Check out the other posts in this series about Becoming an Online Content Writer:

• So You Wanna Write for the Web
• Building Your Online Writing Portfolio
• Finding Paid Writing Gigs Online
• Making Your First Money as a Content Writer

Why?

I know you’re a writer, but have you ever thought about having your own website? What has kept your from exploring the idea? Does it seem too complicated…too expensive? Well, it’s not. I’m a huge advocate for getting people websites! I found a super cost effective way to get, develop, and maintain my own sites. I’ve been trying to share this with the world ever since. There are TONS of places to build a FREE website online. If you’ve read this blog at any length, then you know that ProWebWriter LOVES free. BUT! In this situation, my advice: Don’t go free.

So, now that free is out, let’s explore the next best thing: CHEAP! Cheap is okay here. First off, let’s not mistake cheap for poor quality or bottom of the barrel software. I’m talkin’ top of the line here. We’ll come back to this in a minute, but first, we need to cover WHY YOU NEED YOUR OWN WEBSITE:

• It’s all about you! Chances are, if you’re following this series, that you’re trying to make a buck or two with your writing. Showcase it on your OWN site.
• Monetize it. Once you have established your site and you’re seeing some traffic to your articles or other writings, you can start making a little extra cash with an ad network like Google Adsense.
• Network like a pro! Having your own real estate on the web gives you a platform to network from. You can comment on other blogs, list your site on Facebook, Tweet your articles, and a whole host of other social networking tasks.

Get to the Cheap, Cost Effective Part!

It starts with WordPress. WordPress is a FREE open source blogging platform. Don’t let the blogging part turn you off. You don’t have to be a blogger or even include a blog as a part of your site if you don’t want to. ProWebWriter has not one, but THREE packages to get you started with your own WordPress website. Why WordPress? We’ll get to that…just bear with me for a moment. For as little as a one-time payment of $20, you can have your own website. That’s cheap, my friends. We don’t offer a package that costs more than $60. Click that link above to find out what’s included.

Why WordPress?

I don’t endorse WordPress just because it’s free. I endorse it because I LOVE IT. Let’s take a look:

• Search Engines love WordPress. WordPress sites index in the search engines almost immediately. Why is this important? Well, it helps people find your website when they search for stuff at Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc.
• WordPress is incredibly easy to maintain. It has a comprehensive Dashboard where you can write, edit, and maintain ALL of your online content with a few simple clicks.
• Customize, customize, customize. WordPress can do anything! You can customize everything about your site. If WordPress out of the box won’t do it, there’s a plug in that will.

What Do You Think?

Not convinced? I’ll go a step further. I’m offering two free website set-ups…that’s a $40 value…FREE. The secret word is: CHEAPWP That’s all you need to take advantage of this offer. Grab the secret word and head over to the Contact Page. Send me a message including that code and we’re in business.  Oh, and you shouldn’t already own a website. This is for newbies only.

What You Can Expect

Two lucky people will get:

• 1 Domain name of their choice — One year paid — costs vary per year after, but as of this writing are running about $11 for dot com domains
• 1 month of free hosting — $2.95 per month after
• WordPress installed
• Free WordPress video training
• Free WordPress consulting with yours truly

*Extras available upon request for a nominal fee*

What I Need From You

Nothing. A testimonial would ROCK, but is not a requirement for this offer.

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

Next up? Monetizing your new website.

Check out the other posts in this series about Becoming an Online Content Writer:

• So You Wanna Write for the Web
• Building Your Online Writing Portfolio
• Finding Paid Writing Gigs Online

Accepting Payments

You’ve got a solid portfolio and you’ve been cruising various sites looking for your first paying gig. The first thing you need is a method to receive payments. The most popular online payment processor is PayPal by far. It’s safe, fast and secure. PayPal also gives you the ability to accept payments by credit/debit card. Setting up your PayPal account may take a few days because you do have to confirm your account using your bank account. You can still accept payments without this step, but you’ll want a way to transfer the money your make into your bank account so you can access the funds. PayPal also offers a Mastercard debit card that is free and will allow you to have instant access to your funds wherever Mastercard is accepted. You can beat it!

NOTE: There are other options besides PayPal, but I’ll leave those up to your research skills. Also, keep in mind that there are fees involved anytime you use an online payment service. PayPal takes a small percentage of your money to pay these fees.

When you make a payment or receive money with PayPal, you don’t communicate any personal banking information. You only use your email address.

How To Get Paid

We’ve discussed where to look for writing jobs. Now, you can accept payments. The only thing left to do is land that gig and get paid! Most gigs that you run into are going to pay you upon completion of the work. There’s nothing wrong with requesting up to half of the payment up front to begin the work and the other half upon completion. Becoming a content writer is about 75% writing and 25% marketing. You need to get that portfolio in front of as many potential clients as possible. It’s going to be slow at first. It really depends on YOU how quickly you advance in the business. Working smart and working hard will end in results.

Get To Work

Okay, let’s recap! So far you have:

• Made a decision to become a content writer
• Built an online portfolio of your writing
• Learned where to look for writing gigs
• Gained the ability to accept payments

Next up: I’ll tell you why you need a website and show you the cheapest way to get one! Yes, your very own corner of the web.  There’s much more to come. Subscribe so you don’t miss it!

Check out the other posts in this series about Becoming an Online Content Writer:

• So You Wanna Write for the Web
• Building Your Online Writing Portfolio

There are hundreds of thousands of places to find paid writing gigs online. Some are better than others. None of them will make you rich, but it is possible to earn a comfortable living. That being said, you will be disappointed by the going rates as a writer just starting out. Until you learn where and how to look for better-paying gigs, you’ll be writing for peanuts. Like anything else, finding good-paying clients take a bit of luck.

Where to Look

Well, who needs web content the most? You guessed it! Website developers! Your best bet at securing some decent rates is to network with web designers and developers locally. That’s right, locally. This may require that you step outside your comfort zone and do a little offline marketing. If you’re just not ready to do that right now, start with webmaster and internet marketing forums.

Forums

I started at Digital Pointin 2006. Digital Point is a HUGE webmaster forum that covers LOADS of topics. In later years, it has been dominated by diminishing quality posts, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find work there.

Digital Point Forums

This next one is HUGE! If your portfolio is good, you will garner some attention at the Warrior Forum. The Warrior Forum is a large and helpful community of website owners and internet marketers. The rules are tight and there is a private area for paid members, but it’s not a requirement to find gigs and gain a lot of insight into doing this web thing.

