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7 Secrets for Amazing Author Websites

7 Secrets for Amazing Author Websites

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 30, 2010 | Author Websites, Blogging, Platform

Most author websites fail to sell enough books to reimburse the author for the cost of building the website.

The reason is because most authors don’t know the following seven secrets.

How to Make Money With Your Author Blog

How to Make Money With Your Author Blog

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 28, 2010 | Author Websites, Blogging, Platform

Some authors make more money on their websites than they do in royalties.

Here is how they do it.

How Blogging Got Me Published

How Blogging Got Me Published

by Renae Brumbaugh | Nov 24, 2009 | Blogging, Platform, Promotion, Publishing, Writing Craft

In this post author Renae Brumbaugh tells how her blog took her from unpublished stay at home mom to the published author of multiple books.

Top 5 Blog Title Mistakes Authors Make

Top 5 Blog Title Mistakes Authors Make

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 22, 2009 | Blogging, Platform

For someone to bother to read your blog it must be the most interesting thing on the internet – for that person at that time. If anything else is more interesting they will go there.

Your only chance to catch people’s attention is with your titles. No pressure.

Why Your Blog Should Be Your Book’s First Draft

Why Your Blog Should Be Your Book’s First Draft

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 15, 2009 | Blogging, Platform, Publishing, Writing Craft

So you’re working on a book and not sure where to find time to start a blog? No problem. Use your blog as your rough draft.

This post will give you 7 reasons why you should post your book to your blog as you write it.

The Top 5 Domain Name Traps

The Top 5 Domain Name Traps

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 3, 2009 | Author Websites, Blogging, Platform

When you pick a domain name for your website make sure to avoid these traps. Once you commit to a domain name changing is a lot of hassle.

Learn what to avoid now before it is to late.

How to Track Your Message Online

How to Track Your Message Online

by Rob Eagar | Sep 1, 2009 | Author Websites, Blogging, Platform, Productivity, Promotion, Publishing

Whether you’re an author, speaker, or publisher, your goal is to sell more books and spread your message. But, how do you know if your message is really spreading? How do you track the success of your book marketing and platform-growth efforts?

A Ninja Writing Guide – For Authors Who Want to Blog

A Ninja Writing Guide – For Authors Who Want to Blog

by Peter Nevland | Aug 25, 2009 | Blogging, Platform, Publishing, Writing Craft

Little arm hairs raise on end. Bumps form on my skin, desperately struggling to retain its warmth. It’s freezing in this room as I type away on the computer. I want to be in bed! If only that guy standing next to the refrigerator hadn’t asked me to write a ninja writing guide. This one’s for you, Thomas…

9 Premium Stock Photo Sites

9 Premium Stock Photo Sites

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 4, 2009 | Author Websites, Blogging, Platform

Sometimes the free photo sites just don’t have what you need. Or you may want an image that is not used a thousand other places on the web. That’s where premium photo sites come in. Starting at $1 an image they have better selection and quality than site like sxc.hu.

Don’t Play Hide & Seek with Your Readers

Don’t Play Hide & Seek with Your Readers

by Rob Eagar | Aug 1, 2009 | Author Websites, Blogging, Platform

While surfing the web recently, I visited several author websites and noticed an alarming problem. Whenever these individuals offered a free resource to download from their website – the documents were devoid of any contact information! Don’t be guilty of the same blunder.

One Easy Answer to 90% of Your Tech Questions

One Easy Answer to 90% of Your Tech Questions

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 6, 2009 | Author Websites, Blogging, Platform

This tip is so easy and effective it will blow your mind. After you recover you will hit yourself for not thinking of it yourself.

5 Keys for Magnetic Blog Titles

5 Keys for Magnetic Blog Titles

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 30, 2009 | Blogging, Platform, Publishing, Writing Craft

Most blog titles are about as magnetic as a skunk. Learn how to write titles for your blog posts that will pull in more readers.

5 Things Visitors Don’t Want From Your Author Blog

5 Things Visitors Don’t Want From Your Author Blog

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 1, 2009 | Author Websites, Blogging, Platform, Publishing, Writing Craft

Don’t waste your time doing things on your author blog that turn your readers away. Learn what readers don’t want from your website.

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