http://www.laurasolop.com Web Savvy Publicity and Marketing for Authors and Experts Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:01:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you've stopped by and think you might be in the wrong place...this is still the Laura Solop primary website. We are playing with a new look and feel while redoing some of my very old and online real estate so don't be surprised if you stop by and it's ... http://www.laurasolop.com/744/ If you are interested in joining the new Google+ and haven’t yet been sent an invitation, I'll send you one. I haven’t personally invested any time working with the new tool but if you know me, you know I’m a BIG Google tool fan and I’m sure this will enhance your ... http://www.laurasolop.com/interested-in-a-google-invite/ Steven Lewis has four books on the Kindle and, through his website and blog, Taleist , he helps other writers become published authors. I talked to Steven about some of his top advice for authors. What do you think is the most important thing an ebook author can do ... http://www.laurasolop.com/kindle-self-publishing-and-marketing-rocket-fuel/ The Social media website LinkedIn is asking “Are You Published”.  This is a fantastic opportunity to let your LinkedIn network know about your published titles.  How to add your books: 1. Log into your LinkedIn account (you do have one, right?) 2. Choose Profile then choose Edit Profile tab. 3. You should see Add Sections indicated ... http://www.laurasolop.com/promote-book-linkedin/ One of the top 5 e-mail questions I receive about pitching media is "HOW and WHERE can I easily find media to contact on my topic across the web?" Here is a free  tool from mBlast that will show you who is talking about your topic across the internets. http://www2.mblast.com/   Be sure to try several of  your keywords ... http://www.laurasolop.com/find-relevant-media-on-any-topic/ When you receive comments on your blog, forums or social media venues do you respond promptly online and then drop the writer a personal note via e-mail to let them know you have publically responded? This really opens the 2-way conversation which is what social media is all about.  It takes ... http://www.laurasolop.com/hyper-social-world-socially-generous-share/ As I was writing a Facebook Custom Page Tutorial, I stumbled across an excellent blog that covers the process. Step-by-step. No need for me to re-invent the wheel. Enjoy! And if you need help, drop me a line. http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/how-to-customize-your-facebook-page-using-static-fbml/ Once you walk through the process, send me a link to your page, I'd ... http://www.laurasolop.com/how-to-create-a-custom-facebook-page-static-fbml/ Here are 3 simplified steps for securing your domain (URL) and web hosting (website storage) accounts. 1. Free online tool to research available domain names and spin ideas: http://www.domainsbot.com/  2. Purchase domain (URL) at GoDaddy.com Godaddy is an inexpensive and reputable business for your domain purchases. Perfect in fact. Domain registrars are not the place to host ... http://www.laurasolop.com/researching-registering-domain-web-hosting/ Simple, reliable, inexpensive and my recommended web hosting provider for any website is BlueHost.     BlueHost has all of the powerful tools that allow easy implementation of a WordPress content management system plus everything you'll need to establish a strong online presence or quickly move established website(s). The most reputable and affordable web hosting solution ... http://www.laurasolop.com/web-hosting/  A not so pretty peek inside the obsession of every author...  http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32336521/ns/business-us_business/ http://www.laurasolop.com/msnbc-uncovers-secrets-of-the-amazon-best-seller-list/