

Even with WordPress; If it Sounds Too Good to Be True…

I can understand why online business owners want to believe the hype. Do this and get rich; do that and dominate your market. Get “Top 10 Listings”, “just change your meta keyword tags”, “go live and watch the bucks roll in”. Get a Web site and get found! All supposedly at little cost with little effort. Hooey! I too wish all that were true. It would make my life... read more

Feb 10, 2010 Posted by Judith

No Guessing Allowed: Online Stat Sites You Need to Use

Who is doing what where, how and when? This is not information you have to guess about — you can know! Each of our sites is different with niches, focuses and markets that are unique to our stated goals. That means it behooves you to know what is going on online so that you can make decisions from an informed point of view instead of guessing. Below are five sites you should utilize on a regular... read more

Jan 12, 2010 Posted by Judith

Wrap Your Head Around Great Organic Search Engine Rankings

So many gurus, packages, quick fixes — what is one to believe? Believe that getting great rankings are within your reach if you are willing to earn them. There is no secret formula; nothing you really cannot do yourself. But first you have to wrap your head around what it takes to get great organic rankings. Who doesn’t want to be in the top 5, 10, top page for organic (free) listings? ... read more