The semester is over, but your blog doesn’t have to be! The easiest way to move your website to a new domain or host is to export your blog’s content from the dashboard. I’ll give you instructions on how to do this part below. Then, open a new WordPress blog, or if you’re buying your […]
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Getting More Email Subscribers for Your WordPress Blog
If you want to get more people subscribed, you’re going to need to tell them about the value your blog provides. One way to do that is with a lead magnet. A lead magnet is content that drives people to your site and has a call to action. For our purposes, we want people to […]
How to Schedule a Post on Your WordPress Blog
This may come as a surprise, but most bloggers don’t blog in real-time. In the movies the protagonist jots down their well articulated thoughts swiftly before they head out the door and press “SEND.” Yeah, don’t do that. Building a brand and adding value to your customers’ lives takes a bit more forethought. Planning your […]
What’s JetPack and Why Do I Need It?
Hi There! There are some important functions that your new WordPress site needs in order to be ready for posting. Instead of going to school and earning a BS in Software Engineering so you can code them yourself – we use JetPack. It’s a FREE super packed plugin that helps make WordPress sites that are self-hosted […]
How to Become an Expert WordPress Blogger
You’ve got a sparkly new url and WP Dashboard, but you’re going to need to learn a few things before you can run your blog all by yourself. And that’s where I come in. I’ve got 5 tips and tricks for you so you can navigate your new WordPress.org site with ease. These will take […]
Writing An About Me? How to Hack a Web Introduction
Every successful blog has an About page. When setting up your blog it’s the first way you can give your readers context and an understanding of what to expect. To make your About page, you’ll need to cover five basic areas: A photo of yourself Why should a reader come to your website? Why should […]
So You’ve Got A WordPress Blog? Your Next Steps
Welcome to your new WordPress Blogs! If you have activated your account, you can log in to your account (Site Admin) and view your Dashboard. This is where you can manage your social media integrations, see google analytics, and create new posts. Make yourself at home. How to Set Up Your Blog You’ll need to […]