Category Archives: WordPress tips
Problematic
Overly sensitive types at the start of the Snowflake Era began substituting the word “problem” for the word “issue.” Today, “issues” is everywhere. Your car no longer has any problems but instead a number of issues to be taken care … Continue reading
Why Do You Have Ads on Your Site?
The most unprofessional thing a job applicant or anyone showing off their work can have on their website are ads. It is absolutely devastating to see fine writing or photography mixed in with ads that talk about emptying your bowels … Continue reading
Marketing Thoughts – An Argument Against Social Media
The best marketing for a writer is their own writing, showcased at an ad-free website kept current by frequent blogging. I don’t see any value in Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. Maybe a LinkedIn presence if you want a social media … Continue reading
Posted in books, Magazine article, Thoughts on writing, Uncategorized, WordPress tips, Writing by others, Writing tips
Tagged article writing, blogs, book proposals, Facebook, instagram, job application, LinkedIn, non-fiction writing, query letters, social, social media, writing portfolio, writing proposals, writing website
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Experimenting With an E-mail Signature Line Service
I’m experimenting with an e-mail signature line service called Wisestamp (external link). Here’s what my new sig line looks like: I think a good looking e-mail signature line makes me look more professional. Wisestamp has a limited variety of templates … Continue reading
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Tagged e-mail, e-mail signature lines, sig lines, signature lines, Wisestamp.com
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My YouTube Video on Dividing Agapanthus Has Hit 65,000 Views
In April 2014 I posted my first and only fully realized YouTube video. It was on dividing agapanthus, a popular ornamental of temperate climes. It took quite a bit of work to produce it, and its not especially meritorious, production … Continue reading
Getting Your Photo In Google’s Search Results — Some Hints
Google is adding author photos more routinely to search results if I am correct. See the first screen shot below. Google is quick. That Delaplane blog entry was posted on September 17th and the search result was live on the … Continue reading
Does Video Look Better at YouTube or Through WordPress?
My dividing agapanthus video now has over 45,000 views. (internal link) It’s clear that people like the video. And even clearer only a handful have followed its link to thomasfarleyblog.com. Still, video is popular. To support my upcoming book proposal I am launching … Continue reading
Market Your Blogging Skills
Have you set up your writing portfolio site? (internal link) And are you blogging on it? If so, you should be able to sell your blogging skills to other web site owners. I’m currently blogging for three companies, but through … Continue reading
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Tagged blog pitches, blogging, flex jobs.com, freelance work, freelance writing
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