Did you code your pop up that says, “Ask me a question” or is it a plug in? I quite like it! Glenn This question has been very commonly asked ever since I installed this feature. Originally, I bought the plugin from Code Canyon. However, […]
Tag: Blogging Tips
Do You Need to Follow Bloggers Who Follow You?
What would you say is the correct etiquette for following those who follow you? If you check out their blog and your eyes start to bleed, or if they read and review book genres that you don’t, BUT they have popped by and said they […]
Should You Contact the Author Before Posting a DNF Review?
Recently, a self-published author sent me a copy of her newest book because she thought it “fit the focus of my blog.” I agreed to read/review the book without reading the synopsis carefully. The book really isn’t my type of novel, but I gave it […]
My Blogging & Web Developing Tools of the Trade
Today I’m going to share some of the tools and applications that I use as a blogger and web designer. Maybe you’ll get some ideas for new applications to try out! The Quick List If you just want a fast overview, here’s the list of […]
Don’t Have a Slow Blog! Tips to Speed Things Up
Don’t use release date count downs You know those fancy schmancy sidebar widgets that countdown to a book’s release? You don’t need them. They often use flash or JavaScript and can severely slow down the loading of a page. If you absolutely MUST have one, […]
My Findings: Whether or Not You Should Have an Image Slider
Recently I asked my readers if image sliders are worth having, and today I’m going to share my findings from both the poll and the discussion that followed. In most cases, you should not have an image slider The poll results show that only 16% […]
What Does “Purge Cache” Mean? Will it Delete My Blog??
Okay I am fairly new to WordPress. I am also computer dumb when it comes to tech talk. On my “Posts” page in my dashboard, it has “Purge from cache”. What exactly is this and what does it mean? If I happen to accidentally click […]
How to Deal With Plagiarism and Send DMCA Complaints
I’ve been plagiarised a ton recently—quite a few of these have been by the same person who I’ve warned multiple times—do you have any tips on preventing plagiarism? Also, if I’ve given this person a warning several times and they refuse to do anything or […]
Review What You Want—Not What You Think People Want to Read
I recently started my own book blog and I haven’t done any reviews yet. I have no idea what I want to review, and I don’t know what books people would be interested in reading my reviews about. I don’t have any super new books […]
The Best Way to Turn Down Review Requests
I was wondering if you had any suggestions or proper etiquette tips for turning down review requests. I get a lot of personal requests from authors (oftentimes self-published) and I always feel bad when I have to say no directly to THEM, rather than their […]