by Derick Schaefer on March 5, 2010
In this post I’m going to assume that you connect with your reader at an intellectual or emotional level through writing great content.
Still, just because a reader is aware of your blog, likes your content, or even follows you via some sort of subscription, it doesn’t mean that you are reaching your reader.
Though there is no guaranteed method for improving your reach to readers, one differentiator could be to let them “take you with them” by making your blog mobile. In this post I’m going to discuss the topic of reach and then share a huge secret on how you can create a mobile application for your blog.
And for one lucky subscriber to How-To-Blog.TV, I’m actually going to give you a credit to have your own AppMakr iPhone application built for your blog! (Have you subscribed yet? If not, subscribe to our RSS Feed as it is the only way you can win!) [click to continue…]
by Matt Lawrence on March 4, 2010
Keeping your WordPress-powered blog secure may seem like a daunting task, but there are a few simple things you can do to make sure that you are not the easiest target on the Internet.
Hackers are usually pretty smart and driven people, so if they really want to get into your website they probably will. This post continues our discussion about blog security and introduces a few WordPress-specific strategies that you can employ.
WordPress is a great blog platform and light content management system, however it does broadcast some information that can help the “people who are up to no good” find your blog. This post will help you stop WordPress from broadcasting this potentially harmful information to these people. Future posts will also recommend some WordPress security plugins that will help you keep your blog secure.
First lets take a look at some areas that your blog may be displaying unwanted information, and how to remove it. Find Out How!