by Michael Szapkiw | News, Podcast
Podcast Episode Overview
In this episode of the Building a Website Pro podcast, we continue our journey together in building a website by discussing how to log in to your WordPress website. I also give a thorough overview of all the tabs and buttons in the WordPress administration area and the WordPress dashboard. This is your main control panel you will use to make all the changes and updates to your website.
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by Michael Szapkiw | News, Podcast, Website Design
Podcast Episode Overview
In this episode of the Building a Website Pro podcast, we continue our journey together in building a website starting with the basics. I introduce to you the online blogging software, website software, content management system, and any of the other terms used for it, WordPress.
I discuss the what, why and how of a WordPress website.
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by Michael Szapkiw | How to, Keyword Research, News, Podcast
Podcast Episode Overview
In this second episode of the Building a Website Pro podcast, I start our journey together in building a website. And where does that journey begin? It begins with being certain with yourself what the purpose is for your website and then choosing a domain name (e.g. YourWebsiteDomain.com).
You might love kitty cats and decide to start a website about them… but what is your goal for that website? Will it just be a hobby website with a glutinous array of pictures of you with your cats? Are you building an eportfolio (electronic portfolio) website that can serve as an online resume or vitae? Or are you building a website to raise money and find volunteers for a non-profit you are starting in Haiti? Regardless of the purpose, the important thing is to have one! 🙂
Once you know your website’s purpose, you can more aptly decide how to name it! And I walk through all the things you need to know to choose the best domain that’s right for you.
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by Michael Szapkiw | Podcast
Podcast Episode Overview
In this (the very FIRST) episode of the Building a Website Pro podcast (yay!). This podcast has been long overdue for being recorded and released, but I am REALLY excited to finally be bringing it your way. This is only the first of many to come. While there’s not necessarily much “actionable” content in this episode, I take it as an opportunity to start our journey together with me bringing you great WordPress and Web design content.
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by Michael Szapkiw | How to, Keyword Research, Website Design
Anyone building a website will eventually need to choose a website address or “domain name” for their website if they want it accessible to the world of the Internet. Just like a physical street address helps people find you in person, a Web address is your location on the Internet where people can find your website and find you.
First and foremost, if you’re building your own website, you absolutely must have your own custom domain name. You do not want an unprofessional domain name with someone else’s name branded in it like “www.buildingawebsitepro.BLOGSPOT.com” (note the “Blogspot” part). Even though you can create a website for free with services like that, it’s never truly your own website, and you give up a lot of flexibility and freedom in the goals you want to accomplish with your website. (more…)