The Warrior Forum

Bid Sites

Bid Sites are websites where you land gigs by bidding. Usually, the lowest bid will win the gig. There is A LOT of work on sites like this, but it is often difficult to win gigs in the sea of bidders. A little bit of research can give you some tips on how to make your bid stand out.

• Guru.com
• Elance.com
• oDesk.com
• GetAFreelancer.com

Craigslist

Craigslist has had its moments of scandal and scam, but you can find legit writing gigs there. It’s a good place to start locally. Plus it’s free advertising. Check out their Fact Sheet. Here are a few highlights:

• 30 billion page views per month
• 50 million users in the US alone
• More than 1 million new job listings each month

So now you’re thinking about how much time you’re going to spend searching all those cities? There’s a solution for that as well. You can search ALL of Craigslist in one easy place: SearchTempest.com

Google

Wouldn’t that be a dream gig? Write for Google! Yes, please! But alas, I’m talking about searching Google for paid writing gigs. There are dozens of keyword searches that will bring you millions of results. As a writer, you need to know how to use search engines effectively to do your research. Start now by finding some places that will pay you to write.

BONUS

This is a giant list of sites that pay writers. Good luck!!!

Next Up…

I will discuss making your first money online. How to do it, different ways to get paid, and the basics of what you’ll need to start getting some money!

Getting Started

So you’ve decided that you want to write content for the web. The first step in this process is to well, start writing. It’s not rocket science. The only requirement is a good command of the English language. It’s a good idea to know what good web writing is. YoU CaN’T jUmP oUt ThErE AnD wRiTe LiKe ThIs and using cliches like “it’s not rocket science” isn’t great either. There’s no place in content writing for text speech either. If u wrte like this, U will jst make ppl mad. You won’t land any paid work like that either. There’s a time and place for this type of communication…and it’s not in article writing or blogging.

Think of some articles you’ve read recently online. Maybe it was a link a Facebook friend posted, maybe it was another post in this ProWebWriter series…whatever the case, a well put together article is one that uses simple language and is consistent with its focus. It’s a good idea to format your online writing in digestible chunks using bullet points and subheadings. This caters to two types of readers: the reader who reads an article start to finish, and also the reader who scans for the specific information they want to read.

Publish

At this point, you should have a topic you’d like to write about. If you’re really proactive, you might even have some content that’s ready to publish. Now the question is where? Where to publish? Here are some options:

• Content Mills — I don’t necessarily condone doing much work for content mills, but it’s a great place to start and change your status from unpublished to published. What is a content mill? A content mill is one of the many places online that hire A LOT of writers to populate a site. It might pay or it might not. Either way, don’t expect much. Very few writers have made significant money this way.
• A Free Site or Blog — There are a lot of places on the web where you can claim a free website or blog. It’s a good place to start publishing your content. You can always move your work later if you upgrade to a paid website. Some places to get a free site are Blogger.com, WordPress.com, Weebly.com and Webs.com.
• Your Website — If you have your own website, there’s no better place to publish your content. It’s a good idea to write for a couple other places as well though if you plan to procure freelance jobs in the future.
• Guest Posting –  Write a guest post on a friend’s blog or site that is already established. Don’t know anyone? You can contribute to ProWebWriter. Contact me by writing your idea or pasting your original article directly into my Contact Form. I will be in touch with you within 24 hours.

Promote

When you begin publishing your writing on the Internet, share it. Post up a link to your Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Google+ or all of the above. The more the merrier. (another cliche) Not only will you get support and feedback from your friends, but it lets them know that hey, you can write for the web. It’s basic “word of mouth”. In addition, this begins building traffic to your site or articles you’ve written on other sites so it’s easier to monetize in the future.

Then What?

Next, ProWebWriter will discuss how to find paid writing work online. Having a few pieces published on the web is essential to this step, so what are you waiting for? Get started! Subscribe or bookmark us, so you don’t miss the next step!

It seems simple enough, right? You enjoy writing. You might even have some experience writing online in the form of a blog or even a Facebook status. Hey, it counts! No one said it had to be good…YET! With the questionable economy, many have turned to the Internet to find work just to stay afloat or supplement offline work. You might be surprised to know that thousands of people make their living working online.

I had this epiphany in 2006, and I’ve pursued it in various ways in the last 6 years. You’re reading one of them. I figure if those people can do it, then so can I…and so can you! There’s a lot of things to know about getting paid to write online. I’ll be covering these right here at ProWebWriter. Now is a good time to subscribe to the feed in your favorite Reader.

Gather Your Resources

Whadya got? No, I mean on your hard drive…what kind of writing do you have saved there? Pull it out. Your best stuff that shows you have the ability to not only string 2 sentences together, but do so coherently. It can be creative or informative. It can even be a school or college paper. Get out your diary/journal. No, I don’t want to see it! Thumb through it. I’m sure there’s something there that is brilliant and worth sharing. Find it and bookmark it.

Brainstorm

I am an avid brainstormer. Sitting within arm’s reach right now, I could show you no less than 8 brainstorming lists. I’m not saying you have to write a list, but you need to think about what kinds of writing you like to do. This will help you consider what areas of online writing you should focus on. Consider the websites you like to visit and what kind of writing you read there. If you’ve ever visited a site and thought, “I could write better stuff than this”, you are probably right.

Do Your Research

If you don’t know how to use a search engine, NOW is the time to learn. I don’t mean just “Googling” things…I mean seriously know how to find answers using a search engine. Here’s your first assignment: research some sites that will help you learn what effective online writing is like. Here are a couple hints: “writing articles for the web”, “writing for the web”, “copywriting vs. article writing”

Up Next…

I’ll tell you how to get started. Yes, making money from writing…now. Don’t forget to subscribe, so you don’t miss it.

What is PLR?

PLR stands for Private Label Rights. PLR can included different types of content and media such as articles, web copy, autoresponder series, images, video, and music. These “rights” include nearly all the rights to a created work such as web copy, articles, images, video clips and music. PLR usually does not include resell rights unless otherwise specified. This post will concentrate on written content.

Why PLR?

Because it’s cheap. PLR averages about $1 per article or page. Custom ghost-written content of the same length can cost $25 and up. There is a place for both, but if you’re looking for a lot of content fast, PLR is your best bet.

