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Tech Tip – How to Update WordPress

Caroline — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:52:31 +0000

WordPress recently issued some updates, here is a video showing how to go through the process on your website.

1. Make sure you’ve done a full and proper backup of your site.

2. Deactivate plugins.

3. Run the WordPress update.

4. Check to make sure your site is working properly.

5. Reactivate . . . → Read More: Tech Tip – How to Update WordPress

5 Reasons You Should Never Use a “Free” Website Service

Caroline — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:21:41 +0000

I constantly see people creating their websites with free hosting providers and I cringe every time. Now you know I love freebies – and even wrote the book on them, which you can get for free! (Sign up on the right.) However, there are some places you should not scrimp and . . . → Read More: 5 Reasons You Should Never Use a “Free” Website Service

Tech Tip – Gmail Signatures

Caroline — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:13:54 +0000

This week’s tech tip was prompted by a client who wanted to create a signature in Gmail. This is one service I can provide, watch the video to see how it is done.

Negative People and Conflict

Caroline — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:47:29 +0000

There are many reasons why a person may treat you negatively or be a bully and often your first response may be to strike back or defend yourself. During these times, think first before acting and don’t give in to your emotions — that will only inflame the situation and make it . . . → Read More: Negative People and Conflict

Tech Tip – Powerpoint and Graphics

Caroline — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:34:22 +0000

If you want to crop out part of an image, you can use Photoshop (steep learning curve and expensive,) GIMP or Sumo Paint (both free but you still need time to learn them,) or you can do it the quick and easy way with powerpoint. Watch this video to see how it is . . . → Read More: Tech Tip – Powerpoint and Graphics

5 Reasons You are Struggling in Life and Business

Caroline — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 23:26:16 +0000

You are struggling to move forward in your life and business, you see others succeeding and want what they have but keep hitting walls in every direction. Those walls contain doors and you hold the key to open them!

Last weekend I attended a two-day business development retreat hosted by my . . . → Read More: 5 Reasons You are Struggling in Life and Business

Tech Tip – Adding a Facebook Like Box to WordPress

Caroline — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 21:38:56 +0000

Installing a Facebook like box on your wordpress blog is highly recommended. You want blog visitors to know about and like your page on Facebook, this is a great way to do it. Watch the video below!

If you want this done for you, this is one of the services . . . → Read More: Tech Tip – Adding a Facebook Like Box to WordPress

How To Become A Better Friend To Yourself

Caroline — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:11:49 +0000

Many times, people are so concerned with how to make others like them. However, before that can be accomplished, you must learn to like yourself. The following are ways to improve the relationship you have with yourself.

Getting enough sleep is important if you want to feel better about yourself. Lack . . . → Read More: How To Become A Better Friend To Yourself

Tech Tip – Updating WordPress Plugins

Caroline — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:44:26 +0000

Updating your WordPress blog is a simple but extremely important thing to do. Here are the steps to update your plug-ins, watch this video.

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Just Do It? — Why You Can’t

Caroline — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:58:18 +0000

Hang around the personal development and entrepreneur world for more than five minutes and you’ll run into the famous Nike phrase, “Just do it!”

Sounds easy, right?

Sure, until you actually try. Then you run into fear, self-doubt, procrastination, opposition, distraction, limiting beliefs and more.

Just do it? How?

One way is to . . . → Read More: Just Do It? — Why You Can’t