I’m always massively disappointed when I comment on a FANTASTIC blog post, just to find out they don’t email me when they reply to my comment. I LIKE starting a conversation. I LIKE seeing how you respond to my comment. I LIKE being able to […]
Don’t “Set It and Forget It” – How to be a SUCCESSFUL Affiliate
In August I paid my affiliates $139.70. And the bulk of that money actually went to about 2-3 affiliates who all make quite a few sales each month. When I mentioned this on Twitter, someone replied that they were getting a bunch of clicks but […]
How to Choose Your WordPress Web Host
If you’re moving from Blogger to WordPress or just considering changing hosts, it’s important to carefully consider your host before choosing. Web hosts are generally split into two categories. There are a lot more than two categories if you want to get super specific, but […]
When to Use Easy Digital Downloads Instead of WooCommerce
WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads are like the two kings of the WordPress e-commerce world. When people first get started with an online business, one of the first questions they’ll ask is “which platform do I choose?” Let me help you out! Both platforms are […]
Create an Image Hover Effect with Text in WordPress
Hi Ashley – I want to create a page for specific books, but I want as little text as possible on the page. Instead, I would like to make it so that the book synopsis pops up when you hover over the image (instead of […]
Ridiculously Simple SEO to Take Your Blog to the Top
Let’s talk about SEO. Not the super technical bits, because those are confusing. Let’s talk about what it really is so you can actually understand what the hell is going on. SEO stands for Search Engine Optimisation. But maybe you already know that. What you […]
Protect the WordPress Admin Area with htpasswd
I receive an awesome WordPress security question from Shannelle: Ashley! You’ve mentioned that you got to do a login page to access the real login page, and I was wondering, how did you do that? I’m being bothered by so many emails about people trying […]
Do I Need to ‘Find a Niche’ for My Blog?
Say hello to Amanda! This is a guest post written by the lovely Amanda from Nellie and Co. She’s a blogger who loves books, blogging, and Blogspot. (For more about her, check the end of the post when you’re done reading. 😉 ) When blogs […]
Learn About Becoming a Professional Blog Tour Organiser (LIVE!)
Have you ever thought about becoming a blog tour organiser? Maybe you just love authors and want to help them promote their books. Or maybe you want a bit of extra pocket money and want to turn this into a professional side gig. OR MAYBE […]
I Don’t Like Being TOLD a Romance is Awesome
I love a hot, juicy, tension-filled romance. But you know what I REALLY like? Being there in that romance every step of the way. I like being privy to all their “moments”, conversations, and “get to know you” steps. I like seeing the tension boil […]