This is the first of a series of posts about how to build a website on WordPress. I'll tell you what tools I'm using here and for my other sites. You'll get my reviews and opinions about these tools. I'll let you know how well they work for me, what problems came up, and if they worked as advertised. I'll tell you if I still use them, and if I think you should too. … [Read more...]
Image Optimization for WordPress Websites
Why is Image Optimization for WordPress a Big Deal? In the WordPress Community, there’s always plenty of talk about image optimization and how images that aren't optimized hurt your site's load time. Right now, let's learn about how to optimize images for your WordPress site. Did you know thirty-four percent of the world's websites use WordPress? At the time I'm updating this page. the latest release is WP Version 5.2.3 is here. Here's the thing... the way … [Read more...]
The Quick Guide for Choosing Website Hosting
Image by Chris Dag via Flickr What is Website Hosting? The files that make up your website must be uploaded (copied) to a public server if you want other people to be able to see it. Website Hosting makes this possible. Hosting services are normally provided by companies called an Internet Service Provider (ISP). These companies offer a number of services for publishing your website. Typically, they offer several tiers of website hosting to fit the needs of your site. Many, if not most … [Read more...]
Domains – Your Internet Address
This post about Domains and how to choose the best one you can is second in a series about Building Your Site with WordPress. When you have a product to sell, an idea to spread, or a cause to promote, then one tool you will use is a dedicated website. The purpose of this article (and the complete series of posts) is to explain how to build your WordPress website… step-by-step. First of all, it's about more than just your domain name. … [Read more...]
