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Must Have Plugins for WordPress Website
Plugins are snipets of code that you add to your WordPress website that add additional functions to your website. In the last post, I showed you how to add the social media plugin to easily place the icons on your website to allow your visitors to click and immediately be connected to your social media accounts.
There are tons of plugins that do lots of things. I will offer the caution that you do have to be a bit careful. Sometimes plugins can interfere with your website. It is possible that a plugin is not compatible with other plugins, and then your website will be messed up. If you are going to add plugins, do it slowly and test it out to make sure it wont’t negatively affect your site. I am definitely not saying not to use plugins, they are one of the great things about WordPress, just use some cautions.
I have recorded a demonstration on how to add plugins for you.
On my other website, I wrote about the most recommended plugins. I am copying that list here for you.
Akismet – that comes pre-installed on most WordPress templates. It is a spam filter, and it does a good job catching the spam comments.
Google Analytics – it will give you lots of information about traffic that comes to your website like how many people come to your website, where they came from, the pages they went to, how long they stayed and more.
All in one SEO or WordPress SEO by Yoast – I have heard great things about both of these plugins. They will make it easier to use the keywords to get the attention of the search engines. Some of the themes like Thesis have the SEO built into the theme.
Sociable or Sexy Bookmarks - Places icons for social media so people can easily share content form yourwebsite.
Contact 7 – provides an easy way to create contact forms
XML Sitemap – Creates a site map that Google uses
WP WordPress Database Backup – This makes it super easy to back up your site and even have it emailed to you.
Please ask any questions you have. I love comments and would like to see discussions about WrodPress
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How to Add Social Media Icons to WordPress Website
Social Media is almost a must for all business owners, especially online. As you build your website, you need to make it easy for your customers to connect with you. It has never been easier. All you need is the clickable icons to Facebook, Twitter and more. With the click of a mouse, your visitors can start a conversation with you.
The great news is that is really easy to add the icons. Check out my new video to show you how to do that in several easy steps.
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Changing the WordPress Background
Changing the background on your WordPress site is super easy! I made a short video for you to show you the steps. One thing you should do in preparation is download Mozilla Firefox if you are not currently using it for your Browser!
Here is the video. In a jiffy you can have your WordPress background changed!
Please feel free to leave a comment or ask your questions.
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WordPress Header can be Changed with the Click of the Mouse
The WordPress Header is the first thing your visitor will see when they come to your site. The default header is nice, but there are other easy options too.
Would you believe me if I told you that it is as easy as a click of the mouse? I know that sounds almost unbelievable, but fortunately for all of us, it is true.
The worldwide open source developers of WordPress know that there are a lot of us who are flunkie techies. If that wasn’t true, “WordPress for Dummies” wouldn’t be in bookstores across the globe. Don’t believe me, just hop over to Amazon and see for yourself. ”I told you so”, two points for me.
Okay, that is pretty snarky, so I will put my money where my mouth is and show you how easy it is to change your header on the Twenty Ten WordPress template. Go to your dashboard. By now I am sure you have figured out that the dashboard is the place where all the action takes place, it is where you are in the drivers seat!
Once you are at the dashboard, find the Appearance setting and click on Header.
That will open up the next screen with all the other default options.
To choose a different header, all you have to do is select one of the other choices, and update. I told you it was as easy as the click of the mouse! If you don’t like those options, I recorded a short video to show you what else you can do.
I hope that helps. If you do decide that you want to get a custom header designed, you could get started really inexpensively by going to Fivrr. I have not yet used them, but since you only have to pay five dollars, it may be worth the chance. I will go and try them and tell you what I think.
If you have questions or comments, please ask. If you would like a video about something specific, let me know. If I know the answer, I would be glad to do it.
How to Make a WordPress Website
How to Make a Website Using WordPress
Building your website using WP can be done following a series of baby steps. You can have a nicely done website that will get you started in the world of blogging. By starting a blog, you can develop a following that ultimately you will be able to do business with.
The blogging will help establish you as an expert, and make it easy for you to start
developing online relationships. One of your main goals is to start having conversations with your readers through the comment section. Think of it as chatting over your favorite cup of coffee.
It really can be the beginning of building a future customer base, and it is worth investing the time. You just need to work at providing value to your reader so that they will return to your website again and again.
Build WordPress – next step.
You started in the last lesson by naming your website. I told you that you could create a different header, have a graphic artist create one, or use one of the headers included in the Twenty Ten theme. There are other options you Continue reading
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How Do You Use WordPress
If you recently installed WordPress on your website, you may be staring at a “Hello World” site and wondering where to even begin. If you have logged in to the dashboard, you might even feel slightly frustrated, okay, totally frustrated.
Before you run out and purchase “WordPress for Dummmies, you might want to take a minute and just breathe. I know you might feel excited and lost at the same time. I am not going to promise you that you can master everything about using your website overnight. I do want to assure you that with a little patience you can definitely build and use your website. Like everything else you have learned in your life, you have to take this one step at at time. No worries though, I have been where you are, and I have survived and have really been having fun. That’s why I want to help you overcome some of the obstacles you encounter.
Tutorial for WordPress.
I have spent a lot of time learning about how to use WordPress. I know for myself, my learning preference is using wordpress video tutorials, so I decided to create a series of Getting Started Baby Steps for WordPress. Here is the first version. I just want you to practice using your new website.
I hope that will help you get started with the very basics of beginning to use your website. Please don’t be afraid of it. I welcome your questions and comments.
