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WordPress and your Micro Continuity Membership Site

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 cathy 7 Comments »
 What IS a micro-continuity membership site?  I've heard others call it a Fixed Term Membership Site but no matter what you call it, here's what it is.  The first thing is - it IS a membership site but the great difference between a micro continuity site and other membership sites is  there is a light [...]

Writing Great and Ethical Blog Posts

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 cathy 4 Comments »
Michel Fortin has a great post on his blog at MichelFortin.com.  It is called On Not Playing The Blame Game.  I've admired Michel for many years, I've met him in person, I read his blog religiously and this post is really worth mentioning and reading.  What does this have to do with YOU writing great AND ethical [...]

Web 2.0? How about WordPress Themes 2.0?

Monday, December 28th, 2009 cathy 5 Comments »
We've all heard about Web 2.0 - it's all about community.  Now IThemes has taken WordPress themes to a whole new level with their Builder theme.  It's all about flexibility. Here's what IThemes has to say about their new Builder theme: Here are some of the awesome benefits of using Builder Theme: [...]

WordPress 2.9 - Should I or Shouldn't I

Monday, December 21st, 2009 cathy 9 Comments »
WordPress 2.9 is out.  Should you upgrade now?  NO!  Don't be a beta-tester on your live site.  Wait for some reviews to be written.  Wait for people to test it with plugins and themes to see what, if anything breaks. WishList products has already advised people using the wonderful WishList member to wait until they test the [...]

WordPress Plugins - A List of 5 Recommended Plugins

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 cathy 2 Comments »
While not an exhaustive list, here are 5 plugins I wouldn't be without. 1.   Akismet Akismet comes with every WordPress install and should be one of the first plugins you activate.  It protects you from spam comments.  Here is what Matt Mullenweg says about it: Akismet checks your comments against the Akismet web service to see if they [...]

The WordPress Wizard Knows - Do You?

Monday, December 7th, 2009 cathy No Comments »
What I know is Love Heals.  Many of you heard part of my story on The Wizard Weekly some time back.  Many of you have urged me to tell my story to the world and I plan to do just that but here's part of it.  I have Multiple Sclerosis and I do know that [...]

Bloggers (and others on the internet) Beware!

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 cathy 3 Comments »
A person I admire a lot just wrote a blog post that everyone should read. Frank Kern - who has had some personal experience with the subject he is writing about - wrote a great post about a new FTC ruling that can affect everyone who uses testimonials in their business. For a great read and some [...]

Don't Miss Boost Camp - 7 Days and Counting

Thursday, August 13th, 2009 cathy 1 Comment »
Just got off another wonderful personal coaching call with my business coach, Professor LInda Lopeke.  Her advice is priceless and I want you to have it too. Watch this short video and then click the link below to get in on Boost Camp at at unbelievable low price.   Register for Boost Camp now!  I'll be [...]

Boost Camp Is Here Again!

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 cathy No Comments »
The BOOST Camp® FALL TRAINING SEASON OPENS AUGUST 20, 2009 Join us for 60 days to work with The SMARTSTART Coach Boost your business, spirits, confidence, and income! Get the details here SMARTSTART: Everything you need to succeed in business.

TheWordPress Wizard and WishList Member

Saturday, July 11th, 2009 cathy 2 Comments »
Buffalo, New York Just spent 3 days with Stu McLaren and Tracy Childers learning the inner workings of the great WordPress Membership plugin, WishList Member.  And what a membership site it creates! My contest is still running - until the end of July.  Purchase WishList Member any time before July 31 and you will be eligible to [...]

The WordPress Wizard Announces a Contest

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 cathy 4 Comments »
It's a first - a contest for The WordPress Wizard. You know how much I love WishList Member - the ONLY membership plugin I recommend for WordPress. One reason it's so good is its versatility.  There are at least 5 models that can be accomplished with this plugin.  AND - your membership site doesn't need to be paid - that [...]

Mike Stewart, The Internet Video Guy, converted the WordPress Wizard!

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 cathy 3 Comments »
When you hear that Mike Stewart is the Internet Video Guy, you can take that to the bank!  I just finished his most excellent S3 Media Player tutorials and I think I'M an S3 expert! If you haven't already,check his video.  HIs tutuorials that come with S3 Media Player are so packed with information about videos - [...]

The WordPress Wizard's New Theme Gallery

Monday, May 18th, 2009 cathy No Comments »
  The WordPress Wizard has a brief but important announcement.  Last Wednesday I announced the new contracting arm of my business.  I had LOTS of e-mail about how difficult it was to remember the domain names so I've made it easier for you. Everything is now housed at http://TheWordPressWizard.com.  You can find the Theme Gallery with Design [...]

The Wizard Presents (Free) The Internet Video Guy!

Sunday, April 26th, 2009 cathy 6 Comments »
  The WordPress Wizard is so excited to present Mike Stewart, The Internet Video Guy this evening, Sunday April 26 at 9PM Eastern! I can't wait for this!  Mike is going to teach us how to put audio and video on our blogs faster, better, and with less effort than we ever thought possible.  I know I'm [...]

The The WordPress Wizard at Spread The Word 2009

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 cathy No Comments »
  Last weekend was GREAT!  Spread the Word 2009 in Baltimore, MD was a wonderful experience. Here I am starting my presentation.   If you only do one seminar next year, watch for Spread The Word 2010.  It is well worth it.  Rosey Dow did an excellent job of planning and coordinating everything.         Cathy Perkins, The WordPress Wizard  

PodCast Secrets: Are You Ready?

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 cathy No Comments »
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Fear, Self-Esteem and WordPress

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 cathy 3 Comments »
Kelly Rudolph has a great post on her Your Personal Safety Blog about fear and self-esteem.  I know people are afraid to go into their blog files and make changes but read what Kelly had to say about that: I was just working on a new safety blog for a large client today and realized how [...]

Spring Training is Almost Here

Thursday, March 12th, 2009 cathy No Comments »
The SmartStart Coach is my business coach and I can't begin to tell you how she has helped me and my business.  She is offering this very unique BOOST Camp!  Check it out soon.  It starts on March 20 and you have the opportunity to get into this program at an amazing price!!   The BOOST Camp® SPRING [...]

Twitter - A Great Compliment to You WordPress Blog

Thursday, January 8th, 2009 cathy 10 Comments »
Are you on Twitter yet? If not, go there as soon as you finish reading this post - I'll give you the link at the end. I have met so many nice people on Twitter. I'd like to tell you about just one of them. His name is Hal Stevens and his blog [...]

Pure Profit Success Summit

Thursday, November 27th, 2008 cathy 7 Comments »
What Would You Pay To Have 10 Internet Experts Come Into Your House And Teach You What You Need To Do To Achieve Your Dreams? Wait... What if I told you it was Free? Yeah - that's right - FREE! You can get thousands of dollars worth of training for $0, just by [...]