10 Things to Do Before You Build a WordPress Website
So you want to build a WordPress website? It should be easy, right? That’s the idea. The platform is open source and accessible to anyone. And it may truly be a piece of cake for some folks.
But for people who don’t exactly identify as “tech savvy,” WordPress can be intimidating. It’s common to dive head-first into the website-building process…only to resurface weeks later overwhelmed and frustrated with not much to show for it.
What is Web Hosting and Which is the Best for WordPress?
Website hosting is the process of storing a website on a server and making it accessible over the internet. In order for visitors to see your website, you need hosting.
Most websites are really just made up of a bunch of files and a database that are displayed in a website browser such as Chrome or Safari. This is the case if you use software such as WordPress to build your site. The hosting is the computer (aka server), or network of computers (aka cloud), where your website files and database live.
Logging into WordPress: Simple Tricks and Troubleshooting
If you need to log in to the admin side of your WordPress website in order to edit content, add blogs, etc. but you’re not sure how to log in, you’re in the right place. Logging into WordPress isn’t always obvious, but we’ll show you how to log in to your new WordPress website and become familiar with the dashboard.
Case Study: Tracy McCreery for State Senate WordPress Website Design
Tracy McCreery is a Missouri state representative running for a competitive senate seat in a newly redistricted area. She came to us to replace her old campaign site with a beautiful new 1 Day® Website. Her new WordPress website represents her well as a powerful independent voice for her constituents.
Case Study: Monarch Fitness Coaching WordPress Website Development
The client originally came to us for branding services for her business Monarch Fitness Coaching. She was thrilled with the results and a few months later was back for a new WordPress website that better reflected her distinctive new brand. We used our signature 1 Day® Sprints process to develop the website in just 2 weeks!
How to Install WordPress Plugins
WordPress plugins are a la carte software packages that can be added to extend and expand the functionality of your WordPress site. WordPress itself is designed to only offer functionality that everyone needs. Plugins then offer custom functions and features so that each user can tailor their site to their specific needs. Plugins are truly why WordPress is infinitely scalable.
A Beginner’s Glossary to Links and Navigating the Internet
The concept of linking web pages may be simple, but it also involves some serious geek speak, so let’s start with some definitions and frequently asked questions about links and navigating the internet.
A Startup’s Guide to Hiring a Web Design Company
Embarking on a website project is a big deal for your startup! It’s important that you choose the right web design company for the job. If you choose the wrong freelancer or web agency, it could cost you a lot of time, money and heartache. Read our Startup’s Guide to Hiring a Web Design Company before you choose a website partner.
What is WordPress and Why Is it the Best Web Design Platform?
WordPress is the most popular website-building platform in the world. Read our top 5 reasons why WordPress is the best, including the open source software, the scalability, the customizability, SEO and price. And also read about the downsides.