Plugins are small pieces of software that allow WordPress to do new things. Since the WordPress core is by design very lean, these third-party tools are required for bloggers to accomplish a variety of popular tasks. We often see blog posts that talk about the best WordPress plugins that you need to be using, and…

Has this happened to you? You head over to your computer, sit down, and stare at a blank screen wondering what you’re going to write about today. It happens to almost everyone – except you. After reading through the five tips below, you’ll no longer battle writer’s block. Sounds awesome, right? Here’s the deal… You…

Having great content on your site is always important for search engine optimization, but quality content does not only have to be in the realm of text. Choosing to place video on your site can be just as effective, and many experts believe that sites that have a decent amount of video content can actually…

When you’re representing your brand or business on social media, making strong connections is crucial. On Twitter especially, you need to be able to monitor your list of new followers. Some like to send out a “thanks for following” welcome message (either manually or automated) to start building a relationship while others just want to…

In August 2012, Referral Candy was able to estimate that there are around 90,500 online stores across United States. Considering this number, I cannot imagine how many online entrepreneurs are present worldwide these days.  The rise in the number of online retailers indicates that there is also an incredible increase in the number of online…