Domain Names and Web Hosting Just what is a domain name? It is a name owned by a person or organization and consisting of an alphabetical or alphanumeric sequence followed by a suffix indicating the top-level domain. It is used as an Internet address to identify the location of particular Web pages Read More...
Thoughts on Blogging As I think back about my online writing and my venturing into blogging, I look back and realize how far I have come in such a short while. Each step that I took was part of the learning process for me. I began my online writing on eHow in late July 2009 to share my thoughts and ideas about school, weight loss, marriage, and other areas Read More...
Chris Abraham, a professional blogger, walks you through how to join WordPress.com., the fastest-growing blogging service. Chris leads you through signing up and joining as well as through the set up and administration. Even though the video is just short of an hour, most folks only need the first 15 minutes to get you started Read More...
Are you tired of the boring default theme that comes with WordPress.com? You can change the WordPress theme by adding and then activating a new theme or you can customize the default theme and make it your own. This tutorial from WordPress for Women offers quick and easy ways to customize any theme Read More...
A Step-by-Step Tutorial on How to Blog I kept hearing the term "blog" but I had never viewed a blog on the internet. The more I heard, the more interest it created. I knew that I had to find out more. I read a book, "Blogging for Dummies" by Susannah Gardner and Shane Birley and even though it was way over my head then, I was hooked Read More...
Where do I begin? The first step is to select the blogging platform to use and then create an account. Three of the main blogging platforms include WordPress.com, WordPress.org, or Blogger.com. Actually, there are many others you may want to consider. However, These are the most common choices. I personally recommend WordPress Read More...
How much does it cost to create a blog? You can create a blog for free on many blogging platforms such as WordPress.com, Blogger.com, and many others. There are others available where you must provide the hosting or even purchase the software. Does creating a blog require any special equipment? You will need a computer with access to the internet to create your blog Read More...
This is part 4 of the Online Writing Tips series. Yesterday, we discussed finding a writing website to begin posting your articles.Today, we are going to discuss choosing a blog platform for those interested in creating their own blog for either personal use or for business purposes. Selecting a Blog Platform If you are creating a personal blog and you do not plan to generate an income from it, I recommend WordPress Read More...
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