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.

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.
• WordPress Database Backup

The Setup Process and SEO Work Performed

• Initial Discussion and Questionnaire
• Consult on BlueHost Setup
• WordPress 2.7 Install using Simple Scripts through BlueHost
• WordPress 2.7 Settings Optimized
• WordPress Theme Search, Selection, and Modification (Personal Blog Theme by iThemes)
• Plugins Installed
• Classic Crete text and images added to WordPress
• Constructed “Completed Projects” blog page to display latest projects.
• Added Link to URL in Footer so that every page links to the home page.
• Updated Copyright date in footer with php code that will auto update every year.

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.

Plugins Installed

• cformsII – For the Reservation and Contact pages.
• Multi Pages widget – Enables the static menu bar.
• WordPress Database Backup
• Google XML Sitemaps
• All in One SEO Pack
• MobilePress – Assist mobile browsers with viewing the site.

The Setup Process and SEO Work Performed

• Initial Discussion
• Consult on BlueHost Setup
• WordPress 2.7 Install using Simple Scripts through BlueHost
• WordPress 2.7 Settings Optimized
• WordPress Theme Search, Selection, and Modification (Jillij 9.0)
• Plugins Installed
• Colonial Transportation text and images added to WordPress
• Constructed “Specials and News” blog page to display current deals and news. Fresh content, tags, and categories all help SEO.
• Added Link to URL in Footer so that every page links to the home page.
• Updated Copyright date in footer with php code that will auto update every year.

If you’re interested in working with us to set up your site on WordPress, please contact us.