WordPress is a Content Management System, meaning you add content (text, images, video, etc) and WordPress displays it on the web. Exactly how it is displayed depends on your website design, or what’s called a WordPress “Theme”. Adding content on… continue reading →

To edit your website, you must login. Do this by visiting your website, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click “Login”. (If you are already logged in you can click “Admin” and go straight to the WordPress editor.)… continue reading →

While it’s not specific to WordPress, many new website owners also get new email addresses (YourName@YourDomain.com). If your website includes a new email account, you can login by visiting YourDomain.com/webmail Enter you username and password, and click “Login”. If this… continue reading →

WordPress separates content into two main sections, Posts and Pages; and a third incidental section, Widgets, which your website might also include. You can edit content in all these sections. POSTS are grouped together in categories, they are often dated… continue reading →

To add a post: Under “Posts” click “Add New”. Give it a title where it says “Enter title here” (like the subject line of an email). Keep it short and sweet, and be very descriptive. Fill in the details in… continue reading →

To edit an entry: Click “Posts” (or “Pages”) to see all entries listed chronologically by date published. Click the title of the entry you wish to edit. Make your changes. You’re almost ready. Click “Preview” above the blue “Update” button…. continue reading →

While editing a post or page you might want to add images. Below the entry’s title, next to “Upload/Insert”, hover your mouse cursor over the four icons to see their options: the first is “Add an Image” and the fourth… continue reading →

Hyperlinks are the nervous system of the web. They are what connects everything to everything else. They are what makes the Web a web, and what makes the web The Web! (That was awkward.) While editing or creating posts and… continue reading →

Occasionally when you login to WordPress there will be a note at the top of the screen that says: WordPress 3.0.4 is available! Please update now. Keeping your website up-to-date is good practice, as these upgrades are often security enhancements…. continue reading →

Following the simple rules-of-thumb below will give you a better chance of getting visitors to your site, grabbing their attention, and keeping it. When writing for the web, you should keep in mind the following two things: 1. How people read… continue reading →