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New Facebook WordPress Plugin Test

June 12, 2012 by Jan Kearney

Finally Facebook have released an official Facebook WordPress plugin.  So far it has been fairly simple to set up, although I’ve only activated the social publisher. This is a test post, let’s see how it goes!

Filed Under: Social media Tagged With: facebook, WordPress

How to Install WordPress and Build a Secure WordPress Blog – Now on Kindle

May 16, 2012 by Jan Kearney

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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 […]

Filed Under: Blogging Tagged With: business blog, business website, How To Guides, install WordPress, Kindle, WordPress

Cookie Solutions For WordPress – UK Cookie Law Deadline 26th May

May 4, 2012 by Jan Kearney

cookie solutions for wordpress - deadline 26th May

The new EU Cookie law comes into force on 26th May 2012.  I have been having much fun looking for cookie solutions for WordPress. I’ll be honest, I think this new EU Directive is absolutely ridiculous.  Protecting privacy?  No, just making life difficult for small business owners who have enough red tape to jump through […]

Filed Under: local business internet marketing Tagged With: cookies, plugins, uk cookie law, WordPress

Lessons Learned From The 30 Day Blog Challenge

April 30, 2012 by Jan Kearney

blog challenge complete!

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 […]

Filed Under: Blogging Tagged With: blogging for business, business blog, WordPress

Resizing Images And Uploading To WordPress Using Simple Image Editors

April 30, 2012 by Jan Kearney

resizing images before uploading

Why is resizing images important? When you upload images to WordPress you do have the option to display the image in your post or page in different sizes.  Resizing images before uploading is important because smaller images load faster.  It helps with the load times of your website or blog, which in turn has an […]

Filed Under: Blogging Tagged With: google rankings, images, pictures, search engine rankings, website graphics, WordPress

WordPress Categories and Tags Explained (Video)

April 25, 2012 by Jan Kearney

understanding WordPress categories and tags

WordPress categories and tags can be rather confusing.  Before you know it you have hundreds of the things and your blog gets very difficult to navigate.  How do categories and tags help?  Watch the video to find out! Blogging with WordPress – Categories and Tags Explained WordPress Categories and Tags Video Transcript Hi it’s Jan […]

Filed Under: Blogging Tagged With: blogging, blogging for business, WordPress, Yoast Wordpress SEO

Top 3 Free WordPress Backup Plugins – Back Up Your WordPress Site Today

April 22, 2012 by Jan Kearney

wordpress backup plugins to dropbox

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 […]

Filed Under: Blogging Tagged With: business blog, business blogging, plugins, website, WordPress

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I believe that every business, no matter how small or how local can use the power of the web to gain more customers. I offer no bull coaching and mentoring so small business owners can strategically put the web to work for their business. I've been called a "compass" and a "navigator" and probably a few more names that aren't suitable for a profile!
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