Some links are affiliate links; thanks for helping me help you. :)
Branding Help
https://www.katiephillipscreative.com/5-steps-to-a-tribe-building-author-brand
Domain Names & Hosting Affiliate Links w/ Deals
Namecheap Domain Names https://www.namecheap.com/promos/new-com-promo/
Namecheap Hosting https://www.namecheap.com/hosting/domain-and-hosting-bundle/
Dreamhost https://www.dreamhost.com/r.cgi?2287278/hosting/shared/
Bluehost
Siteground
others :)
Mailing List Services
Sendfox: http://appsumo.8odi.net/Xx50ab
Sendy: https://sendy.co/?ref=hrG3K
Security
Why security? https://www.wired.com/2012/08/apple-amazon-mat-honan-hacking/
LastPass https://lastpass.com/f?1247786 (free month of Premium)
Authy two factor authentication
Useful Site Plug-Ins
ShortPixel image optimizer https://shortpixel.com/free-sign-up-referrer/referrer/298337 (100 free/month)
Updraft Plus (free) for automatic backups https://updraftplus.com/
WP Super Cache https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/how-to-install-and-setup-wp-super-cache-for-beginners/
WP Optimize https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-optimize/
Yoast https://yoast.com/ or Squirrelly SEO https://www.squirrly.co/
AutoOptimize https://autoptimize.com/
The Events Calendar https://evnt.is/1x
Useful Author-Specific Plug-Ins
MyBookProgress https://www.stormhillmedia.com/all-products/mybookprogress/ (less support now, still works)
Author WIP Progress bar https://wordpress.org/plugins/author-work-in-progress-bar/
Tracking Link Shorteners
Switchy http://fbuy.me/v/laura_10643 (search “Switchy”)
LynxShort http://fbuy.me/v/laura_10643 (search “Branded Link Shortener”)
Website Designer For Hire
Lucid Fire Media (I have no personal experience with this designer, but we met at a conference and he does a lot of author websites, so ask!)
