Set up a WordPress blog
A quick rundown of steps to create a WordPress blog. Each of these steps has many substeps. See individual posts for each for more. Brainstorm and think through your …
Category: Basics
Which Content Management System to use? WordPress anyone?
Back in the ‘good old days’ of the internet (haa!), websites were all hand-coded and different. Then, along came Content Management Systems (CMS) of all variety for a while, …
Better Blogging Habits
One of the ways to become a better blogger is to write more! Establish habits along the way of doing things that help you come up with more ideas …
Don’t Freeze by Obsessing
Just a reminder, your site is about your avatar. Don’t spend time obsessing over the small things, metrics, bad comments, or unsubscribes. Don’t Watch Your Unsubscribes Some of these …
10 Ways to Research a Site
Want to do some research on a website? There are many facets and things you can look at. If, after doing thorough research, and you do decide to buy …
Tips for Finding a Good Host and Deal when Starting Out
There are many things to consider when looking for a hosting service for your website. When you’re ready to get hosting, though, do a double-check online as to the …
Simple Blogging Routine
Once you have your site worked out and set up, you can focus more on content. In order to overcome shiny object syndrome, I’ve always found it useful to …
Basic Considerations for a New Site
Following some common best practices to start your site can save you time and frustration in the long run. If you truly intend for this to be a business …