Links. They come in two kinds. Links outside your site that point to your site, and Links that are inside your site pointing out to other sites. Today I'm going to talk about those outbound links and why it's so important to make sure they are 'good' links. Without getting all "SEO" …
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WordPress 4.3 is out
WordPress version 4.3 is out but before you update there are two really important things you should know. TL:DR version - here's the audio file Here's a short video on the changes. Nothing earth shattering but an important update none the less. That said - I really like the …
Podcasting, Blogging and RSS
I'm a big fan of RSS (real simple syndication) - it powers a bunch of stuff you may never think about. If you get my newsletter, it's because of RSS. I also read about 200 blog posts a day - all via RSS (and feed.ly). RSS makes the internet better for busy people. Much better. I'm also a fan …
Facebook 101: How to properly change your cover image
Yes this is basic stuff. Feel free to skip it if you have this mastered. I just had someone ask me so instead of charging them my hourly wage to change theirs I spent 20 minutes creating this post so they could do it themselves. Wait! What's wrong with me? This is the 'cover image' on your …
I’m back!
I'm back, I'm rejuvenated and feeling energized and ready to move some mountains! You probably didn't notice I was gone - right? Well, I hopped on my motorcycle and rode around the deserts of the southwest for the last 10 days. I blogged about it daily - you can read all about it on …
Can you change the title of your Facebook Page?
That was my Question of the Week from Sharon. I was going to tell her that she was screwed if she had over 100 likes on the page but before I did I thought I would check it out. Good thing I did, the rules have changed! I've been suffering with a horrible name since I started my …
Why is my TubePress plugin broken?
Embedding a video on your WordPress blog is pretty easy. Grab the embed code and viola! There are also short codes that will work (and have you tried just adding the video URL to your post to see what happens?) But what if you wanted to have a page on your site that showcased ALL of your …
17 Reasons why you need a HOME Base: Part 2
Yesterday I posted the first half of the post version of a webinar I gave for a group of real estate agents. Today, here's the other half. Here's why every agent needs to OWN their own website and why it should be on WordPress. Like any of my presentations in real life, my webinars have very …
17 Reasons why you need a HOME Base (and why it should be on WordPress)
Here we go again with another EPIC blog post... ;) I am presenting a webinar for a group of real estate agents today and I thought I would share the same content with you as I did with them. Here's why every agent needs to OWN their own website and why it should be on WordPress. Like any of my …
Mise en place
I make a living building web sites. I'm a web developer. When it comes time to build I find myself scrambling to find the 'assets' the client has provided. The concept of 'Mise en place' can fix that. 'Mise en place' is a french word that applies to cooking but I'm going to apply to web …
Question of the Week: What the heck is CSS?
So I'm working on a website for a client that will be a single page website. They are kind of popular these days. We identified the need for having 22 distinct areas on the home page (on a single page website there is ONLY the home page). To create these areas I went into the .php files for the …
LastPass hacked. How secure is your password?
I've been a big proponent for using strong passwords. Every site you log into should have a unique password. You never, ever want to use the same password for all the sites you use (but I know you do, right?). The reason you don't use unique passwords is that it's so hard to remember all …
Questions of the Week #2
Welcome to Questions of the Week, Episode #2. Why am I riding a bike you ask? Because Jay said so and he's the one who asked the questions for this week. :) Ride like the wind... @MikeMueller — Jay Valento (@hometourjay) June 8, 2015 This week I tackle "What size font should I use on my …
5ive Questions with Dana Moos
Name: Dana Moos Website: http://danamoos.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/danamoos/ Bio: Dana Moos is a self professed right brain optimist, cookbook author of The Art of Breakfast, former Maine Innkeeper and current Maine real estate broker selling bed and breakfasts and recreational …
Questions of the Week! (#1)
I've always been a big fan of Gary Vee. Recently I've noticed a growing trend around the internet that I want to share. The concept is simple. Jump on camera and answer questions. Why? Because the chances are, if one person asked, there are countless others wondering the same. By 'wondering' I mean …
WordPress: It’s as easy as sending an email
Incredibly, I just had a potential client decide not to build their website with me because they said that they didn't "know" WordPress. Don't let fear of the unknown scare you away from WordPress. If you know me, you know that I'm always building with the user in mind. When I build a site I …
25 Things You Don’t Know About Me
This new thing that's going around Facebook right now called "25 Things You Don't Know About Me" should have one more thing added to it. The 26th thing should be "Are you willing to allow scammers and thieves access to your banking and other personal online information?" And if you completed …
ABC: Always Be Creating
I'll be the first to tell you. I'm not creative. But going along with the "above the fold is dead" theme, one of the big website design fads right now is having a site with a moving video as the background. I seem to get calls every week. "Can you build me a site like Sotheby's or …
Speaking kindly of others, making the most of referrals
When you refer someone is it just a simple, "Mike, meet Susie"? Putting in just a little extra work can make a massive difference not only in connecting the two but in how that person you just referred to approaches their new client. Here's how to make the most of your referrals. I pick up …
“Above The Fold” and Sliders are DEAD
I recently read two posts, somewhat related, somewhat in contrast, but both thought provoking. The first was about our actions when we come to a site these days. We used to wait till the page loaded, then start at the top left, skim across making an "F" pattern. That meant that all of your …