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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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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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Top Ten Essential Plugins for WordPress

August 25, 2011 By 2 Comments
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There are virtually an unlimited amount of different Plugins to enhance your WordPress website.  Plugins are like mini programs that extend the functionality of your website.  Many Plugins also overlap, so searching for the best Plugin to meet your needs can be a daunting task.  From contact forms to spam blockers to SEO, the WordPress Plugin market is vast and comprehensive.  This article outlines E3's top ten essential Plugins for WordPress which every WordPress user should have installed. While the WordPress software itself is a very powerful tool, Plugins are … [Read more...]

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Use Google Places to Improve SEO

June 21, 2011 By 4 Comments
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Whether you are using WordPress or something else, a valuable way of increasing traffic to your website is to setup a Google Places account for your business.  The Google search engine favors websites that list a physical address over ones that don't, and is thus a great opportunity to improve your search ranking. Even if you don't operate out of a typical brick and mortar establishment, listing your residential address for a home business or a rented office space dramatically improves the probability your website will appear high on a given search's rankings.  In … [Read more...]

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How to Install a WordPress Plugin

June 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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This article is a step by step guide on how to install a WordPress plugin.  In much the same way as Apple products, the true value of WordPress rests with the vast marketplace of free and premium "Apps", which in WordPress lingo we call "plugins".  Plugins are PHP scripts of code that extend the functionality of your WordPress blog and are easily installed by any novice with no understanding of computer programming.  They are a must have for people wishing to create an eCommerce "shopping cart" for online purchases, to add Flash animations or slideshow presentations, schedule … [Read more...]

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How to Do a Complete WordPress Backup

May 30, 2011 By 2 Comments
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Making regular backups of your WordPress website is critical for data security and long term success.  In this post I will show you how to do a complete WordPress backup, by outlining the proper backup method you should be using as well as provide discussion on general backup questions.  There are many cyber threats to your blog, ranging from a natural disaster at your web host's location, a new computer virus, a debilitating hack by a competitor or prankster...and the list goes on.  This article illustrates the most complete backup solution for your WordPress website.  … [Read more...]

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