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 […]
Gutenberg: Convert a Post into “Blocks” & more…
I know that I’m long overdue to help y’all learn Gutenberg. The entire idea is rather daunting. What do you want to learn? What do you already know? How long do you want to spend learning? Long tutorials covering large topics? Or short 5 minute bits that are easily referenced? If you have any insight or […]
Help with Gutenberg is Available Here
We finally have a launch date for Gutenberg editor: November 19, 2018. If that makes you want to stick your face in a carton of ice cream, I understand! Today we’re going to go through your options for handling the change. TIP: Should I upgrade? Go with the flow: Do nothing and Gutenberg will appear […]
Bland to Brilliant: Website Checklist
This list will not audit everything that goes into running a successful blog – talk about overwhelming! Instead, we’ll cover a quick list of the imperatives that apply to every blogger, from novice to veteran. This is the first step to creating a blog that attracts visitors, converts them to fans, and keeps them coming […]
Gutenberg Introduction
Gutenberg Editor is the new editor that will be released in WordPress 5.0. It is a huge improvement over the classic editor. However any new interface requires a bit of a learning curve. And any change at all produces feelings of anxiety for some of us (me included). VIPs you have a test site already […]