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My name is Andy Williams and this is my site. It started out as home to my newsletters. There are over 350 of them spanning several years. They are all now archived in plain text files and you can find them in the Newsletter Archives section.
In recent years, I found myself with less and less time to write full length newsletters (which were often several thousand words long). I therefore changed the format slightly, and now post shorter articles on all aspects of internet marketing, SEO, self-publishing, etc. If there is anything you would like me to write about, click the contact link in the footer and let me know. Also, if you have any opinions on my articles, please leave a comment at the end. I try to answer all questions posted as comments, personally.
If you are interested in learning skills required to successfully build and manage a website, I have a number of books and courses on a wide range of relevant topics.
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Featured Posts
My Recommended Web Host?
Over the years, I have used a lot of web hosts and none have been perfect. As website owners, the holy grail is to find an affordable host that will have little or no downtime, and fast server responses.
Install WordPress on your Own Computer Using DesktopServer by ServerPress
This tutorial takes you through the steps to install WordPress son your own computer using DesktopServer by ServerPress.
How to Add WordPress Menu Items Without Linking to a Page
A quick how-to Guide on how to add non-linking titles for Dropdown Menus in WordPress. Create neat menus for posts and pages to improve site navigation for your visitors.
How to Install a WordPress Theme
A step-by-step guide on how to install, activate, and customise WordPress Free and Premium themes. Also, how to narrow down your search to find the best WordPress themes for your needs
Update to WordPress 5.0
On 6th December 2018, WordPress pushed out an early Christmas present. WordPress 5.0 hit servers around the world, together with its new editor – Gutenberg.
Why You Should Always Use the Latest Version of WordPress
Learn why you should always use the latest version of WordPress and what might happen if you don’t. Also, why updated WordPress plugins, themes, and database backups matter so much
How to Stop Search Engines from Crawling a WordPress Site
It’s possible to stop the search engines giants like Google, Yahoo, and Bing, from Crawling your WordPress Site. This tutorial looks at how to block search engine spiders and the reasons to do it.
The Difference Between Your Image Alt Text and the Image Title in WordPress
There’s a difference between your image alt text and the image title text in WordPress. Both are important, but one is essential as a web accessibility tool and for SEO.
How to Find Your WordPress Login URL
A quick guide on how to find your WordPress login URL if you forget it. Also, how to save your WP login page so that you never lose it again.
How to Scan Your WordPress Site for Potentially Malicious Code
Learn how to scan your WP blog or website for potentially malicious code? Bad actors love vulnerable WordPress sites. Make regular scans a part of your security maintenance routine.
How to Reset a WordPress Password from phpMyAdmin
This guide walks you through resetting any WordPress password from phpMyAdmin. It’s a quick and straightforward method that can get you back into your WP blog or website in minutes
What Happens When You Switch Your WordPress Theme
A few things happen when you switch from one WordPress Theme to another. This tutorial looks at how to swap themes easily and with minimal disruption to your website or blog.
What Is PHP How PHP Is Used in WordPress
WordPress users are sure to come across tutorials that talk about PHP. This guide explains what PHP scripting language is, how WordPress exploits it, and what you need to know.
What Are Custom Fields in WordPress
WordPress custom data fields offer a simple way to add extra important information into blog posts and pages. This data field tutorial shows you how to add custom fields and explains why they’re so helpful
What Is Open Source?
An informative tutorial explores the question, what is source code, and why it matters to us all. Your WordPress.org software is open source, and the benefits of that have no limits but imagination.
What Is WordPress.COM?
Updated guide asks, what is WordPress.com—exactly, Wwhy is it so popular? What do WordPress offer bloggers, business owners, and eCommerce websites over other platforms?
