Quick fix for WordPress 3.3 Visual Editor problem

Over the last few weeks I’ve been installing the latest version of WordPress on clients’ websites and on a couple of them it has caused a problem. On the page/post editing box the icons for text options disappeared and the text box appeared to be empty – though when I highlighted it, all the . . . → Read More: Quick fix for WordPress 3.3 Visual Editor problem

My first video blog: an introduction to The Proof Fairy

I’ve been thinking about doing a video blog for a long time – but have been a bit scared. After all, I don’t want to put people off by seeing my ugly mug on their screen, do I?! However, I’ve been inspired by Lisa Cherry and her vlogs, which have made me laugh, think . . . → Read More: My first video blog: an introduction to The Proof Fairy

Proofreading in the news

It’s not often that proofreading – or lack of – becomes a front page news story, but that’s exactly what happened last week, thanks to a slip of the keyboard by Labour leader Ed Miliband. It seems everyone is on Twitter these days, even shadow PMs, and in a tweet about the death of . . . → Read More: Proofreading in the news

Google+ Hangouts

I took part in my first ever Google+ Hangout today and it was a really interesting experience. I have to admit I haven’t entirely got my head round Google+ yet – I use Facebook and Twitter a lot but just haven’t had the time to explore  Google+ properly. However, the Hangout is a feature that neither . . . → Read More: Google+ Hangouts

Internet marketing predictions for 2012

I’ve recently discovered SlideShare, which is a site where people can share PowerPoint presentations and business videos. There is some really interesting material on there, and I’ve even uploaded my own contribution, the presentation I used for my recent blogging webinar.

One of the most fascinating presentations I’ve found is on Social Media and . . . → Read More: Internet marketing predictions for 2012

Happy New Year!

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and that 2012 finds you happy, healthy and raring to go! I am really looking forward to this year as there are going to be some exciting changes to both personal and business life for me. My partner and I have decided to get a place together, . . . → Read More: Happy New Year!

Hosting my first ever webinar – on blogging!

I’m hosting my first ever webinar next Monday (21st November).  Titled 7 Steps to Blogging Success, the webinar will help blogging beginners work out what they want their blog to achieve and how to do it.

Blogging is a really effective way for small businesses to win sales and I think I’ve become a . . . → Read More: Hosting my first ever webinar – on blogging!

Exciting developments at Proof Fairy HQ

Over the last twelve months my services have diversified from basic proofreading and editing to web design, blogging and social media. Basically, I gave myself a mission – to help every small business tap into the power of the internet to market themselves – and I’ve been developing the products and service with that . . . → Read More: Exciting developments at Proof Fairy HQ

Is Social Media Management Your Cup of Tea?

Sometimes a business idea comes along that you’ve not thought of offering before, but it just feels right. One of my clients is an author and journalist and I built a website for her earlier in the year. I also explained how effective blogging and linking with Twitter and Facebook would be to help . . . → Read More: Is Social Media Management Your Cup of Tea?

3 Great WordPress Plugins for Social Media

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One of the best ways to get traffic to your website is to make sure you link it up with social media, so people can both follow you and share your content with their followers. I’ve tried out lots of different plugins over the years but am really pleased . . . → Read More: 3 Great WordPress Plugins for Social Media