Writing for the Web
Whether you’re creating content for your own site or seeking work writing on another site, you need to learn how to write for the web. Reading on a computer screen is a different experience…
Category: Blogging
Getting Comfortable with RSS
I had originally scheduled this post for later in May, but the folks at Daily Blog Tips declared May 1 RSS Appreciation Day and I decided to join in the fun. So you lucky…
How to Add a Contact Form to a WordPress Blog
It’s generally not a good idea to post your email address “as is” on your website. Spammers use programs called “bots” to scour the web and collect email addresses, to which they then send…
Elements of a Writer’s Website
You might be wondering what exactly to put on your writer’s website. There are a few elements I think should be on any writer’s website, but in the end, your particular needs should determine…
What Should I Write About in my Writer’s Blog?
So you’ve got a nice website and a blog ready and waiting to be filled — what should you write? Well, the good news and the bad news is that there’s no real limit to what you…
How to Select the Right Domain Name for Your Writing Site
I recommend you get a domain name right away — they’re cheap, and they make you look professional. There are two trains of thought about domain names. The first says to pick something clear and descriptive,…
22 Blogs Every Writer Should Read
I read a lot of blogs about writing, both for the practical tips but also for the inspiration — reading about writing gets me fired up to do more writing. (Considering I write this blog about…
Free Viral Marketing Ebook from Wordpreneur
Wordpreneur is giving away copies of the ebook “Viral Marketing unleashed”. If you’re trying to promote your website, book, or other product, this looks like it will give you some ideas. Given that, unless you’re…
What Blogging Software Should You Use?
There are a number of top-quality blogging systems available today, many of them for free. There are hosted solutions like Blogger, WordPress.com, and TypePad, and there are install-it-yourself software packages like Drupal and WordPress.…
Should You Blog on Your Writer’s Website?
A blog — a regularly updated stream of updates about you and your writing — can be an important, maybe the most important, part of a writer’s website. While your portfolio and bio are useful, especially in getting…