The One Rule

When you use PLR content, the one rule is that you MUST rewrite it. There are exceptions to this rule. It’s not necessary to rewrite the content if you:

• Use it as an autoresponder series
• Use it in a print campaign
• Use as a mail info pack
• Use it as a newsletter

Why Do I Have to Rewrite It?

One simple reason…search engines do not like duplicate content.

If I Have to Rewrite It, I Might As Well Write My Own Stuff…

Not necessarily. There’s a number of options. First of all, you need only add in your voice and reword it to your taste. If you’re pressed for time or you’re just not a writer, here are some options:

• Use article spinning software (not recommended)
• Hire someone to rewrite the content for you

You can usually hire someone to rewrite the content for your at fairly cheap rates since the main ideas of the content are already there.

Ways To Use PLR

Well, besides the obvious like blog posts, web copy, etc. I’m going to provide you with a link. This isn’t just any link. It could be the most valuable link you’ve come across online in ages. You might already have it.

http://www.warriorforum.com/main-internet-marketing-discussion-forum/566982-unique-ways-use-private-label-rights.html

 Where to Get It

Try my new PLR site: http://prowebplr.com

Don’t see a pack you can use? Try my friend’s site: http://plrcontentmarket.com

Waughtown Roundabout Daffodils Spring 2012

Spring has sprung in ProWebWriterville. I got the cleaning out the way last month. I rolled out a new theme and gave you a sneak peak of a few exciting things coming to PWW. I didn’t anticipate the evolution of events. I had originally planned a rather large relaunch of PWW that would include a store where readers could purchase content. However, in thinking the concept through a little more completely, I launched a new site instead.

It’s been a quiet launch so far as I am testing things and ironing out the kinks. This is my first e-commerce endeavor and well, I have to say so far, so good. Within the next month, I will be building up to an official launch inviting friends and contacts from various places around the web. I thought it would be nice though, to offer my readers an exclusive peak at what I’m working on.

Buy PLR?

ProWebWriter.com Homepage

If you’ve visited the homepage recently, you can’t miss the gigantic banner inviting you to “BUY PLR”. That’s right, ProWebWriter is now offering the most affordable solution to web content: Private Label Rights content. At $1 per article, you can’t beat it! Clicking that banner will take you to PWW”s new sister site: ProWebPLR.com Give it a click and check it out. Keep in mind it’s still under development.

Anything Else?

Yep. There’s another secret I’m keeping. I’m gonna share it with y’all though. If you’re following along and paying attention, you deserve the sneak previews of everything that’s going on. Last year, ProWebWriter had a couple exclusive offers. The first one was the $50 website. This offer promised you a website of your own on the same quality level with what you see here at PWW. That offer had NO takers, but it still stands. I’ll be promoting that offer more strongly as time goes on. Right now, it’s linked on the homepage and well, in this post.

The second offer I launched was an invitation to contribute to ProWebWriter. I had a couple offers and even some posters who contributed some great articles to the site. This offer also still stands and is linked above and on the homepage. ProWebWriter is for Writers and Readers. Our offerings are limited by takers at the moment, but you want to get in on the ground level of what is going on here. More on this in a moment, but let’s get that secret out of the way.

ProWebPLR.com Homepage

With the expansion into e-commerce and PLR content, ProWebWriter in association with ProWebPLR will be offering stock photos at DRASTICALLY reduced prices. Get a sneak peak of what it’s all about over at ProWebPLR.com/photos/ . This is the only live link to see what’s going on over there until the official launch next month. I’m still working on the store, but everything you can see there is live and currently up for sale. You won’t find stock images cheaper anywhere else for the largest size. Our smallest camera is 14 megapixels and all our images are the largest size available for a buck. That’s right ONE dollar.

That’s Nice, But I’m a Writer and I’m Looking For Writing Stuff

It’s coming! Now is the time to subscribe to PWW in your favorite RSS reader AND to our updates. Sign up now using the simple form to the right –>, and receive a free copy of WordPress Websites for Writers…the e-book that has sold more than 100 copies on Amazon and is currently in its Second Edition.

In the coming months, ProWebWriter will take you on a journey to developing your own content writing empire. We’ll show you how to self publish using Smashwords and give you insider tips. Big things are happening, and we are looking for takers for what we’re giving. ProWebWriter now staffs an Editor and Photographer. The next staff member could be YOU.

As Always…

Thanks for stopping by and reading. Check the links, ask questions, and join the conversation in the comments.

Let’s Face It…

It’s a feat to do this web thing on your own. It’s not impossible, but if you’re doing it right, it eventually becomes a full-time endeavor. If you look over any of my other sites, you will find they are in varying stages of production. Unless you have an endless cash flow that enables you to buy stock images and hire help as needed, then you’re about the busiest person on the planet.

Behind the Scenes

Maintaining a website or blog is a ton of daily tasks. Skipping a day could mean skipping a dollar or several dollars. Aside from the obvious like writing content, here’s a glimpse of the daily behind the scenes here at ProWebWriter:

• Check Analytics
• Check and reply to email
• Brainstorm topics
• Make lists of things to be done
• Create graphics
• Find royalty-free images
• Take pictures

That list is JUST for PWW, and doesn’t include any special things like theme and page updates or integration of services like AWeber and e-commerce.

Who Should You Hire?

There are several options. I began with family members. I’ve had my brother proofread for me, or my partner check over a graphic for an objective eye. Most recently, I’ve hired my nephew to proof for me and will be paying him. You can always outsource any aspect of your tasks as a website owner. There are tons of sites that allow you to hire freelancers who do just about anything. Elance.com and GetAFreelancer.com are a couple ones that come to mind. Even more affordable are sites like Fiverr.com that allow you to hire people to do all sorts of things for $5. It’s worth perusing that site just to get some out-of-the-box ideas. Proceed with caution. You are trusting your content into the hands of a stranger.

How Am I Supposed To Pay Them?

Well, this is where family and sites like Fiverr are helpful. If you’re not rolling in the dough, you have to pay for services as you can afford them. Like with my nephew, I’m paying him Fiverr prices for editing. He and I have agreed on a word count and dollar amount. It’s affordable to me, I can trust him totally, and he will learn some new things in the process. Heck, he’ll probably teach me a thing or two! If you’re hiring freelance, you will more than likely need a PayPal account, so you might as well get that out of the way.

