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Does Your Website Load Slowly? Here’s How to Speed Up Your WordPress.

(See bottom of article for complete list of my recommended page load tools)


Let’s face it. Terms like site speed, page load, optimization, website performance… these all lean dangerously toward technical subjects. That tends to make most folks want to avoid them. And yet, we know that we, ourselves, get antsy if a web page we land on doesn’t pop up reasonably quickly (3-6 seconds) with the information we are expecting.

Yep, you just can’t avoid learning a few key pointers on how to keep your website fast. Hopefully, my research can give you a significant advantage so you can follow these simple steps and confidently check this off your To Do list. Continue Reading…

How to Manage Your Own Website

When Your Website Breaks: Do This

The following is Chapter 7, from my book “How to Manage Your Own Website“… With all of the crazy updates lately, and judging by the number of panicked phone calls I’ve been receiving, I thought you’d find this extraordinarily helpful! And, don’t forget to download the Chapter PDF at the bottom. My gift to you…


Here’s what you need to know about your website: There is always always a solution to every single problem. Continue Reading…

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Columbia University: How to Present Your Portfolio Website

On October 27th and 28th, Greta Rose Zagarino was asked to speak to the student body of Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism on how to successfully present an online portfolio website. Continue Reading…

Live Your Freedom TV, Ep. 10 – Interview with Amber Lilyestrom (video)

My introduction to Amber Lilyestrom involved saving a lost dog and Beyonce. I had tears in my eyes within minutes.

Needless to say we dove in deep & fast and by the end of the call I had the extreme pleasure of being asked to be a guest on Amber’s online TV show, Live Your Freedom TV.

Below is the complete transcript (with links & pics for you). Enjoy! Continue Reading…

How to Manage Your Own Website

How to Manage Your Own Website

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How to Manage Your Own Website (Video)

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You’ve got a website, now what?

To create or build a website is great – congratulations – but now you need to know how to “manage website”, including your SEO, Google analytics, blog content, social media, website maintenance, and online strategy.

Whaaaa? Insert massive overwhelm here.

Here’s a quick excerpt and super helpful exercise from Chapter 1 of my book, How to Manage Your Own Website, called 5 Vital Habits to Keep Your Sanity. In my opinion, this is absolutely the best and most important first step you can take in order to manage your own website.

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The Anatomy of a Perfect Blog Post: The Data on Headlines, Length, Images and More

This incredible article is by guest blogger Kevan Lee, buffer.com


Phew! Talk about pressure. Writing a blog post about how to write a perfect blog post is the most meta of burdens. It’s a bit different than writing about perfect tweets or ideal Facebook posts. There’s nowhere to hide when you’re blogging about perfect blogging. Continue Reading…

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Manage Your Own Website: Analytics

I know the mere thought of analytics is enough to put most of us to sleep.

But, understanding analytics is like having your own crystal ball. It is the only true way of knowing if “they” like what you’re selling, my friend.

It is exciting – and scary – to be held accountable. But, I say…..

Wake up and embrace the numbers game.

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Manage Your Own Website: The Blog

I love blogs! Lots of folks do not share this sentiment, however.

What they don’t realize is that your blog is the BEST way to invite your fans to your website, and to let Google and other search engines know you exist.

Chapter 2: The Blog Chapter

This chapter of my book covers how to manage your blog, including exercises to generate a full year of blog topics, how to find great images and videos, how to format website pages for optimal readership success, and more. Continue Reading…

How to Manage Your Own Website by Greta Rose

Manage Your Own Website: Resource Guide

Chapter 8: Resource Guide
Here is a complete list of my favorite resources for everything related to managing your website. Mined and cultivated over the years, I’ve done the research so you don’t have to. Includes direct permalinks to all resources.

Find this powerful resource guide here.

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Manage Your Own Website: Share Inspired Content

Chapter 4: How to Share Inspiration

When it comes to sharing on social media, we all want to create that magical content that “goes viral”. What makes us want to share something with our friends, or not?

Inspiration. Continue Reading…

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Manage Your Own Website: When It Breaks, Do This

Ugh. Double ugh.

Probably the #1 source of frustration is when your website doesn’t do what you want it to. It can cause tremendous stress and overwhelm, making managing your website seem impossible. Sometimes you need help just knowing how to ask the right questions.
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Manage Your Own Website: The Basics

Recently I was asked to be interviewed by colleague and friend PT Karen Litzy for her online PT conference. While the audio/video quality is poor, the message is worth it!

In this interview, I start with the basics so you can understand how your website, SEO and social media fit together, I describe 5 Vital Habits to Keep Your Sanity, and why it’s so important to know why you need a website before you begin.

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Websites Need Spring Cleaning, Too (3 Tips)

I ask a lot of questions of my clients. A lot.

“What do you need help with right now?” “What are your priorities for your website this week?” “If you could ask me anything, what would you ask?”

Often times, I get a blank stare back at me. A sweet, wonderful, adorable blank stare.

This actually answers my question beautifully.

Let me know if this sounds right: You are so busy with projects and tasks and due dates (and life), so you just haven’t had the time to stop, step back and assess your year-end objectives, let alone time to determine next steps towards them. Frankly, you’re not quite sure how to formulate the answer to my question, even though you know you need help.

Am I close? Here are 3 tips that might help.

It would require committing 2 hours of your time this month. If you can give yourself that, we’ll aim for 3 things:

1. Clean up your desk: 30 mins

2. Clean up your media plan: 30 mins

3. Clean up your passwords and logins: 1 hour Continue Reading…

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What to Do When You’ve Been Hacked

Getting hacked…. SUCKS.

It’s scary, it’s violating, it’s confusing, and it never ever happens at a “convenient” time.

I’m here to tell you that I have survived being hacked, I rescued all my files, and I am now more secure than ever.

It’s not brain surgery, but it does require action and attention.

Ready? Here’s what to do…. Continue Reading…

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Why It’s Important to Update Your PassWord Security

I know, I know…. Passwords are a pain in the ass. It’s easier to use the same password for everything, and you probably use your dog’s name, and dealing with this is not something you have time for. I get it. I’m right there with you. I hate airport security as much as the next person.

Security Reality Check: Updating your passwords every 6 months will make it very hard for anyone to access your information, which would really really suck if it were to happen to you.

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