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Do authors and illustrators need multiple websites and platforms? Advice from a web designer and digital strategist

Creatives often have multiple irons in the fire which leads to the question: do you need multiple websites for each venture?  This is one of the top questions I hear from clients and in online communities of authors and illustrators. This blog post will go into the pros, cons, and considerations with case studies to […]

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9 Statistics Show Why Small Businesses Need a Website in 2024

Do small businesses need a website? That question came up in my networking group recently. Everyone agreed: the answer is yes! Yet it was clear that lots of small business owners didn’t know why they need a website.  This blog post will tell you why you need a website in terms of things you actually

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How Much Does An Author Website Cost?

How Much Does an Author Website Cost?

This is one of the most common questions I hear from authors. As an author myself, I get it. You need a website. Even if you have the expertise already (or could figure it out), you’re probably pressed for time. It’s hard enough finding time to write and market, let alone sideline as a web

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The Smart Writer's Guide to Goal Setting

The SMART Writer’s Guide to Goal Setting: 16 Goals for Author Success

Setting goals as a writer is easy, sticking to them is hard – but this post will help. I’m an author as well as a web designer, so I’ve been there. You know what you want to achieve (finish that WIP, get published, maybe make some money at it…?) but getting there is hard.  This

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Do Authors Need an LLC? 5 Pros and Cons of an Author LLC

Do authors need an LLC? 5 pros and Cons of an Author LLC

By Ann Koppuzha, Powerhouse Legal Strategy A question I often see is: Do authors need an LLC? This post will give 5 reasons you may want an LLC for your writing business.  Do authors need an LLC? You’re automatically a sole proprietor. When you embark on any business venture, the government stylishly tags you as

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How to Block ChatGPT from Your Website (So Your Content Isn’t in Their AI)

How to block ChatGPT from your website (so your Content isn’t in their AI)

ChatGPT just released directions on blocking them from using your website to train their AI. Writers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs especially should consider blocking ChatGPT on their websites. Yesterday I scrapped my morning plans to tell as many people as possible. Today I’m taking a bit more time to explain why it was important enough

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What is WordPress? The Three definitions and which you should use for your website

What is WordPress? (and what to Use)

I design all my clients’ websites in WordPress. It’s a fantastic plaform for writer websites and small business websites because it can grow as your career and your business grow. But “WordPress” has three different meanings which can cause confusion. So let’s go over the definitions and what they mean for you. Disclosure: This post

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