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Makeover and maintenance: The Car Talk for book sites
by, Jill Swenson
March 16, 2013

You’ve heard about the mechanic who never has time to change the oil, bang out the dings, clean out the pop cans or repair the ripped upholstery in her own car? I’m behind the dashboard seven days a week. I drive at high speeds and over rough terrain on the electronic byways of the internet. I keep clients’ motors running smooth and fix them when… [Read More]

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Time to update your bio. It’s January, Authors.
by, Jill Swenson
January 8, 2013

Now is a good time to update your biographical profile. January starts a new year and every author needs a short (i.e., 250-500 words) description of themselves in addition to a good head shot. The Bio is a big part of an author’s brand. Your book is the product, but you are the brand. And to keep your brand fresh and current, it’s time to… [Read More]

Filed Under: About the Author, Amazon Author Page, avatar, Biographical profile, Facebook, headshot, LinkedIn, personal profiles, Tumblr, Twitter, updates
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Updating Your Browser – Security and Style with a Single Click
by, Claire Webber
November 13, 2012

It’s easy to ignore those update pop-up windows on your computer, especially for web browser updates – after all, you can still get online. Why fix what ain’t broke?

Filed Under: browser, Facebook, internet, security, technology, updates
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