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Using Subject Experts will instantly help your content build trust and credibility, and ultimately help you tap into authority. Tapping into that authority also leads to building authority for you and your company. Way back in November 2022, I got a surprise DM in my LinkedIn from a content marketing hero of mine, Andy Crestodina. To say I was surprised and elated was an understatement. He told me he was thinking about writing an article on About Pages and wanted Continue reading the post...

In today’s Toolbox, we are going to talk about a couple of tools I have been experimenting with the past month or so. One is great for creating greater engagement with emails and the other is helping me write stories. I used an AI personal assistant to help me begin outlining a story idea. Ready? Let’s go! Bonjoro for emails I have talked about using videos in emails before. Bonjoro is one I came across recently and I quickly signed Continue reading the post...

In this edition of the MainWP Roundup, we are going to celebrate 10 years of MainWP. We are going to look at articles and podcast appearances from our co-founder Dennis Dornon and Marketing Manager Marc Benzakein. So grab a slice of the MainWP Ten Year celebration cake, a glass of your favorite drink, sit back and ride through this month’s roundup. (choose one below, with a little help from AI) Here is a look at some articles and podcasts that Continue reading the post...

Hey everyone, Dennis with MainWP here. Can you believe it’s been 10 years since we started this adventure? Time flies when you’re having fun, and today, I’m thrilled to share not just a look back at our journey but also the exciting launch of MainWP Version 5. Unveiling Version 5: The Future of WordPress Management Version 5 isn’t just an update; it’s a leap into the future of managing WordPress sites with ease and insight. We’ve packed this version with Continue reading the post...

In this month’s Toolbox, we are discussing how you can use AI tools to create comics, images and videos. Buckle up, today, we ride. AI Comic Factory The first tool we are looking at is the AI Comic Factory. This is a simple little application that is available for download as well. My journeys started at this ZDNet article which told me about the tool and how to get started You simply need a story prompt, choose the panel layout, Continue reading the post...

Testimonials are one of the most popular forms of “social proof.” Social proof is a word you have heard repeatedly, but do you know where it comes from? Dr. Robert Cialdini first used the term in his book “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion.” Great, now you know. Social Proof comes in lots of forms, but testimonials have become some of the easiest to gather and implement. Many businesses rely on testimonials from Google Reviews and Facebook Reviews. Other important platforms Continue reading the post...

In today’s MainWP Roundup, we look at ZeroBounce’s 2024 email statistics report, AI, as it relates to Google’s Search Generative Experience results and deep fake images and the dangers that lie within. Buckle up. Let’s ride. AI news + Google AI Generated Content Boosting AI Generated news content above journalism content by Google is something I’ve been monitoring. For one, if they do it with news content, they may do the same with other types of content. According to the Continue reading the post...

The 2023 version of the Web Care Survey just seemed to come up short in my estimation. For one, we didn’t get the kind of participation we had in the previous years. Perhaps the lower turnout was due to me being late or us not being able to get the survey to more people. I’m not sure. I will say this: organic reach on social media isn’t what it was when we started, and that may be an issue. That Continue reading the post...

As the flowers bloom and nature awakens during spring, it’s not just the physical world that transforms. Your digital presence, particularly your WordPress website, deserves a thorough spring cleaning to ensure it remains a secure and reliable fortress. This article will explore essential tips and practices to fortify your WordPress site and protect it from potential threats. Update, Update, Update The foundation of a secure WordPress site begins with keeping everything up to date. Start your security spring clean by Continue reading the post...

Privacy deceptive design enforcement coming On January 23, 2024, Italy’s Data Protection Authority released a statement that a deceptive design investigation and enforcement sweep will take place between January 29th and February 2nd, 2024. The purpose of the sweep is to analyze websites and applications for deceptive designs that cause individuals to make unwanted and harmful choices concerning their privacy. Upon completion, the results of the sweep will be used to organize awareness activities, contact website and application owners regarding Continue reading the post...