WordPress has a reputation for being difficult to maintain and keep secure. Many authors are frustrated and unsure how to protect their site and keep it updated. In this short course, you'll learn how to lock down your WordPress website with plugins and methods the pros use.
Send in Blue isn't just an email service provider, it's a full marketing automation system. Unlike other systems, you pay for emails you send and not the number of contacts on your list, making it one of the more powerful and cost-effective services. But it's not without its challenges. In this course, you'll navigate the start-up and efficient configuration of SendInBlue.
Mailpoet is a popular email service provider integrated with your WordPress website as a plugin. It's a reliable option for those authors that want to send newsletters to your readers inexpensively, and without having to rely on a third-party website to manage your lists.
Create the assets you need to "wow" your readers. In this course, you'll learn how to create your brand. You'll create a brandboard, logo, wordmark, and your social media images. Includes interactive templates for Canva & Crello!
Cohort (noun) /ˈkōˌhôrt/ - A group of people banded together as a group. Build your WordPress website with a group of other authors, led by a WordPress expert! You'll create your site from scratch using the Elementor Website Builder (license included) and learn how to create a gorgeous functional site without spending thousands on a designer.
Selling branded products from your own WordPress website isn't impossible. In fact, using WooCommerce and dropship companies like Printful, Indie Authors can create a store in a day. This course walks you through the basics of setting up WooCommerce, sourcing legal images, and choosing products your readers will want to buy. Bonus 1-hour consultation included!
