blueprints and plans

Web Design or Web Development?

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Jan McClintock | 0 Comments

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 | 0 Comments

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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WordPress

How Much Does a WordPress Website Cost?

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Jan McClintock | 0 Comments

Codeable recently published this great infographic to show just how much creating, publishing, and maintaining a web site using WordPress really costs. Add e-commerce to the mix and it really increases. Just because using WordPress is open source (read: free) doesn’t mean it’s a no-cost/low-cost way to publish a site. If you want it done correctly, use a professional. WordPress…

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How to Choose a New Web Hosting Company

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Jan McClintock | 0 Comments

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 | 2 Comments

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 | 0 Comments

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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