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5 Tips for Increasing Your Content Writing Productivity

As a content writer, content marketer, WordPress plugin developer, and small business owner, it can be quite difficult to find time to do it all. Especially if you also have a regular job that requires your attention, too. Throw in the demands of raising a family and it can be quite a challenge to avoid distractions and stay focused. These 5 tips will help improve your content writing productivity.

Success in the business of online media and content writing includes the constant need for new content, on a consistent basis. With a full schedule, it can be hard to maintain that consistency.

Even if you are just starting out as a content writer, it is never too early to think about what you will do to build on success.

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How Your Blog Can Boost Your Online Reputation

By Jake Magleby 2 Comments

Your online reputation can make or break your brand. It may be surprising to some that a simple online image can have such a major influence. However, it is as simple as a few clicks to find out everything you want to know about a person, company, or website. Luckily, blogging provides a way for you to improve your reputation through a few simple techniques. [Read more…]

WordPress Site Management Best Practices – 5 Bad Habits to Avoid

By Chad Butler 4 Comments

In my experience as a WordPress developer and consultant, I have run across many users of WordPress who fall victim to some very bad habits. When consulting clients about WordPress site management, I’ve seen a lot, and I’ve fixed a lot.

Here are some of the most common bad habits that I’ve come across when it comes to WordPress site management. I’ll tell you what they are and how to fix them. Some of my comments might seem harsh, but consider it a dose of tough love. I’m trying to help you, not insult you.

If you are blogging for money or maintaining a professional brand image, don’t try to chintz on these. Bad habits will end up costing you more in both money and time. If you don’t know how to do some of these, it is prudent to either learn or to hire someone (even if that is just on a consulting basis). It will save you money in the long run! [Read more…]