Greetings, fellow bloggers!
If you’re reading this post chances are you have a website or are in the process of creating one. Perhaps you’re still on the fence. If so, I hope this tutorial encourages you to make the leap. Welcome aboard the grand adventure! ♥
Blogging to Success Series
Owning a website is a liberating experience. Our thoughts, our work, our designs have a home and we’re eager to share it with the world. Cheers to that! ♥
Realistically speaking, though, it can feel a little intimidating and sometimes daunting trying to figure out the ins and outs of it all. I hear ya. I’ve been there, too.
Fast forward a few years and now I have the absolute pleasure of helping others create and manage their own websites. Creating a website that we’re proud to own is one thing, managing it to maximize reach and outcomes is just as critical, perhaps more so.
TIP: If you’re looking to start a blog and not quite sure where to begin, please feel free to pop by my blog post ~ How to Start a Blog ~ A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Build a Website!
Managing WordPress like the Pros
Before we jump in …
Whether your website is hosted by WordPress.com or you’re using WordPress.org (self-hosted) with (ie. Bluehost), the process of setting up the design and function of your website is much the same. However, there is a difference as to what you have access to. For more detailed information regarding WordPress.com vs WordPress.org, please visit ~ Essential tips, tools, and resources for bloggers and website owners!
This website is hosted by Bluehost. I also use Jetpack for daily backups, managing spam, and seamless access to additional features. You’ll notice this reference throughout this Blogging to Success series.
WordPress.com Users ~ The versatility of Jetpack is included with your hosting.
WordPress.org Users ~ If you’re self-hosted (ie. Bluehost), you can add the Jetpack Plugin for free. Additional features are available via their paid plans.
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If you’re looking to start a blog and not quite sure where to begin, please feel free to pop by my blog post ~ How to Start a Blog ~ A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Build a Website!
Blogging to Success in WordPress series:
Parts 1 – 5 are designed to guide you through the entire setup process:
- Part One ~ A Blogger’s Guide: Blogging to Success with Dashboard Settings in WordPress
- Part Two ~ A Blogger’s Guide: How to create a user profile, manage comments, view stats, and add widgets in WordPress
- Part Three ~ A Blogger’s Guide: How to Customize a WordPress Theme
- Part Four ~ A Blogger’s Guide: How to create a Blog Post and maximize engagement in WordPress!
- Part Five ~ A Blogger’s Guide: How to add Pages in WordPress
Blogging Essentials and Tips:
- Blogging Resources ~ Essential tips, tools, and resources for bloggers and website owners!
- A Guide to Gutenberg Editor ~ Getting Started with Gutenberg – A How-To Guide for Creating Engaging Blog Posts with Gutenberg.
- A Blogging 15 Point Pre-Publish Checklist ~ A Blogger’s Checklist: 15 Blogging Tips every Blogger Should Know before they Publish!
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