In this episode of Authors' Allies,things are a little different. I'm thrilled to be in the spotlight as I'm interviewed by my visibility mentor, Crissy Conner, also known as The Visible CEO.

Hello, fellow authors! We've been talking about the behind the scenes marketing tips and tracks but we haven’t talked about crafting...

It’s the season for new planners, new goals and maybe even some New Year’s resolutions. How do you like to plan your coming year? I have...

If you're a writer, I assume you are also a reader. Research right? One thing I've been noticing this year is that most authors aren't...

I've recently been getting a lot of questions about things that authors can do on social media to increase interest and reader engagement...

Congratulations on completing your book and/or deciding to become a speaker. That's both exciting and terrifying, right? Now that you...

You've taken the time to create some great content. Now what? Are you just going to publish the social media post or video and move on?...

Writing a great book isn’t an easy task. Selling those books is even harder. We work with authors every day and have gathered a few tips...

As an author, being a guest on a podcast can be a great marketing tool for boosting your sales.

Getting new readers is one of the main goals of authors wishing to grow their businesses. It's what we at Authors Allies by Blue Dot are...

Have you heard the saying, “You can’t be everything to everyone?” Google has been working hard over the years to change that and they are...

Thanks to the Internet, anyone in the world can publish content online. It’s getting to be a crowded space, but those who have authority...

A strong online community is not just about numbers. It's also about how people engage with your business or brand and the ways they do...

One of the most effective ways to network on LinkedIn is to join groups. However, there are best practices that you want to consider to...

Getting noticed on LinkedIn may seem intimidating. After all, there are over 500 million users, with half considered active. However,...

LinkedIn is an excellent location to use for content marketing. Content marketing is an essential part of doing business today, whether...

LinkedIn is a global network made for business professionals and recruiters. Its mission is to connect business professionals so that...

LinkedIn is a social platform designed for business professionals to build their social network. With this idea in mind, LinkedIn...

One of the most critical aspects of using LinkedIn as a networking tool is your profile. You don’t want to make a generic profile....

Growing your reach on LinkedIn may take a little time and effort, but it’s not hard. With over 500 million users and half being active,...