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Web Design or Web Development?

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Jan McClintock

Why do some web site people call themselves designers and others developers? Here’s a look at the differences. Web design is a lot like building a house. It starts with the overall way the site works (the blueprint), goes on to the user interface (the framing), and finally encompasses the look and feel (the carpet, the wall color, and the…

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Cover Designs that Sell More Books

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Jan McClintock

Since the cover is the first impression most people have of your book, it’s also the most important one. When browsing hundreds of books online or in person, potential buyers glance at each cover (or even just spines) for only a fraction of a second. You want YOUR cover to jump out and scream “BUY ME!” Self-published authors should spend…

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How to Choose a New Web Hosting Company

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Jan McClintock

If you’re ready to choose a hosting company, use this list to help you decide which is best. Finding a good hosting match is a lot like finding a new house; it all depends on what you need and where you’re comfortable. The search is not easy and it’s hard to get good advice. Ask several experts for their favorite and…

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Twitter

What is Twitter and Why Should You Care?

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Jan McClintock

Should you use the social network Twitter? Find out if it’s right for you with these explanations and examples. What is it? It’s a social network used to send and read short messages, called tweets, to and from anyone else on Twitter. It’s micro-blogging that anyone can do. Why should I use it? The quick and dirty answer: to keep…

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Tools

Tools I Use: Business

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Jan McClintock

This post describes the tools I use in my home-based, freelance business. I’m focusing on business software that most solopreneurs or online small business owners will appreciate. As with any tool, proper care and education is vital. These are software applications and SaaS (software as a service) products. Some require a paid license, but many are absolutely free. Business Accounting SEE…

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Google

Great Google Fonts for Headings and Titles

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Jan McClintock

Google offers a great variety of excellent typefaces free for web use (and print work). There are several ways to make the fonts available to your site simply by copying and pasting code. Start here. The following fonts are particularly well-suited for web headings and titles. Acme by Huerta Tipogråfica – high contrast sans; fun and informal *Also see Lemon by Eduardo…

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