Essential Wordpress Plugins- You need to have!
July 9, 2009 by Elizabeth
Filed under blogging & RSS FEEDS
Welcome back!
I want to share with you some of the plugins that I use and feel that you might want to seriously consider using on your wordpress blog . Plugins give you the ability to accomplish things techie wise that a you probably would not be able to do if it came down to it. Getting your hands dirty with coding and stuff and I can say who has time to do that.
I mean really!
So I have a list created below of some Essential Wordpress Plugins you might want to use for your blog when you are just starting a blog and if you want to kick it up a notch.
All in one Seo Plugin- gives you the ability to optimize your site keyword, header, title and description tags. Something that Google and especially yahoo looks at a lot when it comes to rankings.
Google Xml Sitemap- This plugin generates a XML-Sitemap compliant sitemap of your WordPress blog
Wp-Cache- Helps to handle spikes in traffic and make your blog faster.
WP Auto Upgrade- Allows you automatically upgrade to the latest version
Rss Footer- Adds extra content to articles in your Rss Feed with an editable anchor text. So if anyone tries to Scrap your content at least you would be getting some link love back with your anchor text!
Meta Robots Plugin- helps to improve seo functionality of your blog.
These Six essential wordpress plugins will help to make your blog a more self efficient Seo Machine!
For more Information on Seo see my Resource on it Click Here! And My SEO BOOK teaching Search Engine Optimization!
How to use the Robots Meta Plugin from Joost de Valk on Vimeo.
How To Create A Blog: The Quick-Start Guide
March 13, 2009 by Elizabeth
Filed under Blogging For Business
How To Create A Blog: The Quick-Start Guide
Blogging has become one of the most popular free internet marketing methods used today. Not only is it easy to publish content, but it also creates an instant and ongoing channel of dialogue with your audience.
Plus, by using the right plugins, you can expand your search engine exposure and generate traffic from a growing number of keywords.
Today, I’m going to explain each step involved in creating your own blog. We’ll focus on using Wordpress because it is the most popular blogging platform and the easiest to work with.
Step #1: Install Wordpress On Your Domain
There are two ways to install the Wordpress blogging software on your website. The first method is the easiest, but requires that your website host provides access to the Fantastico module through cPanel.
Login to your cPanel and click the Fantastico icon. On the left side of the following screen, click the Wordpress link (located under the “Blogs” section). Then, click “New Installation” on the right side.
On the following screen, you’ll be asked to provide a number of details, such as your preferred location for your blog, username, password, and email address. Once you have provided this information, click the “Install Wordpress” button.
The next screen will ask you to confirm the installation. Click the “Finish Installation” button.
If your host does not provide the Fantastico module through cPanel, visit Wordpress.org to download their blogging software to your computer. Then, review Wordpress’s installation instructions to manually install the software to your website.
Step #2: Select A Wordpress Theme
Even though the default installation includes a couple of simple themes, you’ll probably want to upload a theme that has a more stylish or professional appearance. There are hundreds of thousands of free and paid Wordpress themes online.
Once you find a theme that suits your preference, download it to your computer. Then, extract the files (they’re typically batched in a .zip file) and upload them to your “/wp-content/themes” directory using an FTP client.
After you have uploaded the entire batch of files, login to your Wordpress blog’s admin panel. Select “Design” to view the uploaded theme. Then, activate it.
Step #3: Install Important Plugins
Plugins are batches of code that add new levels of functionality to your blog. Some are more popular than others. For example, the Akismet and All-In-One SEO Pack plugins are two of the most popular among dedicated bloggers. Installing them is similar to installing a Wordpress theme.
Once you’ve chosen a plugin to install, download it to your computer. Extract the files from the .zip and FTP them to your “/wp-content/plugins” directory. Login to your admin panel and choose “Plugins” from your Dashboard. Then, locate the uploaded plugin and activate it.
Step #4: Start Blogging
Once you have installed the Wordpress software along with your chosen theme and plugins, you can immediately begin blogging. Navigate to your login page at domainname.com/wp-admin/ and click the “New Post” button. Once you’ve finished writing a post, click the “Publish” button. Your post will be available on your blog for your entire audience to enjoy.
Marketing Through Blogging
Blogs will continue to be one of the most important online marketing strategies. They can play a key role in establishing your presence in your chosen market while building a loyal readership among your visitors. If harnessed correctly, they can be used to launch products, encourage your affiliates, and support your search engine optimization strategies.
Creating your own blog is simple, even if it seems intimidating at first. Use the steps I’ve described above to install Wordpress onto your domain. Then, get started blogging. Once you do, you’ll wonder why you waited so long.
Blog Design Bootcamp
August 29, 2008 by Elizabeth
Filed under Blogging For Business
Do you want to learn how to continually bring in a income month after month by putting in a small amount of work the first time around. Would you want to learn what all the top internet marketers know when it comes to blogging online.
What do the top Internet Marketers, coaches, speakers, professional bloggers and myself all have in common?
Well, there is a great chance we’re blogging and there’s an even better chance that we’re using THE best blogging platform in the industry.
By taking this training, you’ll be able to…
** Charge a lot for a service that is in high-demand but has low supply in terms of service providers.
** Save time by not relying on your blog or web designer for their time and availability.
** Save money in your budget by not having to pay out another service provider to do your work.
** Increase your incoming client flow and overall exposure with improved and amazing Search Engine Optimization that is done automatically with this technology.
** Become known as an expert in your industry for adopting the art of blogging into your business.
Find out full details and get in on the early bird pricing (until September 5) by visiting www.blogdesignbootcamp.com today!
When you walk away from this training program, you’ll be able to install, customize and utilize fully your blogging software which will save you time, money and stress.
So, join Erin and the other participants on September 15, 2008 for the Blog Design Bootcamp!
