Maybe you dismiss it because of its sexting heritage, but Snapchat now has more daily users than Twitter. Here’s a quick tour of Snapchat for writers.
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See our top 7 business card designs that will surely grab attention and improve your promotional efforts.
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If you’re planning to buy an author website (or already have one) here are some things to remember about claiming the costs so you don’t miss out.
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Use the Eisenhower Matrix to help you make the time for writing and promotion.
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Deciding the name of your website is tricky. It’s picked at the start of the journey as a writer, with you along the way, and can impact future success.
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One way to create an instant an connection with readers is video. Here are 6 video ideas, and a step-by-step guide to how I made mine.
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When choosing an authorpreneurial model, setting up eCommerce, & defining a marketing strategy, one size does not fit all.
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When marketing is authentic and makes a personal connection, it’s remarkable. Being remarkable grows your audience. Here’s one way.
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Using Meta Tags on your website makes your blog posts look better when sharing on social media and in google search results.
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Increased traffic, brand building, and fan connection, are all benefits of social media for authors. But where and how to use social media on their website?
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An author website designer is a lot like a book editor. Both work with an author to plan, organise, and present their work in the best possible way.
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Is SEO still a thing? When we think web traffic, we think social media. But the big (and silent) traffic source is still Google. Here’s how we authors get ranked in Google, and how you can too.
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A good blog is one of the best investments you can make for your platform and promotion as a writer. But how and where do you get started? Here’s a simple method that’s helping authors get ideas and start their blog. It really helped me.
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We welcome award-winning YA author Rachael Craw, of the ‘Spark’ Trilogy. For new authors wondering how publishers like to market a new book, Rachael shares her experience.
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Let’s look at sending manual or automatic emails to your list. Plus 12 ideas for what to write, and how to make sure readers are reading and not unsubscribing.
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There are so many email marketing options out there. Which to choose? I help you choose an email software, adding a subscribe form to your site, getting subscribers and promoting your list.
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For authors that see themselves as a brand, they connect with fans, leverage their website, and build a following with email.
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As author website specialists, we’re in a unique position. We have access to a wealth of statistical data for a long list of leading Australian writers.
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Home pages used to be the most important page on a website, containing as much info as we could pack in. But times have changed. Here’s how authors can make a winning first impression.
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Looking for ways to improve your author website to appeal to schools for speaking events? In this 2-part series, I speak to 4 librarians that generously shared their thoughts.
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Speaking at schools offer authors a wonderful opportunity to present and promote their work, but what improvements can you add to your website to attract more bookings?
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Are you using a free domain name for your website or blog? Here are 5 compelling reasons why you should invest in your own personalised domain name.
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About to release a new book that has a cover you just adore? Why not get your book and web designer working together to promote it.
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Do you write for children? Did you know your book and web designers can form the perfect team to create a distinct online experience for your readers.
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If you create for children, it’s clear who your ‘work’ is for, but who is your ‘website’ for?
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When you notify your followers of a new post – are they actually reading?
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How the biggest myth on the internet is hurting your site.
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If your website was like your home, would you rather rent or own?
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Building a fan base that anticipates your work
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Use these tips on your site today, and get found in Google
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It’s time to build your author brand online and stand out from the crowd.
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The templates we design are hand crafted just for authors. When you select a design, it’s exclusively yours ~ no-one else will have one like it.
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