It’s Not For Everyone

Maintaining a site has meant years of acquired skills for me; an evolution if you will. If you’re only running one site say to display your writing or simply a personal blog, then a staff will not be necessary. For those of you putting your blood, sweat, and tears into your little corner of the web, outsourcing a few of your tasks could be the answer.

Alright, well, what can I say? I’ve changed my mind again. Remember the other day when I mentioned that delve into web design? I scratched the idea (yes, already) due to time constraints and lack of ability. Temporarily. ProWebWriter will have a custom design, but I’m going quick and dirty on it. I think it’s pretty clean and sexy…ESPECIALLY compared to the alternative.

I’ve promised you a lot of new stuff coming, and if you clicked on the Home page the other day, you’ve seen a few non-working links to what’s in store. The Home Page is still a mess, so don’t look at it…SERIOUSLY.

Today, I’ve been running a small promotion on my Facebook Page. Ten “Likes” and I’ll post a sneak peak of the new design…WITH an added bonus. A glimpse at the train wreck of a PSD I was putting together to slice and code by hand. Feel free to post your “LOL’s” in the comments!

A Little History

This was ProWebWriter about a month after it’s launch courtesy of the WayBack Machine; dated March 26, 2010.

Click all images to view them in a larger size.

I thought this was pretty snazzy at the time, but whew, it’s got problems! Moving on.

I’m not going to run through the whole history. More recently, ProWebWriter took on the following “cleaner” look.

Well, it seemed “cleaner” compared to the previous um, look. I was pretty proud of those banners. They took a couple hours in Photoshop and some finagling to get “right”. They served their purpose. It’s time to move on. Can you believe before I put the logo as the background for these, it was giant picture of my face? Ugh. Narcissistic much? Not really a label I want to claim.

In the last couple weeks, ProWebWriter has been sporting this:

Gah! I know! It’s a WRECK. This was an experiment in headlessness…er, or headerlessness. Whatever. It’s not very modern. It *looks* quick and dirty. I hope what I’m working on right now, won’t.

Without Further Ado

So here’s the sneak peak you’ve been waiting for and that I have promised my amazing Facebook friends. This is what 10 “Likes” will get you. Murder my darling honestly in the comments if you wish. Please keep in mind that this is DRAFT ONE of the design and I’m presenting it to you in its rawest form…freshly squeezed. I will be visiting this multiple times over the next few days. You know how it is when you sleep on things. ProWebWriter WILL be sporting the finished product Monday, March 5, 2012. Bookmark me and check back!

Oh wait, I almost forgot…the BONUS…

Ugh, this is embarrassing. I guess it explains why I quit my degree in Graphic Design and settled into writing. Laugh! It’s funny.

Greetings Visitors, Readers, Writers, and YOU…

As I said in my last post, PWW is undergoing some major changes. DON’T click the Home button…no, no, don’t…awwww. You did, didn’t you? It’s a mess over there. So, for the time being, I’m going change the Home Page to the blog posts. It may stay that way, but as of right now, I like the idea of having a Home Page that will launch you to all the most popular areas of the site.

The problem is…the theme.

While PWW has always had a custom theme, it’s been one of the quick and dirty variety. So, I’m delving into theme development. SERIOUS theme development. As soon as I finish typing this post, I’m heading over to Photoshop and mocking up the layout. I’ve done this before, but never used the resulting theme because I never completed it. This is where my ADD is apparent. You’ll never meet another person as enthusiastic about starting a project. Here’s the rub…I have a follow through issue. I often run out of attention and enthusiasm between 50 and 80% completion. Can you relate?

Waaaaait for it…

I have no idea how long this will take, but I’m running out of time. I’ve already missed my relaunch deadline, but keep in mind that I am working on this while maintaining a full-time job. Please bear with me. Good things are coming! I promise! This site is for YOU…and especially for Writers. Please bookmark it and check back on the regular. I’m still available via email via the various contact forms around the site, but the Contact Page is the best place to start.

Nothing but raw honesty here…

I will keep you updated and some GREAT content backed by a shiny new layout is on the way in the very near future. Thanks for reading!

Greetings Writer and Readers,

I apologize for my post delinquency as of late. There’s a TON going on behind the scenes at PWW, and I think some of you will want to be a part of the result. I don’t want to give too much away, but I’ll give you a quick overview of some hints of what is coming. It’s all for YOU!

Now is a great time to Subscribe.

 Subscribe in a reader

I don’t push subscriptions too much around here because I know you’re busy and your reading time is limited. I’d be honored if you added PWW to your list.

What’s Coming To PWW?

Email subscriptions. You’ll not only be able to read PWW in your favorite reader, but you can also get updates directly to your email. Sound horrible? Don’t worry, I’ll be sending our useful info and you’ll be able to unsubscribe anytime.

New FREEBIES. You’ve already had access to free publications such as the class The University of Hard Knocks by Ralph Parlette and a completely FREE ebook on Basic HTML for Kindle Publishers by yours truly including sample documents for you to customize. ProWebWriter also offers a few FREE exclusive WordPress themes through our partner site DabblingArtist.com. Coming up here at PWW, a new ebook release. This book has sold more than 100 copies on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Now YOU will be able to get it HERE FREE. You’ll also be seeing some new themes.

More great content. PWW is already packed with decent content. You’ll seen an increase in frequency in 2012 and that content will be more relevant to YOU as a Writer. First up, I’ll take you on the self-publishing ride with me. This time we’re going through Smashwords in addition to Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Everything you want to know, you’ll find here at PWW.

Is That It?

There’s always more. I’ll keep this short and mysterious though. You’ll have to come back and see or SUBSCRIBE. There’s a lot of exciting things coming and I want YOU to be a part of it.

Dropout!

I dropped out of the contest (Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award). What did that last? All of two days? I decided the biggest push for a goal I’d ever endeavored was TOO BIG. Upon deeper examination of the contest, I noticed that the others who entered were talking about their polished manuscripts. Here I sat with mine only half-finished. So, after accepting the giant challenge of completing it in two weeks, I would have still been uploading half-baked content. Unacceptable.

Aside from that, my manuscript would have been tied up in the contest just for entering until June 16th. That means even if I was eliminated as a winner early on, I couldn’t self-publish or shop my book anywhere else. No thanks. Maybe next year. It’s okay. It motivated me to write nearly 5000 words on a manuscript that was just collecting dust. It’s a momentum I don’t plan to let die.

