Revised June 2019. This is part 2 of the Start a Website series, where we’re going to go through piece-by-piece how to start your first website. The first two items you’ll need are: Web Hosting and Domain Names This article will help you select a provider(called a host) for your web hosting; and provider for […]
A Super Simple SEO Makeover
SEO seems to frighten bloggers. It’s a mixed up world, with black and white “hats”. Why hats? Why colored hats? And what the heck does that have to do with SEO? By the way, SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. It is, my friends, the art of getting to the top of google. Let me be […]
Recent SEO Myths Swirling Around Blogging Groups
Things are so confusing online especially about SEO and blogging. The first question I want to address is how do you know who to trust and the second thing I want to address are a few misleading quotes from a very popular newsletter (that most of you read). First, I think it’s important to discover […]
How to Delete and Redirect a WordPress Post
Most bloggers are creating a library of content to engage readers in their particular niche. Updating your content, changing dates, changing permalinks and redirecting posts are all very confusing to most of us. In this ~2 minute tutorial, I walk through how to delete and redirect a post without breaking any links. Other tutorials on […]
Small Business Week Discounts for you
Last week my partner and I were in Naramata, BC. It is wine country and the vines are just starting to grow, all the orchards are in bloom and the lake was still freezing cold. But it was a glorious few days away from home, kids and responsibilities. While we were there we ran into […]
Post Dates and SEO
Let’s talk about whether or not you should have dates on your posts. Including – should they be visible to readers or just for Google? Should the dates be today or the day it was published? Or modified? Or the date that the event takes place (if your post is about an event)? Publishing and […]
Thinking of Hiring an SEO Expert?
These questions should keep you out of shadowy territory and let them know that you’re not to be messed with. 1. What SEO strategies do you typically use? TIP: Make sure that your SEO consultant are not using Black Hat methods. Black Hat SEO is a technique used to manipulate search engine rankings. The strategy […]
How to add Amazon Links to your WordPress Post
Amazon is one of the most popular affiliate companies because it is easy to use and the barrier to entry is really low. If you have a website and make a few sales a year, you can keep an affiliate account at Amazon. Once you are approved, and have an account, you need to get […]
How to Switch to Block Editor and how to Switch back to Classic Editor
In this tutorial, we’re going to answer three questions: Can I use both editors at once? (0:25 min) How do I keep the Classic editor? (0:25 min) Do I have to switch ALL posts at once? (1:30 min) If I don’t like the Block Editor, can I go back to Classic? (2:30 min) More gutenberg […]