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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.
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?
WordPress Glossary | Dictionary of WordPress and Blogging Terms
Updated WordPress Glossary of Terms. Easy to read and quick to scan page for dictionary definition of modern WordPress words and phrases for websites, blogs, blogging, and bloggers.
How Much Does It Cost to Build a WordPress Website?
How much does it cost to build a basic website in WordPress? What about feature-rich, business, custom, or eCommerce projects? Use this guide to work out WordPress estimated costs.
How to Find the WordPress Theme Used by Any Website
Want to know how to find the WordPress theme used by any live website or blog? This quick tutorial shows 3 quick ways to find the name of the theme you want to use.
What Is a SSL Certificate and Why You Need One?
What is an SSL Certificate, and why do you and your website need one? This short piece looks at the types and uses for SSL certificates, their effect on trust and online business.
What Is a Responsive Theme in WordPress and Why It Matters Today?
Learn about responsive themes in WordPress, how to choose one, and why they’re so essential. Static themes are out. No blog, website, or online store can succeed today with static web elements.
How to Remove Sidebar from WordPress Themes
Learn how to take control of your sidebars in WordPress. This guide shows how to remove sidebars in WordPress from WP theme settings, using a plugin, and permanent removal from the entire site.
What Are Subdomains?
What Are Subdomains? This must-read guide answers that question in plain English. It shows you how to create subdomains to organise your WordPress blog, website, or eCommerce store.
How to Move WordPress From Subdomain to Root
A simple tutorial on how to properly move WordPress from a subdomain folder to the root domain. All your WordPress posts and pages will keep their SEO rankings after the move.