Now What!?!

I’m going to focus on completing the book while setting regular goals for ProWebWriter. I’ve let the site go back and forth between regular content and a couple months with no new content. Again, unacceptable. PWW has too much potential, and I shouldn’t let my lack of focus ruin that. I have a strong vision; I just have problems with the day to day implementation needed to work toward that vision.

Upcoming

So, what can you look forward to? That’s a loaded question. In the coming weeks and months, here’s what coming to ProWebWriter:

• Regular content updates
• A PLR store
• Site design update
• New Freebies!
• A periodic newsletter (probably quarterly, I’m not trying to invade your inbox)

It’s been nearly a year ago that I decided to write my first fiction novel. I had a robust start with 10000 words in just a few days, and then…I lost momentum. I posted a bit about it here on ProWebWriter. The file for the book has been sitting on my hard drive since June and I’ve made NO progress. My weak defense excuse is that I started a new full-time job in July. I struggled to find motivation.

I found out about the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award via the Kindle Direct Publishing Newsletter. The brief description intrigued me. Two categories, two grand prizes, a publishing contract, and a $15000 advance. It didn’t register right away that the contest required a completed manuscript. I was on board until I figured that out. My manuscript is MILES from complete. Oh well, there’s always next year, or the next contest.

I was telling my partner about it later. How I found this awesome contest and submissions were in three days. Then I realized I needed a complete manuscript to enter, so I just figured it wasn’t possible. “Why not?” she says.

“Uh, because submissions open in THREE days.”
“So.”
“So, I’m not anywhere near done.”
“Well, get it done. You can do it, I have faith in you.”

I was devoid of any excuse. Why couldn’t I do it? So, I’m writing this post in the midst of this endeavor. Submissions open tomorrow, and I have until February 5th to complete my manuscript and write a pitch. Apparently, there’s a whole horde of people who have been waiting since last year for this contest to roll around again. I took a very brief look at the discussion forums before I decided to wing it. I’m a little late to the game to be all researchy and scientific about it.

So here goes nothing. I’ve written nearly 6000 words in 2 days with a long weekend coming up to make an even larger dent. Even if I don’t make the deadline, I win because my debut novel will be complete and ready to publish. I needed that push! If you’d like to enter, check the link above. You’ll find all the info you need there. I’ll keep you posted. Either way, look for some new informative posts headed your way. Happy Writing!

How to change group settings in Facebook. Facebook has made lot of changes to its working in the recent past. Some of the major rollouts include the timeline feature to profiles. Even the fan pages are going to get a new look. One thing that is underutilized in facebook is the groups. Earlier to fanpages groups were used to connect people. After the new changes groups had some change to the way they work including introducing document sharing and emailing options.

You can share documents and email other group members and chat with them real time in Facebook. I would say this facility has been overused by network marketers and facebook is very strict in group settings and email options now. you can easily leave and report such groups to facebook.

1. How to navigate to your subscribed groups: In the right hand side of your home page you can identify your groups.

2.  To leave or report group select option on right hand side corner of each of your groups.

3. To turn ON or OFF group notifications select the notifications option.

This is an awesome tip from an awesome SEO guru and marketer. To know more about Internet marketing, SEO, social media listen to the  SEO expert.

“Known is a drop, unknown is an Ocean.” ~ Tamil proverb

How to enable Secure Browsing in Facebook:

How to enable secured browsing of Facebook or accessing Facebook securely? Go to account settings in your facebook account. In the home page there will be a dropdown in top right side next to Home button. In the settings page select security settings and then select Secure Browsing, enable and save. You are done, so from next time you see https in facebook address bar.

How to get Facebook Session Info:

Facebook session info. You can see who has logged in Facebook using your accounts (userid/password). If you feel someone might be using your Facebook account, its how you can verify. It shows the current active login detail. Go to Facebook Security settings and select Active Sessions.

This is a Guest post by Jay who blogs about free printable grocery coupons and also in free printable coupons

Check out other posts that insists on online personal security while using social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.

Youtube Search Tips

How to find and search videos uploaded by Upload date, view count, rating , HD, 3D etc?

When you search for a video in youtube.com search box, it will display the video results and then a filter button on top. Click the filer button and you will see ways to filter your video search results. You can filter videos in the search results and get the videos by date, view count, rating etc. the below screen cast explain it. Youtube has changed to a new interface now but the search feature works in the same way for the new upgraded Youtube as well.

This Tip was posted by an avid Blogger, Youtube searcher and video marketer who blogs at http://www.dealsandcoupons.org  Post your comments below the post.

Being Internet savvy is quite a blanket statement. The Internet is such a vast domain that having a broad knowledge is an ongoing process for any enthusiast. The first time I ever saw the Internet was at my brother’s house in the mid-90′s. I remember he showed me Yahoo and how you could search for people you know. It was a brief introduction, but I was completely intrigued.

A WebTV setup from RCA.

Being a teenager of limited means, I finally got online in 1997 via WebTV. WebTV became kind of a laughable phenomenon as computer ownership became more widespread. It was really an innovator and ahead of its time given all the Internet-ready TV’s and TV compatible devices available today. It was a limited experience without a computer, but my brain was a sponge. Two years later, my parents (God bless them) shelled out nearly $2500 for my first desktop and I haven’t looked back. So with nearly 13 years online under my belt, I am attempting to write a comprehensive list of criteria that makes one “Internet Savvy” since I can’t really find one online.

What Does “Internet Savvy” Mean?

Let’s break it down. If you’re reading this, you know what the Internet is, but what does savvy mean? The beauty of the Internet is that as I’m writing, I can pull up a dictionary definition of any word.

savvy [sav-ee]

verb, -vied, -vy·ing, noun, adjective, -vi·er, -vi·est. Informal .
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)

ProWebWriter hit a traffic milestone last month. We reached and exceeded 3000 visitors. Now on the level of many blogs/websites, this isn’t very impressive especially those nearing their 2-year birthday. This report is a new campaign to be transparent as a website owner for those readers who may be considering starting a blog/website.

