Tutorials Archives : Market Refined Media & Publishing

3 Simple Steps for New Authors to Grow an Audience

One of the incredible gifts we experience is helping new authors share their stories for the first time. One of the more challenging steps wrapped up in that gift is also helping the new authors invite readers into their space, into their story, which is otherwise known as growing their audience.

While we firmly believe a book launch can be successful and fulfilling without a large number of followers, the truth is—if an author wants his or her book to sell, having followers or an audience is necessary.

Branding & Design | Tutorials

Understanding Branding: Beyond the Logo Design

In the design industry, a common topic of discussion is differentiating between a logo and a brand design. While both play crucial roles in shaping a business’s or ministry’s identity and perception, the process involved in creating each one is very distinct and serves different, though complementary, purposes. Branding is the process of creating a distinct identity for a business in the minds of the target audience and the general population.

Technology | Tutorials

WordPress 6.4: New Features and Updates

Last year (2023) was busy with many WordPress version updates. We saw three major version updates in the span of a year, but the latest update is certainly the most significant.

WordPress 6.4 and its subsequent security and bug fix versions come with several new features and improvements, including Block Hooks, enhanced workflow, new design tools, and performance enhancements. We’ll recap just a few of the key features and improvements in WordPress 6.4 for you here.

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Our Favorite Tips from 2023

As this year draws to a close, we thought it would be fun to look back over some of our favorite tips and trends from 2023, and share a recap of those with you here. We have pooled information from our own tips and recommendations that resonated with our followers throughout the year, along with tips or impactful knowledge some of our peers have shared with us.

Read our top ten picks here!

Technology | Tutorials

Black Friday + Cyber Week Deals 2023

Finding a good deal is on everyone’s wish list this year. There are plenty to choose from if you know where to look. But why spend time searching around when you can find everything you need right here?

Whether you are a writer, speaker, blogger, or just a tech junkie, we’ve found great deals and steals for everyone!

We’ll even note some of our favorites for you as we go! Happy Shopping!

Marketing | Tutorials

Creating Genuine Connections to Grow Your Community

Networking is a powerful tool that can greatly expand the reach of your message and your brand. It allows you to connect with like-minded individuals, share knowledge and resources, and open doors to new opportunities, but it can also be daunting task—and it’s easy to get lost in the statistics, comments, and numbers. On the other side of business or goal-driven networking though, there’s community—a real, genuine community of people who care about what you have to say, who want to support your endeavors, and who can benefit from what you have to offer.