Stop and Fix Your Website!
I have found that my focus is almost entirely on writing content at the expense of my website.
Sometimes we need to take a break from writing content and add some important things to our websites.
Let me give you one example.
I have noticed that some articles have a box at the bottom under the comment section you can check that says "Notify Me When New Comments are Added."
I have wanted to add it but did not take the time to do so.
How many opportunities have I lost over the past several months to engage more with my visitors? There is no way for them to know I have replied to their message without having that box at the bottom.
I don't always like to get messages from websites but when I ask an honest question and are hoping for a reply, I want to check off that box. It's great to get an email alerting me that my comment has a reply than I can go back, learn something, and engage more.
The crazy thing is it only took me about 5 minutes to find the plugins I would need. It took me another 15 minutes to test out a few of them and find the one I liked the best......
And the rest is history.
In case you want to know, I chose the "Lightweight Subscribe to Comments." I chose this one because it was easy to get set up and the box is already checked for visitors rather than them choosing to check it themselves. Please feel free to add the Subscribe to Comments plugin you use and why.
I'm kicking myself for letting that go for so long.
So.......STOP AND FIX YOUR WEBSITE!
It's important.
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Thanks for this. It has been on my to do list for ages. I’m going to take your suggestion on the plugin. And I’m going to do it right now.
With Grace and Gratitude
Karen
That's why in my schedule I try to plan for some time for that. Does always work out. But it is scheduled.
Tried and true
Elaine
Yes, we need to make some decision as to time and function. Writing is essential but site design, maintenance, and upgrades as also important. It's a balancing act that is complicated by trying to complete the training at the same time. No right answer just some judgement calls.
That's very true Belsen. We need to pause a bit and do a good finish up. It is my weakness too. I have articles that still lack images yet am going on with new ones. Great lesson learnt from your post. Have a great Easter weekend.
The sad thing is that probably 80% or more of the posts I review and comment on do not have this box and we all need it.
Rick
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Very good advice, many thanks Rick :)