In addition to providing informative content, ProWebWriter is the hub for a number of online endeavors. You can read more about the evolution of the site HERE. Stay tuned as well to upcoming posts as I’ve been doing A LOT of research about ways to engage readers more. ProWebWriter has a main focus on the following subjects:

• Blogging
• Content Writing
• Independent Publishing

However, as you can see in the Category list to the right, there are a number of topics that do not fit this niche. As I said, PWW is a hub that first seeks to provide informative content. While that is a broad niche, we are shaping ourselves to be a major web stop for well, information! Expect to see an expansion of topics which will include, but never be limited to, the following:

• WordPress
• Internet Marketing
• Transparent Financial and Traffic Reports
• Special Offers
• Freebies

We will eventually expand to include a store with both free and paid digital products. Our mission statement has not changed:

ProWebWriter is committed to providing a community of resources for writers interested in creating content for the Web. It is our desire to offer writers resources, opportunities, and a place to hone their skills amongst other writers. We want to see YOU succeed.

Don’t hesitate to contact us through the various avenues readily available on the Home and Contact Me pages of PWW. Thanks for reading!

1st generation Amazon Kindle

I don’t often endorse products. I am a writer of limited means and it seems that most cutting edge technology falls well outside of my price range. My regular readers will notice that ProWebWriter has a running theme of FREE. If it’s not free, it’s extremely cheap. I’m typing this entry on my three and a half year old laptop, and I’m okay with that. My phone pretty much just makes calls…that’s it. Yes, I can text and I even sprang for a model with a QWERTY keyboard, but there are no Apps…there’s no touch screen…it’s just a phone with a really crappy camera. I’m okay with that as well. My flat screen TV and Nintendo Wii were awesome deals from a secondhand store. In fact, I didn’t even buy them, my partner did.

Last Christmas, I received a piece of modern technology that I consider pretty cutting edge, and it’s about to get a whole lot better. I remember writing about this gadget when it first appeared on the scene in 2008. The first Kindle retailed for $399 I believe; nearly 400 smackers. It was certainly well out of my price range then and now. Something amazing happened though as happens with all tech eventually, the price dropped…drastically. So last Christmas, I got one as a gift. The Kindle changed what I read, how often I read it, and where I read it for the better.

3rd generation Amazon Kindle

By the time I got my hands on one, Kindle was in its 3rd generation. I’m glad I waited a while. Back in 2008, there were about 90,000 books available for Kindle. Now there are more than a million, and I’m only counting the FREE ones. In addition to ebooks of all lengths about everything you could imagine, there are also games, audio books, applications, newspapers, blogs, and magazines all available for Kindle. All of this great content is delivered to your Kindle in less than 60 seconds.

Imagine what college would have been like if all of your books were on a Kindle. Some of the lesser known features on Kindle are my favorite. For example, the My Clippings file. When you read any type of media on Kindle, you can highlight, make notes, bookmark pages, and clip entire articles. All of this content is saved in a file called My Clippings. That’s right, all of your most important content is saved for you in one place that you can access from your Kindle or your computer. Not to mention, Amazon backs it ALL up to your Amazon account. The Cloud. That’s what they’re calling it now.

I usually abhor companies who release a newer, better product every year. I guess that’s why people who go gaga for Apple baffle me. I might be gaining a new understanding though. Within the last month, Amazon has announced its new family of Kindles. I’m sold already. Amazon has answered every gripe that owners of other ebook readers could have presented: 

• It doesn’t have a light
• It doesn’t come in color
• It doesn’t have a touch screen
• It doesn’t have Apps
• The web browser is laughable
• The music player is “experimental”
• It costs too much
• It doesn’t do PDFs

Their answer? The Kindle Fire.

Just in case that wasn’t enough, Amazon decided that the latest, greatest Kindle should be your one stop for all your entertainment on the go. For the bargain price of $79 a year, you can access 10,000 movies and TV shows. Anything else? Well, it has a customized Android operating system (which means Apps!), a new revolutionary browser called Amazon Silk, FREE cloud storage for all your content, Wi-Fi, and a dual core processor. That laptop I mentioned earlier…dual core. It blows my mind.

So all of this should set you back 400 bucks at the very least, huh? Based on comparable tablets available on the market like the Samsung Galaxy or the Motorolla Xoom…this thing should be right up there. Even though I nearly drooled in my keyboard when I first heard about it, it certainly never occurred to me that it would be even remotely in my price range. I mean for $400, I could buy a much needed new laptop, right? As I read hungrily through the many features which only turned me green with envy, I finally got to the bottom. They always stick the price at the bottom of everything. I literally had to pick my jaw up off my touchpad. $199!?! Someone at Amazon needs to lay off the sauce! They’re serious! ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY NINE for this fantastic device.

My 3rd gen Kindle is a mere shadow of the Fire, but has been one of the best gifts I’ve ever received. $199 is cheaper than the most rudimentary smartphone. On top of that, you’re locked into a data plan that is inadequate or you could feed a small country with your cell phone bill every month. It seems like a no brainer to me. The Kindle Fire is set to ship of November 15th. You can even pre-order it now:

Amazon stopped with the Kindle Fire. But before they got there, they improved on their E-ink readers. Not only are they releasing the Kindle Fire, but they’re releasing an entire line of Kindles to meet the needs and means of any user. For $79, you can own a Kindle…cheaper than any other e-reader manufacturer on the market. You get all the wonderful Kindle content on a basic device that anyone could use. To make navigation a little simpler, you can invest 20 more dollars and get the Kindle Touch for $99. If you think you’ll miss your Kindle QWERTY keyboard, you can still get Kindle Keyboard for $139 including Wi-Fi and FREE 3G. So, you see, Amazon has something to offer every existing Kindle lover. If you’re new to the world of Kindle or just can’t decide which e-reader is for you, look no further than Amazon and the Kindle…proudly endorsed by ProWebWriter.com.

The new Kindle family.

I have put off getting a favicon for ProWebWriter since I launched the site. Those tiny pictures fall to the back burner rather easily, but I came across a favicon generator on StumbleUpon today and decided to throw one together real quick.

That’s Nice, But What is a Favicon?

favicon (fav-uh-con)
noun
– a 16×16-pixel icon associated with a particular website, usually displayed before the URL in a browser.

“Favicon” is a combo of the words “favorite” and “icon”. They first became popular in older browsers so that users could easily recognize their favorite bookmarks.

The red squares in this image indicate the favicons.

Why Do I Need One?

