Posts by Frank Deardurff
Discussion at MCT Day Chicago
Something I enjoy doing is helping others learn, I’ve been been involved in some form of training for over 20 years now. Recently I’ve been asked to lead a discussion in one of my favorite cities… Chicago Illinois – if you didn’t know I’m a BIG fan of Chicago sports, I follow the Bears, Cubs,…
Read MoreAre You Blogging Enough?
A question I’ve been asked a few times of late: “Do I need to blog? and if so how often should I post?” My thoughts are if you have a website it is a good idea to blog. Before I go much further I want to take a time out and explain what a “blog”…
Read MoreCategory vs Tag for improving SEO on your website
As I’m revamping my website I’m also looking at ways to increase user interaction and search engine optimization. Ideas and web strategies have come and gone and then came back again. As I move closer to my second decade online I realize that while some things stay the same other tings change and you must…
Read More50 Biggest Mistakes Authors Make
Recently I started a service call “I Make Book Covers. With that being said I wanted to share with you a cool book cover graphic I did for some friends of mine. Bret Ridgway, Bryan Hane and Rick Frishman. I’ve actually previewed this book and have to say I wish that I had this…
Read MoreIt’s Ok To Say No
I never make New Years resolutions but each year I focus on a phrase that will help me take the next step to being the person I want to be. Many times that could be a single word such as “Focus” or “Simplify” and while I still continue to work on those things each January…
Read MoreStriving For Success
Striving for Success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you haven’t planted. – David Bly
Read MoreDoes Your Book Cover Have A Reason Why For The Reader
This is final part of the 3-part series “3 Things You Should Consider When Choosing a Book Cover Design” Something that keeps a book from getting purchased is that the reader can’t tell what’s in it for them. They’re interested in the book, they have it in their hands and then put it down without…
Read MoreIs Your Book Title Intriguing Enough
This is part two in a three part series on 3 Tips for Better Book Cover Design if you missed part one click here. When the potential reader DOES look at your book cover and then reads the title, will the title intrigue them to want to read the sub title, or even flip the…
Read MoreDoes Your Book Cover Design Grab Attention
This is the first of a 3 part series which was created with the hopes of saving you a lot of time, money and headaches when planning your book cover design. It was written for those that are getting ready to publish a book (physical or digital) or maybe those that have a book already…
Read MoreNew Year’s Computer Tips for Starting the year Healthier
We all know that one of the biggest New Years Resolutions is starting the year healthier or to improve our health. Whether it is to loose weight; get more sleep; get more exercise. All of those things are good but we should also consider the same things for our computers. Here are a few computer…
Read MoreHard Drive Fiasco & Data Recovery
Being a tech geek sometimes can have some disadvantages. Just a warning this post might get a little lengthy depends on where the story takes me as I share a recent account of a partial self-induced tech nightmare. I’ve been dabbling in PC hardware, since the mid 80’s actually my first real experience with PC’s…
Read MoreStudy what went wrong in your marketing.
One of my favorite quotes is from Benjamin Franklin who said “A mistake is truly a mistake if you learn nothing from it.” And I think the same thing is true with our marketing efforts. Many times we start a project or task and it doesn’t go exactly the way we planned. That includes…
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