Remember those iphone ads from a few years back?
You know, the “There’s an app for that” ads? They presented a wide variety of scenarios, and showed the available iphone apps to assist with each.
WordPress is very similar. Instead of apps though, WordPress uses Plugins.
There are a seemingly infinite number of plugins available for WordPress. Just like iphone apps, most plugins are free, but there are premium plugins as well that you’ll have to pay for. [click to continue…]
Think you’re technically challenged?
Sorry to shatter your self image, but you’re going to install WordPress…yourself…within 10 minutes of reading this post.
Challenge accepted? Good. [click to continue…]
Getting started with web hosting is a breeze, but first you need to know some of the basics.
This post will teach you everything you need to know about web hosting, and nothing that you don’t. Here’s what you will find in this post:
We have a special Hostgator coupon to share with you, for when you’re ready to purchase hosting. All you have to do is enter the coupon code: WPSprout25 at checkout to save 25%, but more on that later.
This post covers the following topics:
We’re going to tell you how to buy a domain name, but first you need to put some serious thought into choosing the right domain name.
A great domain name can help you create brand recognition and value for your business.
A bad domain name can make it difficult for customers and search engines to find and remember you.
Before you get started we need to cover some basics. In this post we will start with the basic terminology and discuss the core components needed to build your website. This process will work whether you are creating a personal blog, or a small business website. [click to continue…]
If you are building your first WordPress based website then one of the first, and most exciting, things you will want to do is add plug-in’s to your site. Before you start looking through the thousands of available plugins, start by checking out this list of the top 5 WordPress plugins for beginners. [click to continue…]
One of the hardest things when you begin creating websites is to wrap your head around all of the terminology.
Below you will find a website glossary for you to reference as you get started.
All the important terms that you need to know are listed here. We have included definitions of terms pertaining to WordPress as well as general website and web design terminology. [click to continue…]
WordPress is the standard for creating blogs and websites these days. All the cool kids use it.
If you are new to WordPress then one of the first things you will find is that there are two versions to choose from: WordPress.org & WordPress.com. At first this seems pretty confusing, but trust me, it isn’t.
In short, WordPress.org gives you complete control and unlimited customization, while WordPress.com provides less control, but is more user friendly.
We’ve put together a chart that shows the differences between the two versions of WordPress:
