How to use the new WordPress block editor
Should you switch to the new editor? Isn’t it hard? Isn’t it limited compared to the Classic Editor? Read the post to find out!
How to change your DNS information
Before I tell you how to change your domain name’s DNS info, I want to give you a quick explanation of what it all means. That way what you’re doing will make sense and if the particular company you’re using does things a little different than my instructions, you’ll be able to figure it out…
How to install a WordPress child theme
Puppy shenanigans included, a WordPress theme and child theme can be installed in less than 5 minutes. Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions. Or if you’d prefer to read, scroll below the video.
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How to Install WordPress
Once you have purchased your domain and hosting, the next step is setting up WordPress. In the video below, I’ll show you how to install WordPress on your website. As you can see, the video is under 4 minutes, so the setup will be quick and painless!
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How to optimize images for your blog
If we’ve worked together, you know I’ve probably mentioned optimizing your images at least a half dozen times. Why is it so important? The biggest reason is your page speed, which can have a big impact on your SEO rankings. We don’t want all your hard work to be dragged down just because your images…
Website terms made easy
So many terms! If you’re confused and overwhelmed by all the new words you keep regarding setting up a blog or website, this is the post for you. It seems like a whole new language and can practically (or actually) make you cry. Here are the words you’ll see most often that you might be…
What’s required to start a WordPress site?
There are only two things you need before you can set up a WordPress blog: a domain and hosting. Essentially, if your website was a house, the hosting is the piece of land you need to purchase to build your house on. The domain (eg. www.meynewebsites.com), then is the address people need to find your…
Blogging Platform Comparisons
If you want to start a blog, you’ll need to start by choosing your blogging software (known as platforms). There are many to choose from, and many opinions on which ones are the best. I’ll try to break it down objectively for you, but I will be giving you my opinion here. If you’re new…
What to do BEFORE you start a blog
So you have awesome things to share with the world and you want to start a blog? It’s easy to jump in unprepared because we’re excited to just start. But really, unless you tons of time you don’t mind wasting, that’s not the best way to start your blog. [toc content=”.entry-content” headers=”h2,h3″] First, decide what you want…
What is a blog?
This post might be a little basic, but it’s still a question I’m frequently asked. And it’s also a subject that is often misunderstood. So, really, what is a blog? A blog is a section of a website where content is updated regularly. Each time a new article–or blog post–is written, it is displayed as the…