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How to Setup Thunderbird for Professional Email Accounts

February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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One of the best ways to build brand legitimacy is to use a customized, hosted email address, such as me@mybusiness.com.  Creating a professional email account not only improves your security against viruses and spam, but also makes it easy to configure special options like email forwarders, graphic signatures, and mobile account access.  Step by Step Guide to Setting Up Mozilla Thunderbird Download and Install Thunderbird Thunderbird is a free email client, like Microsoft Outlook and many others, that aggregates the mail coming in from your various email accounts into a … [Read more...]

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The Top 5 Absolutely Essential Security Plugins for WordPress

January 7, 2012 By 2 Comments
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Recently, I woke up one day to find a number of my clients' websites shutdown by the infamous Google "Reported Attack Page" error.  While I successfully defended off the hack attack, I discovered a number of really great WordPress plugins for improving your site's security that I would like to share.  Like most people, security was not a top concern of mine.  Most people just go "Eh, it's gonna happen to someone else" or "I'm a small operation, no one will hack me", but unfortunately, it is usually the smaller sites that get picked on since they lack the resources necessary … [Read more...]

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How to Add a Featured Image in WordPress

December 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Ever wondered how people get that featured image for their blog post when they share it on a social media site like Facebook?  Or how bloggers set which image will display in homepage sliders, sidebar areas, or lists of blog articles on their WordPress homepage?  This article will teach you how to add a featured image in WordPress and get rid of that boring default image you always see on a beginner's blog. Figuring out how to add a Featured Image in WordPress, whether it is for a post or page, is relatively simple.  However, many beginners have a difficult time … [Read more...]

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E3 Finishes Web Development for Ripped Monster

October 24, 2011 By 2 Comments
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E3 is very excited as we finish a web development project for RippedMonster.com, a Pittsburgh-based sports nutritional supplements distributor.  The site owner, Brian Martin, asked E3 to develop a robust, eCommerce powered, blog with full onsite Search Engine Optimization.  Ripped Monster now attracts an average of 500 visitors per month, with that number increasing as the amount of content onsite continues to grow. E3 created his site with the following features: Google Checkout enabled, eCommerce platform designed to accept credit card payments and calculate … [Read more...]

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Complete Guide to the Free Version of WordPress

October 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Most people when they start blogging spend hours searching the web for random, usually unhelpful, tips on how to get moving.  E3 is happy to announce the launch of our first flagship content piece, the Complete Guide to the Free Version of WordPress, which will provide a carefully organized, step by step approach to teach the fundamentals of blogging with the free version of WordPress, available at WordPress.com.  This guide will teach even the most hopelessly computer illiterate how to register their blog, write posts, add media files, and much, much more.  So don't just sit … [Read more...]

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How to Choose the Best Web Host for WordPress

October 4, 2011 By 1 Comment
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Web hosting is the process of placing the files of your website into an online storage medium where they are converted and published into a publicly visual form.  By uploading and managing the files associated with your blog, you can add the images, text, features, and other data necessary to getting online.  There are many types of businesses out there offering web hosting services ranging from free to the very expensive.   As a beginner, you know that you need web hosting to run the self-hosted version of WordPress, but what does WordPress require?  This article will show … [Read more...]

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How to Install a New WordPress Theme

October 1, 2011 By 1 Comment
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Want to know how to install a new WordPress theme?  It is easy with the help of this step by step guide.  There are two different methods for installing a new WordPress theme, depending on whether you have selected a free theme or have purchased and downloaded a premium theme. In the article How to Find the Right WordPress Theme for Your Blog, we looked at how to pick a free theme using the Feature Filter and what to look for when deciding.  We also discussed where to find premium themes for purchase and some considerations to think about when making a purchase.  If … [Read more...]

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How to Find the Right WordPress Theme for Your Blog

October 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Learn how to find the right WordPress theme for your blog and get that custom look you have been looking for with this tutorial.  Installing a theme is very easy if you just follow this step by step instruction.  First, we will show you how to shop for a free theme using the built in Feature Filter.  Then, we will look at some things you should consider when selecting the right theme for your needs.  Finally, we will discuss and list some popular premium theme market places for purchasing a top of the line theme.  Once you've found the perfect theme, check out our article … [Read more...]

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Step by Step Guide to Setting Up the Akismet Plugin

September 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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After installing WordPress on your web server, you will notice that there is a default plugin that comes pre-installed.  This is the famous WordPress plugin known as Akismet and it provides your blog with virtually complete spam protection for absolutely free.  It does not come activated by default and you will need to configure a few simple settings to get it up and running.  In this blog post, E3 provides a step by step guide to setting up the Akismet plugin on your blog. What is Akismet? Akismet is a plugin developed by Automattic, WordPress's sister company.  It is … [Read more...]

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How to Earn Money Blogging in WordPress

September 12, 2011 By 2 Comments
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Owning and operating your own blog, whether for business or pleasure, is an excellent way to earn some extra income.  But how do you earn money blogging in WordPress?  Many people enjoy blogging simply because they like writing about a topic they are passionate about.  But did you know there are ways to generate revenue with your blog?  Professional blogging is not a get rich quick scheme by any means, but with a consistent, long term effort, you'll be able to work from home and make some extra cash. Professional Blogging is Not a Get Rich Quick Scheme The term … [Read more...]

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