How Often Should You Update Your Website Content for Maximum Impact?

How long has it been since you updated your website? Have you noticed a decline in traffic? Here is how often you should update your website content. Google Indexes New Content One of the most important things to remember about owning a website is that Google indexes new content regularly. If your website has not

The Value of Adding a Professional Blog to Your Website

You might think that your website doesn’t need a blog, but you would be wrong. Adding a blog to your website has key benefits that go far beyond SEO. Here is why you need to add a blog to your website. Why Add a Blog to Your Website? There are many reasons to add a

What is ATS Format?

I recently had a client insist that their resume be in ATS format. What is ATS format? In truth, ATS doesn’t refer to a format. It refers to automated tracking systems, which are basically AI apps that scour resumes and cover letters for keywords and phrases. The format of your resume isn’t important here. What

Tips for Using the Gourmia Air Fryer Oven

Please note that I may earn a commission from Amazon Associates if you make a purchase through this blog. Air fryer toaster ovens are all the rage, and you can’t get one much more affordable than the Gourmia Air Fryer Oven. At less than $100 on Amazon, this French door air fryer oven looks like

Making the Workplace Accessible for the Youngest Generation

Generation Z is about to take the working world by storm. Are you ready? Gen Zer’s, you need to be prepared for the traditional workforce, but is that enough? In today’s constantly changing world, you can make a difference in the workplace. The New Mavericks will walk you through how to get the job you

Now Querying – The Resume Journey to Better Paying Employment: A Job Search Guide for the Average American

The book proposal for The Resume Journey to Better Paying Employment: A Job Search Guide for the Average American is complete, and writing is underway! This book is the culmination of a lifetime of helping low-wage earners find better-paying careers based on their talents, skills, and varied experience. I am very excited to be moving

An Honest Mistplay Review (+25 Game Reviews)

I’ve been using Mistplay for one month now. Here are my thoughts, as well as details on different games and how much they earn. Note that I may receive units in Mistplay if you sign up using a referral link in this post. Is Mistplay Legit? I’ve been using Mistplay for one month, and I’ve

“I Forgot”

Flash creative nonfiction from Nicky Foster. “’I forgot’ is not an excuse!” My father said it so many times in my young childhood, that I quit using the excuse. My “I forgot” became simply, “I’m sorry.” But I did forget. My five-year-old self didn’t understand why everyone was so angry that I couldn’t remember things.

Now Partnered with Amazon Associates

This is a brief announcement to notify my readers that I have partnered with Amazon Associates. As an Amazon affiliate, I will be able to earn commissions on works linked through my site for which I do not receive payment and/or royalties. This includes my works found in Written Tales chapbooks.

“You Just Weren’t There” Published by Written Tales

I am pleased to announce that my poem “You Just Weren’t There” has been published in Nostalgia, a chapbook published by Written Tales. You can buy your digital or paperback copy here. This poem is deeply personal. It is borne from years of being ignored by family, and was written in a time of familial