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Spring Cleaning for Your Blog

April 15, 2014 by Emily Akin

Winter’s gone—I think. That means it’s time for the annual spring ritual, cleaning out the cave. But, why would a blog need a spring cleaning? After all, none of the content is in your way. It doesn’t get dirty or moldy. All true—but, there are a number of reasons you should do a thorough clean-up […]

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Gussy Up Your Photos with PicMonkey

February 11, 2014 by Emily Akin

photo art

Have you noticed that Facebook posts containing photos or graphics attract more activity? Have you wanted to use eye-catching graphics on Facebook, Pinterest, or other social media? Well, you can make your own graphics and photos with slogans, Bible verses, or quotations. Yes, you can do it yourself with an online photo editor like PicMonkey. […]

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Celebrating Blog4Writers Makeover

August 27, 2013 by Emily Akin

Celebrating

Time to do some celebrating. Last spring, I started on the Blog4Writers makeover. It took longer than I thought, but it’s done. Help me celebrate by visiting my Makeover Reveal page. Not only do you get to see the new design, but, when you arrive, I’ll also tell you how I achieved the current look. […]

Filed Under: Websites & Blogs, Wordpress

Is Your Site-Blog Google-Friendly?

August 14, 2013 by Emily Akin

Have you heard? Google wants to take over the world. At least that’s the idea I get from following technical blogs. Rumors abound about the changes Google is making and about what bloggers and website owners should do to keep up. And, the “experts” don’t seem to agree on some of it. We’re writers, not […]

Filed Under: Websites & Blogs Tagged With: Google, SEO

Writers and WordPress: Made for Each Other

May 28, 2013 by Emily Akin

Some things just naturally go together. Pork and beans. Bread and butter. Writers and WordPress. That’s right. Although some still use other platforms, more and more writers and publishing professionals are using WordPress for their Web presence. I’ve used WordPress on my self-hosted site since 2010. In April, 2013, I attended WordCamp Nashville, one of […]

Filed Under: Websites & Blogs, Wordpress Tagged With: Wordpress

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About Emily

Emily M. Akin is a freelance writer, blogger, and sometimes editor. Writing for publication since 1999, her work has appeared in Christian periodicals like The Upper Room, The Secret Place, HomeLife, Mature Living, The Lookout, and Vista. She was also a regular contributor to Hometown Magazine of the Ken-Tenn Area.

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