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WordPress Blog Setup – Themes, Plugins and more

Wordpress Blog SetupThis article is Part 2 of our guide on WordPress Blog Setup.  In this article, we cover Ping/Update services, Themes, Plugins and more.  In Part 1 (How to Setup A WordPress Blog), we cover installation and configuration settings.

Publicize (Ping/RSS)

You want your audience to be able to find and easily read your blog.  In order to facilitate this, you need to set up your Ping (Update Services) and your RSS feed.
Update Services.  WordPress will automatically “ping” an update service site whenever you publish a new article.  To take advantage of this feature, go to Settings>Writing and copy the following recommended services into the text box and save your changes. [Read more…]

Step By Step Guide on How to Setup a WordPress Blog

Learning how to setup a WordPress blog can be confusing for beginners and experienced bloggers alike.  WordPress is relatively simple to install and begin using, but configuring the settings, tweaking the functionality and selecting plugins can be overwhelming. This step by step guide is meant to teach you how to install, configure and secure your WordPress blog.  In this first part of the guide, you will see how to install WordPress and configure some basic settings.  In the second part of the series, you will learn how to configure some more advanced settings, choose a theme, and select and install recommended plugins.

Installing WordPress

There are two main options for installing WordPress: one click install and manual install.  If your hosting providers supports a one-click installation for wordpress (through Fantastico De Luxe or other methods), this will be your easiest approach.  The one click installation will take care of setting up your databases and loading the WordPress files.  If your hosting provider does not provide a one click install or if you prefer to manually install WordPress, follow the steps below. [Read more…]

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