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...]
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...]
An Entrepreneur Mindset is Vital for Your Small Business
When you think about an entrepreneur mindset, I see no distinction between planning to earn an extra couple of hundred bucks a month or finally making enough money to quit your mind-numbing 9 to 5 job to earn a full-time living with your small business start up. Starting a business and watching it grow is a satisfying, yet a challenging and demanding experience. Entrepreneurs make it easier by learning to make better decisions. Making better decisions is simple when you've got the right … [Read more...]
A New Idea vs. Old Dogma
You've got a new idea. You've shared your brainchild with a few trusted associate. You've heard their comments before... "Why can't we just go back to the way things used to be?" "Why don't we just leave things like they are?" "We always done things this way. Why change now?" … [Read more...]
We Who Work on the Web Should Remember This Quote
The Will to Win is Not Enough
The will to win is important. Everybody says "I will win" at the start of a game, a campaign, or a new business. And I'm sure they mean it ...at the time. Yet in life and especially anything relating to business, there are always winners and losers. One of the things I wonder about is what gives some people the will to win? Why do others think doing just enough to get by is enough. And why do some people feel entitled to the fruits of work of other people? … [Read more...]
How to Create Unique Background Images for Your Website
Background images for your website are easy as pie to make. Here's a quick, easy way to create unique, free background images you can put text on. It’s not necessary to be a great photographer in order to create a nice background image. In fact it’s very easy to make an image no one else has. I’m going to show you how you can do it. I used a Samsung Galaxy S3 to take my pictures. Your Android or iPhone will work great for this. Continue for the rest of the post and the video. … [Read more...]
Infographic: What to Include in a Good Blog Post
The old cliche is a picture is worth a thousand words. It's true. Our mind thinks visually, so this just makes sense, doesn't it? Infographics are everywhere these days for good reason. What is an infographic? An Infographic is an illustration, a visual representation of the component parts of a topic. When made well, a viewer can absorb information faster than he or she could if they simply read the content. Infographics help understanding. As an example, here's a good infographic for … [Read more...]
2013 Popular Posts and Predictions for 2014
From there to here. From here to there. Happy New Year Everywhere. It seems like everybody is making a list of best and worst of’s and predictions for the year ahead. Personally, I think it’s fun to look at these today and look back on them next year. Here’s three of Rock Solid Info’s most popular posts of 2013. I’ll throw in a prediction or two for 2014 too. The 3 Most Popular Rock Solid Posts by Views … [Read more...]
