I recommend Namecheap.com as a domain name registrar. Here I’ll step you through instructions for registering your domain with them. If you choose a different registrar, follow their instructions. They’ll need the same basic information as Namecheap, though, so you can organize what you need ahead of time. Here’s the screen you see when you …
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If you’re a WordPress beginner, these are the tutorials you’ll find most valuable out of the gate. They’re presented in the order you should follow.
Some companies will stop at nothing to separate you from your hard-earned money. A couple of days ago I received a piece of mail from IDNS (Internet Domain Name Services). Because I’ve been around the block a few times when it comes to domain name registration and renewal, I recognized it immediately as an attempt …
Here are 52 of my favorite tools, plugins, and other resources to help you create and improve the WordPress site for your business.
Thanks for requesting WordPress setup for your new website. I’m happy to help. Before we get started, there’s some additional information I’ll need from you. Bargain Basement WordPress Setup If you’re taking advantage of our Bargain Basement Special you’ll need to send me copies of: Your receipt from Namecheap.com for your domain name purchased through …
Just as you need land for a real house, you need some virtual real estate for your website. Before you can start building, you need two things: a domain name and hosting. That’s the first WordPress Building Block. What’s a Domain Name? The domain is like your street address on the World Wide Web. When …
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If you’re reading this site in the order suggested, you’ve already looked over the Start Here section. That’s where you’ll find general information about how to build your online house, aka your WordPress site. Here’s where you come to find the specific details and how-to instructions. As always, if you have any questions feel free …
