How to Upload a File to Your WordPress Site

Posted by on Feb 23, 2011 in Blog, Wordpress Guides | 1 comment

In our last post we talked about creating a pdf. Now, it’s time to insert the file into your WordPress site. Note: in your website, this is going to look like a hyperlink. Instead of opening a new page when your readers click it, it will start the download process. If you get stuck, feel free to leave us a comment. 1. Open the page/post you want to edit. Or, create a new post/page. 2....

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How to Create a PDF

Posted by on Feb 22, 2011 in Blog, Wordpress Guides | 37 comments

Let’s say you want to add an article to your WordPress site. You want it to print “just right”, so simply pasting the content into a new page or post won’t work. What’s the best solution? Create a PDF file and upload it to your site. Don’t know how to do that? Here is a simple guide. There are two stages to add PDF files to your pages. Make the PDF (if your...

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How to Update an Amazon Widget

Posted by on Jan 24, 2011 in Amazon Affiliates, Wordpress Guides | 0 comments

Amazon widgets are a lot of fun to create and utilize on your blog. The downside is that they tend to slow the site down, but for some bloggers that isn't a major concern. Here are step-by-step instructions for adding resources to an existing Amazon widget.

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How to use Amazon Affiliates

Posted by on Jan 22, 2011 in Amazon Affiliates, Wordpress Guides | 0 comments

Now that you've linked your Amazon.com account to your Amazon Affiliates account, you are ready to start recommending resources to your blog readers. Here's a step-by-step guide to using Affiliate links without pulling-your-hair-out frustration. Need further clarification on something? Leave me a comment.

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How to Get Started with Amazon Affiliates

Posted by on Jan 21, 2011 in Amazon Affiliates, Wordpress Guides | 0 comments

So you're ready to start using one of the coolest programs out there: Amazon Affiliates. With Amazon Affiliates you receive a commission from any sales your recommendations generate. There are numerous ways to recommend resources: simple Affiliate links, widgets, etc., but first, you have to link your customer account with your Affiliate account. Here's how.

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New Author Technology Help Site

Posted by on Jun 5, 2009 in New Media Monday, Wordpress Guides | 0 comments

Umstattd Media is pleased to announce the launch of our new website intended to help authors with technology related issues. Feel to check it out and subscribe to get free tips as they come out. Recent Tips for Authors: 5 Things Visitors Don’t Wan’t From Your Author Blog How to Get Your Book on Virtual Shelves Authors: Piracy is Not Your Enemy 5 Tips for Getting The Most Out of Twitter What...

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