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How to Show Author Info in Search Results


The Google search engine values quality content. As such, it shows only in its top search results great content from trusted authors whether they’re sharing it on a website, blog or article directories. This is known as the author markup feature.

The good news today for authors who are passionate about sharing original and quality information is that their name can now be displayed in Google’s search results. This helps internet users easily find useful and valuable information that they need from specific writers. So for example, when a person now searches for a particular topic which you’ve written about, your name will show in the results.

The trick to doing this is to link your content with your Google+ profile. Make sure you create a profile in Google’s social media platform first and include a clear and good headshot photo.

Cool WordPress Plugin for List Building

Having a blog is a great way of sharing valuable information and gaining followers as well as potential clients. As long as you regularly update it with fresh and interesting posts, you can be sure to attract more visitors as time goes by.

WordPress is one of the most widely used today because it’s very easy to use.  If you’re one of those using this blog platform, you have the opportunity to store a database of people interested in what you do or in what you may be offering, whether it’s a product or service. This list building plugin is called PopUp Domination.

5 Unique Things You Can Do with a Blog

Think blogs are just for sharing pieces of content? Think again. There are a number of great things you can do with a blog. Whether it’s sharing photos, creating a virtual resume or just displaying videos, blogs can be a fun way to share a variety of information. Here are just five unique things you can do with a blog.

Display Images

There’s no denying the fact that blogs are the ultimate way to share bits of information with the world, but they are also a great option for sharing photos. Some blogs will even allow you to customize how the photos are laid out allowing you to create a digital scrapbook. This is a wonderful way to share memories with friends and family across the country, but you may want to require a password to keep your blog private.

5 Tips for Ensuring the Security of Your Blog

Blogging is a wonderful way for writers, and non-writers, to quickly share bits of information. Whether you want to blog about topics too short to receive payment elsewhere or about your favorite hobby, blogs offer everything you need to share your thoughts with the world. However, blogs can be a scary tool to use due to security issues. Thankfully there are ways to keep your blog safe. Here are five tips for ensuring the security of your blog.

Never Use a Password That Is Used in Your Blog

People are accustomed to using pet names and other easily guessed information for passwords. You should never use anything you mention on your blog as a password. This includes pet names, favorite actors, hobbies..anything. Your password should be extremely difficult for a hacker to decipher. Use a mixture of letters, numbers and symbols (if applicable) to create a secure password.

How to Drive Followers to Your Blog

Amassing followers and repeat visitors to your blog is the best way to build your reputation in the blogging world, and here we will look at some of the key ways you can boost your number of followers.

Create Unique Content

The simple fact of the matter is that no one will repeatedly come to your blog if it isn’t offering anything new. Maintaining fresh and interesting content is a sure way to improve the readability and interest of your blog to newcomers. Make sure you know your niche thoroughly and are in tune with subjects they want to read about, while at the same time adding your own individual angle in posts to keep them coming back for more.