Frank Deardurff's Blog
Here are my thoughts, tips and general comments
50 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...
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It’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...
read moreStriving For Success
Striving for Success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you haven't planted. - David...
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Does 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...
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Is 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...
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Does 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...
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New Year’s Computer Tips for Starting the year Healthier
We all know that one of the biggest New Years Resolutions is 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. Think about it we spend...
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Hard 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...
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Study 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...
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Recharging Your Batteries
In this fast pace lifestyle that most of us live these days, its always go, go, go. Eating on the run, talking on the cell phone while doing three other things, and hardly taking any time to sit down and enjoy. We do this in our personal lives as well as our business...
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Stock Image Resource
As you may have seen at the beginning of my blog posts I pretty much always add an image to the post. This image relates to the story and helps convey the message I'm writing about. Over the past several months I've been getting my images from the same place, mainly...
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August is for Great Triumphs – Part Two
In my last post I explained how August was named in honor of the first Roman Emperor because it was a month of great triumphs. This post is in honor of my Mother and how I've learned first hand to never just except what life gives you and to never give up! It's also...
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The Month of August is for Great Triumphs
August was named in honor of the first Roman Emperor because it was a month of great triumphs. Make the month of August the month you conquer your challenges. Going along with that frame of mind, Rome wasn't built in a day and neither is our online empire. We do need...
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Mid Year Goals
July 1st will mark the mid-point of the year which has me thinking, what goals do I want to reach before the year expires? Are the goals I set on the first of the year still goals I truly want to achieve still? Also are their goals on that list that are no longer...
read moreWordPress Performance Tip
With so many sites these days utilizing WordPress software it is a good idea to keep up with maintenance and performance testing. In this short video I review a plugin that will help determine which plugins are effecting site performance. [video...
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The Way You Start Matters
As I approach the next milestone in my life, (The Big 50) I started thinking what would I have done different to get where I am today. Then it dawned on me, what difference would it make now? I’m already to this point and honestly I have to say, I don’t think I would...
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Are You Using Your Tools Effectively?
I was recently working on a woodworking project that I like to do for fun in my spare time. (Yes shocking, as it may seem, I do find that from time to time.) I realized that I needed some replacement blades and staples to complete this project. I headed off to our...
read moreDivi WordPress Theme Review
This is a theme I've recently located and really like the functionality of it. You can check this WordPress Theme review in the video and see what you think for yourself. They offer a really great deal on it which you can see by clicking here. [video...
read moreAbout Frank Deardurff
An early love for graphics brought me online over 15 years ago which lead me to consume a vast knowledge in 
marketing, conversion, design and various types of web technologies. That information led to becoming a serial entrepreneur, author, coach, trainer and That One Web Guy! Discover More »
