The folks at SEOmoz just put out a great video on link building. Everyone wants to build backlinks for their website or blog to increase authority and improve SEO. However, all links are not created equal. Some links are awesome!
Check out the video to learn (1) what an awesome link is, and (2) how to get awesome links. Very entertaining and straightforward stuff every website/blog owner should know.
WordPress.tv recently launched and includes some excellent tutorials for making the most of your WordPress blog or site.
Here’s a video I found interesting. It’s nothing too in depth, but it gives you a solid overview of the different files that make up your WordPress theme.
We’re wrapping up the installation, optimization, and customization of WordPress for ClassicCreteTexas.com. Classic Crete, a successful concrete staining and stamping company, didn’t have an online presence and decided that WordPress was their best option for sharing their contact information as well as their completed concrete design work.
Domain and hosting services were purchased through our preferred partner, BlueHost. Logo design was beautifully replicated by Logos for Websites.
Plugins Installed
All-In-One SEO
Contact Form 7
Google XML Sitemaps
NextGEN Gallery – Used to create home page slideshow and photo gallery page.
As of the date of this post, Fantastico no longer supports WordPress installs on the BlueHost CPanel. So, you’ll need to do all of your WordPress installs using SimpleScripts. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on installing WordPress blogging software on your own domain or sub-domain using BlueHost’s CPanel and SimpleScripts. It’s really easier than it sounds.
Step 1 – Login to cPanel
Step 2 – Scroll Down to the Simple Scripts Button Under “Software and Services”
Step 3 – From the Simple Scripts Page Find the WordPress Button
Step 4 – Select the “Install Now” Button
Step 5 – Select Where You Would Like WordPress Installed
On this page you’ll need to designate where you want WP installed. From the select box you should be able to see all your domains and sub-domains housed at Bluehost. Just select the one you’ve purchased to use with WordPress.
If you’re adding WordPress to your existing website under a sub-folder, use the box to the right of the select box to designate that you want WordPress located at “/blog”. Then, just hit the “complete” button to finish up.
Step 6 – Write Down or Print Out Your Login Info
That’s all it takes. Easy, right? If you have questions or additional tips, leave them in the comments below.
