6 Secrets to Writing Evergreen Content

Everyone is always looking for something timeless, a way to stay fresh in a world filled with obsolescence. They say that everything under the sun has a beginning and an end, yet we’re obsessed with the things that last. Humanity is entranced by immortality, because it’s perpetually out of reach. Benjamin Franklin famously exclaimed that […]

March 17, 2014

5 Ways to Improve Your WordPress Blog Using Plugins

WordPress remains the most popular blogging and CMS platform on the Internet, and with plugins, a WordPress blog can be expanded to provide excellent functionality. Here are five must have plugins to improve your WordPress blog. 1) W3 Total Cache Despite WordPress’ numerous advantages, it falls short in performance. Since its pages and posts are […]

August 17, 2012

Writers Take Note: Principles of Design 101

Being a freelance writer for many years now, I have worked on my fair share of projects with all sorts of people. My role may have been to produce the content of the piece, but that was only one piece of the puzzle. There were also web designers, graphic designers, strategists and more, all with […]

July 29, 2012

3 Things to Consider When Redesigning your Blog

Before redesigning your blog, ask yourself “Why?” If you need an updated look, you’ll need to find a snazzy new theme. If your archives are jumbled and hard to search, it’s time to re-structure your information framework. If you’re not receiving the traffic you’d like (and deserve!), you should take a look at your social […]

July 10, 2012

4 Tools to Help You Manage Comments on Your Blog

Comments make up an important part of your blog. They give readers a way to connect with you, your content and other readers by sharing their opinions or feedback about your posts. If your blog is successful, you will invite a lot of comments. Some may be negative, and some may even incite a heated […]

May 28, 2012