I’m sure if you’ve been working in WordPress for even a few months, you’ve run into (or used) shortcodes and not even known it. This article will give you an introduction to shortcodes – what they are, how they function, and a few you can use yourself. Shortcode = Shortcut A shortcode is a shortcut. Everything […]
Checklist of Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Blog Designer
So you’ve decided you need a new look for your blog. Perhaps you are transferring to a different platform, you’ve decided to rebrand yourself, etc. Here are a list of questions you’ll want to ask before getting into bed with a designer. If your designer answers no to some of these, it doesn’t mean he or she is […]
How to Rebuild a WordPress Site after Yours Has Been Hacked or Infected with Malware
You hoped you’d never get here. Your WordPress site was hacked, and all the easy quick clean up methods didn’t work. It looks like you have to trash the database and start again. Gulp. If you have some technical skills, you can get through this without the help of a developer. Here are the steps […]
The Most Common Blogging Questions
I think in the last three months, I’ve put in at least 60-70 hours a week messing with WordPress. Between my own blogs and my clients, I eat, drink, and sleep blogging. In the last couple of months, I’ve noticed some recurring questions. True to “Fabulous Blogging” form, I am going to share them here! […]
My Favorite Free WordPress Themes
Having worked with a ton of themes, I’ve decided to compile a list of free themes that are stable, easy to work with, and full of awesome customizations…you know, just in case you are shopping around for a new look. Not all WordPress themes are created equal. Even among free and premium, one wrong choice […]
Checklist of Things to Do Before You Publish a Blog Post
So you write a blog post and hit publish. In many cases, the content is the easiest part! It’s all the other stuff that takes time, energy, and a little bit of know-how. But some of it is necessary to make sure your blog is seen and heard on the Internet. Before you hit publish, […]
How to Setup a Self-Hosted WordPress Blog
So you’ve decided to set up your own blog. You’ve ruled out WordPress.com (because you want to monetize) and Blogger seems too simplistic. You are taking that giant leap of faith into the unknown of self-hosted blogging with your time and your money. So what is step one? First things first- you need a host. […]
Install WordPress onto Your Host Server
Congratulations. You are the proud owner of a URL custom domain and server. Now it is time to get cracking! If you listened to my sage advice and signed up with WebHosting Hub, you can follow the instructions below. For each different host, it is going to be a little bit different. Some hosts will […]
Plugins for A Self-Hosted WordPress Blog
When you first set up Wordpress, it’s tempting to install tons of plugins. Resist the urge! Start with the most basic plugins, and only add as you need. Plugins are great, but they can cause all kinds of problems too.