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TMW 2017 – Establishing an Internet Presence

Thanks for attending my session at TMW 2017! Just click on any of the following links to download or access a resource we mentioned.

Presentation materials

  • Establishing an Internet Presence:  PDF
Various websites and tools mentioned:
For a one-page or small website:
For a blog and/or website. All have free options except Squarespace; all also offer features you may want to pay for.

To implement a WordPress blog or site on your own hosting space, you’ll want to use WordPress.org.

Registering domains

The above platforms will give you options to register the domain name you want – for example johndoewriter.com instead of johndoewriter.wordpress.com. But, if you want to register your domain independently of a platform or hosting company, I like directnic.com. There are many companies that provide registration.

Other good tools

Pixabay for free high-quality images (donations accepted)

Canva to design graphics suitable for social media sharing, print flyers, and more. Much of it’s free, with small-fee options also available.

BONUS! We didn’t get to talk about most of these in the session, but here are some social media tools I like. (Please note, some of these are for organizations or folks who are managing multiple social accounts).

If you’re serious about social media, it’s a lot more manageable if you have a calendar and plan ahead. Here’s an example:

  • Sample yearly editorial calendar (Excel file) – You can also find some nice ones by Googling and downloading from some marketing sites who may ask to add you to their email list
Also, from other sessions I’ve done in the past, here are a couple more tips about blogging:
  • If you’re not ready to commit to a blog by yourself, consider blogging as part of a group. TMW member Christy French does that over at Dames of Dialogue, for example.
  • Bob Cumming of Iris Press recommends author/blogging coach Molly Greene’s site: http://molly-greene.com/
If you have other comments or questions, feel free to contact me. I’ll add to this page with any items that may interest the entire group!
All best,
Kory