This is an updated post on using WordPress for websites and blogs. In my opinion, it is a better option than Weebly and Blogger. Thinking about a website or blog? WordPress is the way to go. I’ve used Blogger, WordPress, and and Weebly, and I’ve come to the conclusion that the others just don’t measure […]
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Celebrating Blog4Writers Makeover
Time to do some celebrating. Last spring, I started on the Blog4Writers makeover. It took longer than I thought, but it’s done. Help me celebrate by visiting my Makeover Reveal page. Not only do you get to see the new design, but, when you arrive, I’ll also tell you how I achieved the current look. […]
Writers and WordPress: Made for Each Other
Some things just naturally go together. Pork and beans. Bread and butter. Writers and WordPress. That’s right. Although some still use other platforms, more and more writers and publishing professionals are using WordPress for their Web presence. I’ve used WordPress on my self-hosted site since 2010. In April, 2013, I attended WordCamp Nashville, one of […]
DIY or Pay for Your WordPress Website
I’ve always recommended that newcomers to blogging start with a free WordPress.com blog. Beginners can learn the basics this way and work their way up to self-hosted WordPress. If you’ve decided you’re ready to go self-hosted, the next decision is whether you want to do it yourself (DIY) or hire someone to set it up […]
Blogging: Is Your Web Tangled?
What a tangled web we weave when dealing with the World Wide Web! Are you considering becoming your own webmaster? I’ve managed my self-hosted WordPress site for about 18 months. At times, my “web” was so tangled that I would never get it straightened out. Today, I want to share some of the things I’ve […]