I finally did it! I got over myself and published my first guide on Kindle, “How to Install WordPress and Build a Secure WordPress Blog”. For the moment, it is only available on Amazon Kindle. I signed up with KDP Select, which means Amazon have 90 days exclusivity. I will be publishing the guide as […]
Lessons Learned From The 30 Day Blog Challenge
Hurrah, I made it! This is post 30 in the Ultimate Blog Challenge. I must say it was a challenge and a half, far more difficult than I anticipated. I thought it will be a breeze. I write so much and have so much information to share, how hard could it be? Remember why I […]
Influential UK Blogs – The Eloqua Blog Tree (Infographic)
At last! A guide to influential UK blogs – in picture format too! The Blog Tree is compiled by Eloqua using research from HotWire PR and number crunching from BlogLevel. I love the format and the leaves are clickable making it easy to find new relevant blogs to read. The Blog Tree: UK Edition View […]
Top 3 Free WordPress Backup Plugins – Back Up Your WordPress Site Today
Is backing up your WordPress website a scary thought? Backing up doesn’t need to be complicated, here are three free WordPress backup plugins that help. My Top 3 Free WordPress Backup Plugins I’ve used these three plugins on various WordPress websites of my own, and currently have all three installed here on MLBO. A tad […]
My Account Is Suspended Or Why You Need Your Own Domain
I’m taking part in the Ultimate Blog Challenge. One of the reasons these challenges work is it encourages you to visit other blogs and comment. It’s great for exposure, additional links and getting inspiration too. Because it’s a blogging challenge, many of the blogs are free blogs over at WordPress.com or Blogger. I stumbled on […]
Getting Into The Blogging Groove And The Pitfalls Of Habit
Did you know it takes around 21 days to create a habit? Your brain sends messages down the same path until you do a task or action without thinking. A repeated message creates a groove to run along to make delivery easier. If you have any bad habits, you’ll know how difficult it is to […]
Blogging for Local Business – Dare to Be Different?
There is a problem with blogging for local business… …and it’s twofold. First, local business owners aren’t bloggers, they often feel uncomfortable with the process and look to local business marketers for direction and advice. Secondly, these local business marketers may have done the latest internet marketing course, learnt all about search engine optimisation and […]