You don’t need one. Like I said, I ignored the fact that PWW didn’t have one for well over a year. The favicon is simply an attention-getter. When someone adds your site to their bookmarks, your favicon will appear in the listing with your URL. Also, since most browsers have all those convenient tabs, favicons help users identify your site quickly while they are browsing or working. Having a favicon surely won’t make you or break you, but it can’t hurt. Not to mention the implication toward your site being a place for professionals.

Tell Me How To Get One Already!

Alrighty!

You need a source image. I’m going to assume that you have some basic graphics skills and a graphics editor like Photoshop or an online one like SplashUp. If not, skip this part and Contact Me instead. I can help.

Here’s the specs I used for my source image:

• 50×50 pixels — It needs to be square
• 72 dpi — Standard web quality
• Colors directly from my color scheme

I saved the final as a JPEG and was able to use that with no problems in the next step.

Step 1. Upload your source file to Favigen.

• Navigate to your source image on your computer by clicking the Browse button.
• Select your size using the drop-down menu. Most favicons are 16×16 pixels.
• Click the Create Favicon button.

Favigen will generate your favicon file and you can download it to your computer. The file will be automatically named Favicon.ico

• Rename the file with a lower-case “f” like so: favicon.ico

The next part of this tutorial will assume you know how to upload files to the domain you have WordPress installed on using an FTP Client. Again, if you need help with this part, Contact Me.

Step 2. Remove any old favicon.ico files from the main folder of your current WordPress theme.

Step 3. Click Appearance in the left navigation of your WordPress Dashboard. A menu will drop down beneath Appearance.

Step 4. Click Editor underneath the Appearance menu. This will open the WordPress Theme Editor.

Step 5. Click Header under Templates to the right of the Editor window.

Step 6. Find the following line of code between the <head> tags and remove it:

<link rel="shortcut icon" and ends with /favicon.ico" />

This code may not exist, so don’t fret if you can’t find it. Just move on to the next step.

Step 7. Paste the following code between the <head> tags:

<link rel="shortcut icon" href="<?php bloginfo('stylesheet_directory'); ?>/favicon.ico" />

*TIP* The <head> tags probably won’t be close to each other. You really only need to find one. Make sure you’re not posting your code inside other scripts or code. Find the </head> tag and create a line above it by pressing the Enter key. Paste your code there.

Step 8. Click the Update File button under the Editor window to save your changes.

Step 9. Clear your browser’s Cache and restart it to view your new favicon.

That’s it! Now when users load your site or save it as a bookmark, your favicon will come to represent your site as a quick visual reference.

Sources:

http://codex.wordpress.org/Creating_a_Favicon
http://www.upvery.com/5103-why-is-it-important-that-your-website-have-favicon.html

Prepping For Critique

Once you’ve got a good start on your novel or you’ve completed the rough draft of your manuscript, it’s time to enter the editing phase. This is the point where you let go of your baby and see if it can stand alone. It’s not an easy step, but necessary in the publishing process. The first step is Proofreading. While it’s difficult to proofread your own work, you will catch mistakes.

If you would prefer your manuscript to be a little more polished before you let others critique it, you can always run it through editing software like Editor by Serenity Software. Editor will set you back $55 for the standard version, but it will find mistakes and inconsistencies that you will initially miss during your proofread. Personally, if I bought every 50-dollar piece of software that I could benefit from, I’d have no space on my computer AND I’d be broke.

Finding an Objective Eye

More than likely, as you seek out a beta reader or critique partner to put an objective pair of eyes on your draft, you’re going to have to count on getting lucky. There are communities online dedicated to such pairings but the caveat is it will be difficult to find a dedicated reader and you may be expected to return the favor. If you haven’t started using Twitter to meet and interact with other writers, now’s a good time to start. That’s the next post.

You can also find readers by blogging. Those who take the time to comment are already reading what you’re putting down. Most Writers’ forums have an area where you can post your work for critique. I suggest that you find a writers’ community where you feel comfortable, interact, and post some good information BEFORE you ask for critiques. You should never have to pay a beta reader, but remember, the relationship is usually a reciprocal one where you will be asked to critique your partner’s work as well. Look for someone in your genre. Writers’ communities are a dime a dozen.

What’s Next?

It’s time to hire an editor. After you’ve done everything you can to get your work to a polished state, bring in an editor. Why now? Well, because it will be a less time-consuming task at this stage in the game. It’s always a good idea to send the editor you choose a sample to edit so you will have an idea of their editing style and what you are getting for your money.

Why Are These Steps Are So Important?

As an indie publisher, the odds and resources are stacked against you. Following these steps will ensure that your work is on a level with mainstream publishing. Churning out the best product you can helps quell the stereotype that indie publishing is less professional and shows readers that you are serious about writing and providing them with the best product possible.

As with most aspects of life, if you’re serious about writing, you’re going to need a serious support system. I know ALL of your ideas are sheer brilliance, but you have to bounce them around a little before you throw them out there as gold. Trust me. I’m no different from other writers, I have several ideas in the works at all times. Of course *I* think they’re brilliant since they’ve made it past the “No, that’s stupid” phase of thought. With me so far?

I’m reluctant to share my ideas before they’re complete because I fear that they’re so brilliant someone might steal them. Please cast my confidence and narcissism aside because I assure you that is not what I’m about. More than anything, writers want to be read. However, we definitely don’t want to read our ideas coming from someone else’s pen. That being said…I’m going to jump out there and share an example.

I had this brilliant idea for a book that would delve into a genre I have yet to explore: the paranormal. I’ve been ruminating on this one for more than a year now. I had the perfect title, perfect start, and had even managed to find a couple of willing victims to contribute to the project. As the project neared the collaboration/writing stage, I unveiled my title…what I thought was an intelligent and luring one-word lull to an interesting non-fiction work.

Are you ready, here it comes: PRINCIPALITIES. Isn’t it beautiful? The first reaction I received from my comrades in arms was, “What does that mean?” So, I proceeded to explain, “It mean evil spirits.” Right? WRONG. The title is based on a verse from the Bible:

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. ~ Ephesians 6:12

The second reaction went something like, “If I were searching for a paranormal book to read, I’d never search that. Even if it came up in the results, that title wouldn’t prompt me to buy/read the book.”

Well, that’s a huge problem, so there went my gorgeous title out the window. It had to go. Not only did it not represent the project well, I found that I didn’t know the definition of “prinicipality” which is as follows:

noun, plural -ties.

