Author: Angela Haarmann

Think you need to start your writing at a “blank space?” Think again.

Think you need to start your writing at a “blank space?” Think again. I’ve got a blank space, baby. And I’ll write …. Admit it, you’re singing the song in your head. Or maybe out loud. Has your 12-year old joined you in belting out the tune? We know that in Taylor’s case, she’s going…
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One Size Fits All SEO Package, or Scam?

If you’re a website administrator, chances are you’ve gotten one of those generic sales pitch emails that try to sell you a one-size-fits-all SEO package.   We recently received one for our site www.streetpartyrun.com. Alisha was kind enough to analyze our site, or so she says. Let’s turn the tables a little bit and address some…
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Embracing My Explorer and Switching Careers

Switching careers is a scary thing. To admit (out loud) “I don’t know the answer” or “I don’t know how to do that.” To look sub-par or try something new. To question the four walls around us that keep us comfortable and safe and protect us from the unknown. Yeah, it’s all scary. But if you accept that…
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Angie Hacks: WordPress Security 101

For many brands, your website is one of your biggest assets. It shows personality, authority and dependability. In many cases, it may even be your first impression for a new customer. So what happens when your site gets hacked and used against you? All of a sudden, that once stable asset is a liability, and a nightmare.…
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Error 404: Sorry You Can’t Find What You’re Looking For

We have all relied on that familiar GPS voice to guide us, turn by turn to our destination. But what happens when that same anonymous voice deceives you? In my car, it usually goes something like this: Turn right. –Where? Turn right. –There’s no road. Recalculating… –There’s still no road. Recalculating… Make a u-turn. –Where…
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Email marketing: How to get your needle found in a haystack

Currently, I have 4,737 unread emails in my personal inbox. I wish I could say I was lying, but what good would that do? Obviously, I am a junk collector and I suspect I am not completely alone in this…. or maybe I am, but I think we can all relate. We get bombarded with…
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3 Ways to Control Your Email Marketing Destiny

So many factors contribute to the success of email marketing campaigns. Some are not in your control, but here are some secrets to help you maximize the effectiveness of the things you can control.