I hope you all have a wonderful holiday!

This week I heard a new phrase, cyberchondria.  The definition of this word varies depending on who you ask.  But one of the definitions fits me perfectly.  I use the Internet to research health related questions.   (That’s good.) Then I assume the worst case.  (That’s bad.) A case in point happened a few years [...]

The All in One SEO Pack is one of my favorite WordPress plugins.  It helps your blog do well in search engines.  It’s a workhorse that does a lot.  In fact, it can be a little overwhelming at first.  Here’s what one reader of the book I coauthored on WordPress wrote: The help site for [...]

Daily Blog Tips recently posted an article on 101 Ways to Promote a New Blog.  While all of these tips might not be a good match for every blogger, with 101 ideas you’re bound to find a dozen, or two, that are right for you.

I really enjoy the Add to Any WordPress plugin.  It helps readers share, save, bookmark and email posts.  Very handy.  However if you’re using Google AdSense as well as Add to Any, be sure to upgrade the plugin ASAP.  A recent change in AdSense caused an incompatibility between the plugin, AdSense and Internet Explorer. Before [...]

I can’t believe it’s November already and, gulp, time to start thinking about holiday shopping.  You know what my biggest gift-giving problem is?  The “small” gift.  You know, something thoughtful to give your hairdresser, cleaning person,  petsitter, pen pal, closet organizer, cubicle mate, etc.  These are the women in your life you want to recognize, [...]

I adore WordPress.  One of my favorite WordPress themes is Jillij.  The horizontal navigation system is fabulous.  The dramatic header photo is visually appealing.  I love everything about it. I love it so much that I’ve used it as the basis for about half a dozen customer sites.  I can easily turn this already-fabulous theme [...]