1. a state ruled by a prince, usually a relatively small state or a state that falls within a larger state such as an empire.
2. the position or authority of a prince or chief ruler; sovereignty; supreme power.
3. the rule of a prince of a small or subordinate state.

Boy, was I way off. In my defense, it does have a different theological meaning:

As a writer, you have to be able to separate yourself from your work and look at it from a reader’s standpoint. My title actually fit if you use the second definition, but there’s a serious combination of thought that must take place for it to work, and that is why it doesn’t work. I’m not writing for an academic paper or journal, I’m not doing my research at the Harvard library, so it’s really ineffective to title my book like I am. Keep it simple = reach more readers.

Thank goodness I conferred with my contributors! I was set and completely prepared to proceed with an ineffective title! You can apply this idea to all areas of your writing in progress. Ask yourself a few questions:

• Is my title simple and effective?
• Who is my target audience?
• Does EVERY word in my work cater to that audience?
• Have I separated myself from my work by having it edited?

If you answered “No” or “I don’t know” to any of these questions, you need to reach out to some objective opinions, and I don’t mean your mom. Stay tuned. We will discuss where to go for constructive criticism next.

That’s right! YOU can contribute to ProWebWriter.

I’m going to set this up a couple of ways to best serve YOU. Let’s talk about what ProWebWriter has to offer first. This is simply to help YOU get more traffic to your site, have a website to list on your resume or when you apply for freelance opportunities, and help you build your writing portfolio.

The Specs

• PWW gets between 2500 and 3000 visitors per month
• PWW gets between 10000 and 15000 pageviews per month
• PWW makes on average $2.00 in ad revenue per month
• PWW articles are automatically broadcast via Facebook and Twitter using Networked Blogs
• PWW articles get about 900 impressions via Networked Blogs

While the specs aren’t jaw-dropping, they are significant enough to give your traffic a kick.

Your Options as a Contributor

You can contribute in the following ways:

• Become an Author for PWW and periodically (NO frequency requirements) post articles directly to PWW
• Post articles pertaining to PWW subjects on YOUR OWN SITE and get linked from a special page at PWW (for example, view the Rants and Raves page.

If you contribute directly to PWW as an Author, your posts will automatically be sent out to Facebook and Twitter. They will go out manually should you choose the second option above.

What’s In It For Me?

• A bump in traffic
• Numerous PR2 Backlinks
• A site to add to your writing portfolio and resume
• Becoming a member of a growing community designed for Writers
• Being listed as a Contributor

What’s In It For PWW?

• Perhaps a reciprocal bump in traffic
• Expanding the community to a wider audience
• Networking with some amazing Writers

How Do I Sign Up?

Simply fill out the form below.

You will be set up as a contributor to PWW within 24 hours.

Okay, Writers…let’s review how to get past 10,000 words. I did it! Have you? If you’re a returning reader at PWW, then you’ve seen my posts about getting stuck on my debut novel at 10,000 words. In those posts, I’ve pretty much covered how to push past Writers’ Block. However, we learn by repetition, so I’m going to pull the advice from both those posts and put them here in one place.

Push Past That Writers’ Block

The first and most important piece of advice is to KEEP WRITING. I know, I know, you don’t feel like it, you feel blank, you don’t have time, it will come out all wrong, you’ll have to trash it anyway….etc. etc. WRITE ANYWAY. Even if you just write a few sentences here and there…that’s a few sentences you didn’t have before. Oh, and while we are right here…GET RID OF ALL THOSE EXCUSES. Glad we covered that.

Now…the best case scenario is to WRITE EVERYDAY, but life happens and it is sometimes impossible. If you don’t have time to sit down and write, jot notes and ideas. You can never have too much material to draw from. I am the gold-medal procrastinator, stop that too. NO PROCRASTINATING. If you feel like procrastinating, revert to the above note-jotting and idea-storming.

If You Just Can’t…

…write a coherent sentence, work on the marketing side of things. It will be less you have to later when you really just want to get your book OUT THERE. Here’s a few ideas:

• Create a book trailer for YouTube
• Work on your profiles at: Goodreads or Shelfari
• Release a teaser on Facebook, Twitter, YOUR WEBSITE, etc.
• Get established on sites where you plan to sell your book like Amazon, Smashwords, etc.
• Network with other writers, cover artists, book reviewers, etc.

brev·i·ty/ˈbrevitē/Noun
1. Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
2. Shortness of time.

It’s a gift not many writers have. I tend to be a wordy writer whether it’s an email or Facebook status. I recognize that it is somewhat of a problem, and I often use the fact that I’m a writer as an excuse. Ironically, I’m not a fan of reading or writing LONG articles…and by LONG, I mean more than 500 words. As a freelancer, I’ve been asked to write articles that were upwards of 1000 words. As a result, I have an unwritten rule to limit myself to 500 words.

However, there are exceptions. How To pieces and tutorials need to run their course. If you try to shorten these types of articles, you end up shorting your readers on valuable information and steps. While I don’t like to write more than 500 words, it’s really about the subject matter. While writing about a specific product such as a purse, 350 words is probably plenty. If you try to make a finished article longer, you end up with useless information.

On the other hand, how many people do you know who have time to read more than 500 words? The world runs on time and the lack thereof. People today like their information short, easy to read/scan, and BRIEF. I try to write the way I like to read. I need to get to the information I’m looking for easily. I don’t want to read 3 paragraphs of filler only to find what I needed in the last paragraph of the article.

Tips

Here’s a few tips on how to keep your writing brief and easily readable:

• Proofread and EDIT. When you feel done with editing, go through it one more time. Remove words you don’t need or repetitive statements.
• Bulleted lists. Bulleted lists are easy to read and scan.
• Headings. Utilize heading to break up your articles into easy-to-read sections.
• Include images and/or video.

These few, BRIEF tips will get you started.

A Writer Gifted With Brevity

A dear friend of mine and Guest Blogger here at PWW, has the gift! Abby runs a blog called AbbyAsks.com

I strongly urge you to check out her site and give her stuff a moment of your time. I’m not just saying this because she mentions me there once in a while. She seriously has a gift. Not only are her posts funny and witty, but they’re never too long or too short. She truly has a talent for presenting and discussing a complete thought in a brief manner.

This is the second post in my new series for writers and why you should have a website. Read the last one here.