WordPress in Plain English... your API Key, Akismet anti spam - 09/30/10 12:38 PM

 Hi guys, and welcome back to the WordPress in Plain English series. If you're new to WordPress or if you're just joining us, you should read the first few tutorials in this series to catch up before reading this section.
 In the previous tutorial we set up the under construction page for your new WordPress blog. In this tutorial we're going to get your API Key to activate the Akismet anti spam plugin that is included by default when you install WordPress.
 

 The API Key is like an ID/password that you'll need to activate some plugins on your … (58 comments)

The Art of Marketing YOU... iPad Peek, REsources, News - 09/27/10 09:24 AM

 Hi guys, while I'm preparing the next tutorial for the WordPress in Plain English series, I thought I'd share some new goodies and REsources with you. Enjoy!
 

 Don't have an iPad? Wanna see what your website or blog looks like on an iPad?
 Check out  http://ipadpeek.com
- just type your domain name in the search box near the top
- and press return or click the circular arrow (right side of search box)
 
Horizontal View

 
 Then click on the top border to switch from a horizontal to vertical view of your site. Cool, n'est pas?
… (39 comments)

WordPress in Plain English... under construction page - 09/23/10 06:18 PM

 Hi guys, and welcome back to the WordPress in Plain English series. In the previous tutorial we looked at the preliminary settings for your new WordPress blog.
 
 If you're new to WordPress or if you're just joining us, you should read the first few tutorials in this series to catch up before reading this next part.
 In this tutorial we're going to create your first page "Under Construction". Either you can create your own graphic or feel free to copy and save this image I've created for you. You have my permission to use it on this or on … (28 comments)

WordPress in Plain English... settings - 09/20/10 05:25 PM

 Hi guys, and welcome back to the WordPress in Plain English series. In the previous tutorial we looked at installing WordPress on your own web host.
 If you're new to WordPress or if you're just joining us, you should read the first few tutorials in this series to catch up before reading this next part. OK, here we go...
 

 To set up your WordPress installation first you'll have to login to your WP admin panel.
- go to the admin link you saved at the end of the installation process (previous tutorial)
- click on the link (i.e. … (39 comments)

WordPress in Plain English... installing WordPress (updated) - 09/16/10 08:47 PM

 Important: There is more information below to set up WordPress using the Softaculous installer that is basically like a newer version of Fantastico.
 
 Hi guys, and welcome back to the WordPress in Plain English series. In the previous tutorial we looked at connecting your domain to your web host using the CPanel feature so now we're ready to install WordPress!
 If you're new to WordPress or if you're just joining us, you should read the first few tutorials in this series to catch up before reading this next part. OK, here we go...
 

 There are several ways … (53 comments)

WordPress in Plain English... connecting your domain - 09/14/10 06:35 PM

 Hi guys, and welcome back to the WordPress in Plain English series. In the previous tutorial we looked at web hosting in general and the CPanel feature.
 If you're new to WordPress or just joining us, you should read the first few tutorials in this series to catch up before reading this next part.
 And now the final step before we install WordPress. Let's connect your domain name to your web host.
 

Login to CPanel
 Earlier we looked at why using web hosts with CPanel is the best way to install WordPress. It's also a super easy way … (38 comments)

WordPress in Plain English... web hosting - 09/11/10 05:18 PM

 Hi guys, if you're new to WordPress or just joining us, you should read the first few tutorials in this series to catch up before reading this next part.
 

 The good news is that you can install WordPress on pretty much any web host. The bad news is that not all web hosts are the same so it can be more difficult installing WP on some than on others.
 One of the most important business decisions you'll ever make is which web host you will use for your blog or website. Most people don't put much thought into … (48 comments)

WordPress in Plain English... What You'll Need - 09/07/10 05:25 PM

 Hi guys, in my previous post, we looked at why so many people are using WordPress for their blogs and websites. We also cleared up the confusion about and the differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org. If you haven't read it, take a few minutes to check it out now before reading this next part.
 The next 2 questions I'm often asked about WP are...
- Is it difficult to install WordPress?
- What do I need to set up a WordPress blog or website?
 The good news is that it's not very difficult to install/set up WordPress and you probably … (36 comments)

WordPress in Plain English... introduction - 09/05/10 07:56 PM

 Hi guys, in my previous post Aliens, Espresso, WordPress and Rain blogs I mentioned that I'll be starting a new series of tutorials this month... WordPress in Plain English
 Since there seems to be a lot of confusion about even the most basic aspects of WordPress, these tutorials will be based on the questions/problems I hear about most often. Also, if you have ideas or suggestions for future tutorials, let me know and if there is enough interest, I'll try to cover those as well. Let's get started...
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 Before we get … (65 comments)

 
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