MainWP Blog - September 2017

More than once I’ve had comments about my thank you page. You see, I have a lead magnet and when you submit your email, I don’t give you a boring, bland thank you. No, I go overboard. Well, almost. I take that opportunity to start the relationship, the onboarding, by nurturing from the beginning. I even insert a cool GIF that will undoubtedly make them smile. I remind them that they are on the list until they confirm their email. Continue reading the post...

You know that feeling when you tried something and failed miserably? That’s the feeling I get when I think about affiliate marketing. To be fair, it was not a total bust. I actually made a little bit of money. You see, in the late 2000’s, I had a football website. From here, this is where I got my start with WordPress. The football website pretty much broke must of the guidelines you need to follow when trying to make money Continue reading the post...

Various WordPress tools are useful for content marketing.  “I was feeling like we had lost control of our marketing as a company.” With these words, Marcus Sheridan decided to launch a website. And, he began to write content. “We started writing,” he said. “We wrote about what people wanted to know. So, I took all the questions I had ever learned over the previous seven years, and started answering each one.” With that, Sheridan’s website exploded and his company became known Continue reading the post...

Tuesday, September 19th was International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Did you utter, “Arrrgh?” I know I did. In addition, I joined a video conference call. Actually, there was little video used, and the biggest part of our team was meeting in person, but Tuesday brought together both talking like a pirate and conferencing software. It was a match made in . . . well, at sea. Now, if good old Captain Jack Sparrow was looking for a way to Continue reading the post...

Do you want to know a secret? Writers struggle with a blank screen. No, not the kind that happens when there is a white screen of death, but a blank screen from not knowing what the write. Yeah, it happens to writers too, not just WordPress professionals. Sometimes, you just need a little guide to help you along the way. How many hours did you work yesterday on a client project? Was it 10 hours? 12 hours? Face it; you Continue reading the post...

Quick show of hands, how many of you are in a Facebook Group? I saw those hands. They were all over the place. I admit I’m in one. . . . or two. . . maybe three. .  . possibly more. You too? Some of mine include dirt track racing, copywriting, freelance writing, WordPress, marketing, SEO, local groups, and one family group. With so many of the world on Facebook, it can be pretty easy to build a tribe, a Continue reading the post...

In this month’s WordPress Roundup, we visit 10 steps to get started with a news magazine site, hear first impressions from Gutenberg by WP Tavern, learn about 14 WordPress plugins that use Artificial Intelligence, and have a little fun with some memes. How to Start a News Magazine Site with WordPress in 10 Easy Steps News sites will always have a soft spot for me because I basically got my start in WordPress with news websites. My side gig is Continue reading the post...

WordCamp Dublin will kick off for the first time this October. I managed to secure answers to a few questions from the leadership team via email recently. Team members include: Amit Wadhwa – Lead organizer, communication with WordCamp Foundation and website Colm Troy – Sponsors and Media ‎Rodolfo Melogli‎ – Content creation and speakers Mark Smallman – Volunteers, communication with WordCamp Foundation and budget Marcin Kilarski – Social media and promotion   Q & A with the Dublin WordCamp leadership Continue reading the post...

This month’s podcast roundup features two podcasting legends in Kim Doyal and Bob Dunn as well as the wacky, fun gang at the WP Watercooler. The topics these WordPress professionals discuss include frustrations with WordPress, networking amongst WordPress professionals at WordCamps, and having a little patience and grace with yourself for your business. Check out this month’s podcast roundup from the WordPress Chick, the WP Watercooler, and WP Elevation. Wondering Why You Haven’t “Made It” Yet? WPCP: 160 The WordPress Continue reading the post...