5 Ways Authors Can Significantly Boost Their Pinterest Traffic
A powerful strategy authors can easily apply to Pinterest to see bigger results.
How Authors Can Use Instagram Stories
A step-by-step guide to help Authors Instagram Stories and what to share.
10 Powerful Ways To Attract New Readers Using Pinterest
A step-by-step guide to help authors best use Pinterest to find new readers and grow your audience.
How Authors Can Build An Audience From Scratch
A step-by-step strategy to help authors grow an audience quickly - even if you're starting at zero!
8 New Reasons Why We Still Love Squarespace More Than WordPress
Here are eight new factors to add to the reasons why we still love using Squarespace over WordPress.
A Weekly Goodreads Checklist to Attract New Readers
Step-by-step tips to help authors easily apply Goodreads to their marketing strategy.
How To Use Goodreads To Dramatically Grow Your Audience
When I first heard about Goodreads when it launched in 2006 I thought, "This is too good to be true!" A social media network for books? Yep - that's what Goodreads is! 40 million strong with users who share a common bond - a love of books.
Whether you write fiction or non-fiction, Goodreads is a fantastic place to connect with readers and grow your audience. Here are some key steps to take to not only get the most out of your Goodreads account, but also how to make a genuine connection with readers there.
How To Best Capture Newsletter Signups
The other day I was catching up on my Twitter feed and my 5-year-old comes over and taps me on the arm and says: "Father, when you are done reading I would really enjoy some time playing with you..." Nope. That's not how it goes. "STOP JUMPING ON THE COUCH!... DON'T THROW YOUR LEGOS DOWN THE STAIRS!... STOP KICKING THE DOG!" My son is not a monster - he just wants attention and is behaving in a way that he feels is the most effective way to get it.
Sometimes I feel like my 5-year-old is in charge of some people's internet marketing! [Pop-up obscures the news article I was reading.] SIGN UP NOW TO RECEIVE TIPS ON [BLA BLA BLA]!
A newsletter list is one of the most powerful and effective marketing resources you have as an author. It's a group of people who trust you, who want to hear more from you, and value what you have to say. While social media is an important factor in your online marketing plan, it's really the first step in building your online audience in a solid and effective way.
How Authors Can Find Inspiration for Writing Irresistible Blog Posts
A strategy and outline to help authors find inspiration for blog content when your creativity runs dry.
Five Steps to a Successful Author Blog
Simple steps and ideas to put into practice that will make your author blog a success.
How Authors Can Attract New Readers Without Giving Your Book Away
15 ideas and strategies that will help authors dramatically grow your audience without giving your entire book away for free!
How to pick the best domain for your website
Picking the right domain name is an essential element to your overall branding as an author. In this article we talk you through elements you need to consider.
6 Reasons Why We Register Domains With Hover Instead of GoDaddy
We want to share with you the best resources out there to make your website efficient, informative, and make it as stress free as possible. Where you register your domain has a lot to do with that. To save yourself many headaches, check this article.
Take Control Of Your Name And Information Online
In last week's blog post we covered what you’d need to set up a new website, which is the center of your online presence “hub”. In this post we’ll give you a list of other places to get set up in order to maximize your online presence as an author, making sure your information is everywhere it should be for your audience to find you. This applies to both self-published and signed authors. Just because you may have handed off your content for someone else to distribute doesn’t mean you can’t verify that you’re showing up with the proper information everywhere you should be online.
Your Checklist For Creating A New Website
We have created a check list to help you gather the content you need to make things go smoothly - whether you plan on doing it yourself or hiring someone like Mixtus Media to do it for you.
10 Prescribed Features for Exceptional Websites
If you are unsure what you need to include on your website or what it needs to make sure it is the best representation of you and your career, here are 10 features you need to be aware of.
8 Reasons Why We Switched From WordPress to Squarespace
If you are considering a WordPress website, take a look at this article to see why we switched the Mixtus Media website from WordPress to SquareSpace. We have been thrilled with the results and it is a resource we highly recommend. Here we share 8 reasons why we switched.
How To Create Newsletter Content With Ease
Some of you might be thinking, "I already have a blog and social media outlets. Why do I need a newsletter?" I'm glad you asked! Here's a breakdown for you: