Free course: Email Marketing for Writers: 7 Days to Launch Your List | Laura Christianson | BloggingBistro.com

Why Your Email Subscription Form Is Failing Miserably

I visited the websites of several New York Times best-selling authors and discovered something disturbing. In this post, I’ll share my unhappy discovery and show you how to avoid the same mistake.

And if you want to start an email list or skyrocket your signups, my FREE 7-day video course (delivered via email), will help you master the basics.

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Leadpages Site Builder vs Self-Hosted WordPress | BloggingBistro.com

Leadpages Site Builder vs Self-Hosted WordPress

Leadpages drag-and-drop website builder helps you create simple websites that focus on gathering leads. They’re offering a free 14-day trial. In this review, I’ll reveal the results of my test-drive of Leadpages website builder Plus, get my FREE Website Page Planner!

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4 Easy Ways to Get Extra Mileage from Old Blog Posts and Podcast Episodes

4 Easy Ways to Get Extra Mileage from Old Blog Posts and Podcast Episodes

It doesn’t make sense to spend hours creating a blog post or podcast episode, then ignoring it after it’s published. In this tutorial, I’ll show you four of my tried-and-true strategies for updating and republishing blog content. I’ll also show you how I promote a podcast series, guest episodes, and popular episodes via the socials and my email list.

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Essential Components of a Business Card | BloggingBistro.com

Essential Information to Include on Your Business Card

Whenever you attend an event, be sure to bring plenty of business cards to exchange with people you meet. In this tutorial, you’ll learn:

  • exactly what to include on your card
  • how to organize the cards you collect
  • how to take advantage of our affordable business card design, printing, and shipping service
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6 easy steps to creating the perfect hyperlink | BloggingBistro.com

How to Create a Hyperlink in a Blog Post

Master the art of creating hyperlinks inside anchor text with this easy, six-step illustrated tutorial.

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Free GDPR-Compliant Privacy Policy and Other Legal forms for your Website | BloggingBistro.com

Is Your Website Illegal? How to Fix That

Do you have a signup form for your email list or a contact form on your website or blog?

If so, you MUST have a privacy policy on your website. In fact, a privacy policy is the only policy you’re required by law to have on your site. I have a great one for you, created by an intellectual property attorney… and it’s FREE!

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6 tips for writing back cover copy that sells your book | BloggingBistro.com

6 Tips for Writing Back Cover Copy That Sells Your Book

Many editors advise authors: “Don’t write the back cover copy for your own book.” Learn why, and get six must-do tips for brainstorming back cover copy.

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Tutorial: How to delete a Facebook page | BloggingBistro.com

How to Delete a Facebook Page

Quick tutorial: How to unpublish a Facebook Page and how to delete a Facebook Page.

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The Difference Between a Domain Name and Website Hosting | BloggingBistro.com

The Difference Between a Domain Name and Website Hosting

This article will help you understand the difference between a domain name and web hosting. Plus, get my FREE cheatsheet: 11 tips to help you avoid bad domain name choices and to confidently select the best domain for your website.

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The ideal length for blog posts, podcasts, and social updates | BloggingBistro.com

The Ideal Length for Blog Posts, Podcasts and Social Updates

When I teach blogging workshops, someone always asks, “How long should my blog post be?” Find out my answer, and check out the fantastic infographic that suggests ideal word and character counts for a variety of online media.

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