2010 June

Why would you use WordPress for your website over a regular html site?

HTML site	WordPress site
Static website	Dynamic and interactive
Managed with software on your computer, then needs to be uploaded	Managed online via WordPress dashboard
Pages	Pages and posts
Adding functionality requires coding / programming	Add functionality quickly and easily with plugins
Steep learning curve	Quick and easy to learn
Requires software, eg. DreamWeaver	WordPress provided free online
SEO requires some work	Automatically SEO friendly because search engine spiders love fresh content
Website design / build process takes hours	WordPress install and apply theme takes minutes
Update requires web developer or highly skilled staff	Updates can be done by anyone with a limited amount of training

Using WordPress for you website (with or without a blog) can save you time and money; and increase your rankings and traffic.

WordPress also empowers you by enabling you to take control of your site and manage it for yourself. No more waiting on the availability of your web developer to make the changes you want – simply do it yourself, right now, from home, work or anywhere you have access to the net.

I used to, and occasionally still do, design and develop websites from the ground up, but now I encourage all my new clients to consider WordPress as the backend Content Management System (CMS) for their website. If you are considering converting your current site to WordPress please contact me to discuss how I can help you achieve that goal as quickly and easily as possible.

The Top 50 Australian Blogs for Writers

The Top 50 Australian Blogs for Writers is compiled (and updated) by Jonathon Crossfield.

Jonathan created the list because he loves blogs and writing:

“With writers sharing their advice and experiences, ideas and observations with each other, everyone can learn from the wider blogging community.”

Here’s a quick rundown of the top five (at the time of writing):

1) Top of the list is Angela Meyer’s Literary Minded. Angela is a Melbourne based writer, reviewer and editor who loves Writers’ Festivals. Angela shares quirky personal posts like her ‘To Read’ list; reviews of films, books, and theatre; interviews and much more. She encourages comments on her articles directly on the blog, and also on Facebook, Twitter and your blog. Many a great read here.

2) In second place is Justine Larbalestier. Justine is the author of the Magic or Madness trilogy and How to Ditch Your Fairy. Her category range is wide and includes gems on her writing goals and milestones and her take on Self Promotion.

3) At number three is Scott Westerfield. Scott’s post Why Pants Are Legal in Kansas provides insight into the fascinating facts to be uncovered whilst researching for historical fiction. The video page includes book trailer for Leviathon and some great examples of how you can use video to connect with your audience.

4) Number four is the Creative Penn, Joanna Penn’s blog on writing, publishing and marketing. Joanna provides a wealth of information and free ‘stuff’ to download; and she also has a blogging for authors and writers multimedia course.

5) At number five is Jonathon Crossfield’s own blog, Copywrite. Jonathon’s Weird guy talks about blogging video provides some great advice for beginner bloggers.

Check out the full list here The Top 50 Australian Blogs for Writers and explore and subscribe at your leisure.