Welcome to Part 3 of my series on starting a blog. Today we’re going to discuss owning your own domain name and self-hosting. Did you miss the previous posts? Part 1: Blogging Goals Part 2: 11 Tips to Get More Readers Starting a Blog: Own Your Domain If you’re just starting a blog, you may […]
My Top 13 Essential WordPress Plugins
While I’m sure that everybody has their own list of Essential WordPress Plugins, I thought that I’d share mine (and hopefully you’ll share a few of yours in the comments). Always remember that I’m a just a blogger, albeit one with seven years experience, not a WordPress expert, coder or designer. These are plugins that […]
The Best Ways to Invest in Your Blog
There will come a time, if you truly want to take your blog to the next level, that you will need to make a financial investment in your blog. As with any business, it is necessary to invest some money in order to help you get a better return. Even if you don’t intend to make money […]
6 Non-Essential WordPress Plugins that I Love
I’ve said it before. I’m a bit of a plugin junkie. I know that having too many slows down a website. I’ve tried to cut down (and I have!). But, in addition to the essential tools that are on most bloggers’ plugin list, I have some non-essential WordPress plugins that I love, find very useful, […]