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Publishing Your First WordPress Post

While hitting the Publish button seems a simple task, there are a few options you might like to know about. In the Publish box at the top right of the page you’ll find: Status: Visibility: Publish: Each of these will show the current status of [Continue Reading]

As a web developer, I find it interesting to see where people choose to blog, and how many of them end up switching from their original blogging platform. I’m a WordPress.org (Self Hosted) girl myself, but I started out with Blogspot (Blogger.)[Continue Reading]

Pro Blog Design has a great post up right now on customizing your WordPress theme and bringing your personality into your blog, as well as connecting with your readers and making it easy for them to share your content. The thing I love about this art[Continue Reading]

Assigning Categories and Tags to Your WordPress Post

The next step to getting your post published is assigning categories and tags. These make your content easy to find and search able. First, let’s break them down and explain how they work. Imagine you’re a secretary and you’re filin[Continue Reading]

My Top 5 WordPress Plugin Recommendations

Every WordPress site needs a unique set of plugins, depending on the site’s design and purpose. But, there are a few core plugins that run in the background that I feel should be included in every site owner’s toolbox… Akismet ̵[Continue Reading]

The Very Basics of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Bloggers and site owners everywhere are asking: What’s SEO (Search Engine Optimization)? I know it’s supposed to increase my traffic, but I have no clue how, or how to use it. Many bloggers have even installed the plugin, All In One SEO P[Continue Reading]

Adding Images to a WordPress Post

There are a few different options for adding media, including photos, video, music, and embedded content to your posts. Today, we’ll cover adding and formatting photos. Uploading and Inserting an Image: While in the body of your post content, p[Continue Reading]

Writing Your First WordPress Post

In working with clients I’m finding business owners are ready to take their websites to the next level by connecting with their customers via. a blog. The problem? Most of them have never blogged before and feel a bit overwhelmed by the process[Continue Reading]

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