Learning any new skill can take time so focus on the basics and posting content at first. Adding images and advanced features and plugins can come later. I suspect many a would-be blogger got bogged down trying to figure out all the options or how to insert an image or screen capture and gave up before they really got started.
If you’re new to blogging, start here: Read more…
Here are the specific details of what belongs where on a WordPress page. Placement is very important because making it easy for your new visitors to quickly find what they’re seeking can turn them into repeat visitors who can quickly find posts to share with others.
These tips specify the optimum place for each of the items used on an optimum Web page. Read more…
I have an extensive background in how site design affects ecommerce sales and usability, so I have some very specific ideas about what makes the perfect WordPress design. Using WordPress as a Content Management System (CMS) allows a blog to incorporate the best features of any Web site.
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Creating an exceptional online presence requires an enormous amount of specialized knowledge. A blog is only as usable and useful as the template it is built upon. I have been doing research, thinking about, and reading up on better blog design. While some bloggers do learn to make WordPress themes do you really want to invest that much time in something you only really have to do once?
I’ve visited hundreds of blogs in the past few days making notes on what I like about each one - and equally important what I don’t like. This exercise is highly recommended for anyone who will be creating a new site - especially if you’re going to hire someone to design it for you. If you are not clear on exactly what you want, how will your poor designer ever please you? You don’t want to be a clueless client. Read more…
