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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Learn How to Add and Use WordPress Widgets
A short tutorial on how to add and use widgets in WordPress Dashboard. Also, widgets vs plugins, how do they differ in the way they add features or functions to your website? This guide explains all.
How and Why You Should Limit Login Attempts to Your WordPress Dashboard
There are good reasons to limit the number of login attempts to your WordPress Dashboard. This no-nonsense article shows how to protect against Brute Force attacks with a simple plugin.
How to Add a Privacy Policy in WordPress
Learn how to add a legal privacy policy in your WordPress Dashboard and link it to your website pages. It’s a simple drag and drop procedure using widgets and built-in templates.
WordPress.com vs WordPress.org
The results of our WordPress.com vs WordPress.org guide may surprise you. The pros and cons of WordPress free and for-profit versions help new users make easy decisions.
Why is WordPress Free? What Are the Hidden Costs?
So, why is WordPress free, and what are the hidden costs of this world-renowned open source software? This article answers all, and goes head to head with WordPress.ORG and WordPress.COM.
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 Many WordPress Plugins Should You Install and How Many Is Too Many
Do you know how many WordPress plugins you should install? And how many are too many? This guide explains how website owners can use plugins to best effect.
What Is Web Hosting Bandwidth and Why You Should Care?
What is web hosting bandwidth and what’s the catch with unlimited plans? Not all web hosting providers are equal. This article explains what it all means for websites and content creators.
How to Add a Cookies Popup in WordPress
Learn how to add a cookies popup in WordPress in less than two minutes. Plus, how cookies work, what data they gather, and why all websites need a cookie consent plugin
