Hi Erika, it is recommended that we try and avoid domain names with hyphens in them, one of the main reasons is that it can cause confusion and make it harder for people to remember and type in when searching. We speak and the easier it is top say the domain the easier it is to type it in.

The other issue is that when we put in the hyphen it is to try and get as close as we can to the domain name we want, which means someone else has it, they may be squatting on it or they may have a site that is functional and an authority in that niche already.

Just for reflection one of the successful marketers here in WA has a hyphen in his domain name, it is a successful site.

https://onemorecupof-coffee.com/

At the end of the day, it is our choice, one of the things that I have just done is to add a word in front of the domain, like "the domain name" or "best domain name"

Hi, Erika, not recommended, inserting hyphens is just a way of getting around a domain name you wanted but is already taken so you can use it. If someone wants to visit your site but forgets to insert the hyphens, they will be taken to the original site who owns the domain name.

Best wishes.

yes it does kids type in an URL and it is harder to remember a dash so dont do it

Try Public Domain Files for thousands of images in different categories and guaranteed free of copyright and royalties. These include pictures, fonts, artwork, video clips, etc.

I've been using the new Canva premium photos for a couple of months now and find it worthwhile.

Here is a list of several free sources: Sites where you can get free stock photos I also use AdobeStock. It's $29.99 a month but I can use any 10 images if I want higher quality. I need higher quality as I have a magazine style blog. :) If I don't use all 10, they carryover.

Hope this helps.

Paula

Here is further information on payout (monetizing) Erika. http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/monetize-your-platform-how-to-grow-sales-with-your-online-platform/

Hi Erika, I have no direct experience of this. However, the following link may be of help. Irv. http://teachgoodstuff.com/create-a-sales-page-button/

Thanks for asking that question Erica, it is very helpful :)

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Hi Erika, try this. At the beginning of the paragraph of text you want to box put this:

This basic Word Press advice will help Erica. http://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/how-to-add-a-border-around-an-image-in-wordpress/

I will do more research on the subject.

I am not familiar with WP edit, however, all text resides in a box, however, the text box doesn't have visible borders. If WP edit allows you to add the borders and specify the 'padding' (offset of the text so that it doesn't butt up against the text box) I would check the WP Edit forums and also "Google" for your answers as well... will probably be more successful than fishing for answers here.