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How to Build a “Regular” Website With WordPress


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Grab your cup of coffee, and let’s have a chat.  In today’s blog post I want to answer one of the questions I am asked most frequently.  I recommend WordPress for just about everything.  And that includes non-blog websites (although I also recommend just about everyone blog!).

I get that for most of us entrepreneurs, especially when we’re just getting started, we’re bootstrapping and funds are tight.  That’s what you need to jump in and use WordPress to build your website.  So, here’s how to make a “regular” (non-blog) website using WordPress.  To see a larger version of any image below, just click on it.

Over the next few days I’ll be posting about WordPress and how to get the most out of it.  But back to setting up your site…

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Are You Using a Link Shortener?


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How long are your links?

Are you using a link shortener yet for your website links and affiliate links? If not, you should be! And it’s easy to do.

You can choose to use a web-based link shortener like TinyURL, Bit.ly or ShortURL. Or, you can install the GoCodes plugin for WordPress or a free script like Shorty on your own domain and stay in control of your affiliate links. Using your own domain as the base for your short links lets you build links to your site, build your brand, and be in control of where the links are pointing to.

There are three important reasons I suggest bloggers and online business owners shorten their links.

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Are You Curious About Membership Programs?


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If you’ve considered starting a membership program or club on your website you might be wondering what the best way to do that is, how expensive and difficult it might be, or just where to begin. Today I’m sharing an article from Rebekah Zobel Jones, who specializes in membership site setup and is a fantastic resource if you’re considering adding a membership site to your business.

I met Rebekah last year at the Attract Clients Like Crazy seminar, where she had to put up with me as a roommate.  ;)  She’s a patient person and very smart cookie.

Creating Membership Sites – 3 Myths of Membership Site Creation Debunked!

As with any information product, there are many myths that surround the membership site creation process. The end result seems completely out of reach of the normal coach, consultant or small business owner. Yet, creating a membership program can be done in a simple, yet comprehensive fashion. Here are three myths that keep cropping up in discussions with prospective membership site owners and the truth behind them.

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How to Track Your Statistics


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Curious where your traffic is coming from?  Or who's reading your blog or visiting your website?  You can find all sorts of great information out by tracking your website statistics.

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Moving Your Blog to WordPress


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Got a blog on another platform but you’ve been hearing great things about WordPress and are considering a switch?  Does the thought cause you to feel a migraine coming on?  Don’t panic!  It’s less scary than it sounds.

WordPress knows how cool it is, so it’s got all sorts of built in import tools that allow you to move without having to copy over your posts or pages… one… at… a… time…

From most other platforms you can easily import all of your posts, categories, images, attachments, etc.  Yay!

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How to Schedule Blog Posts


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This post is going live early Monday, June 7th, but I'm writing it Wednesday night, June 2nd.  How's that happen?  Scheduled posts!

Here's how to schedule a post in WordPress:
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7 Steps to Keep Your WordPress Blog/Site More Secure


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972445_padlock_cipherWordPress is a great way to build and manage a website. Like any online software though, there are steps you should take to secure your WordPress installation and keep it safe from hackers. Some are common sense for any website (secure website hosting and choosing a secure password) and others are specific to WordPress (such as the plugins recommended below). Here are seven steps to secure your WordPress website.

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