by Michael Szapkiw | News, Website Design
Pictured from left to right: Allison Hannigan, ME! (Michael Szapkiw), Neil Patrick Harris, Jason Segel, my lovely wife (Amanda), Cobie Smulders, and Josh Radnor.
The Story
Kids, I’m excited to tell you the story of how I met, “How I Met Your Mother” actors and actresses, directors and crew from the show.
It’s true.
My lovely wife and I were on the CBS sitcom, How I Met Your Mother. And it was… wait for it… wait for it a little longer… LEGENDARY (as Barney, Neil Patrick Harris, always says in the show). (more…)
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.
More specifically, in this session you’ll find out about: (more…)
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.
More specifically, in this session you’ll find out about: (more…)
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.
More specifically, in this session you’ll find out about: (more…)
by Michael Szapkiw | News
As much as you want to share you content with the world, you also need to make sure that your website and your resources are not being abused.
Here’s how… (more…)
by Michael Szapkiw | News
The title of this post speaks for itself… this new website, created to train you in building a website, is ready to serve you.
Whether you’re a website newbie, technological guru or or techno-phobe, this website was started to help anyone brave enough to say, “I’m sick of all the website gimmicks and high-priced web designers… I’m building my own website with my own website domain name!” This site is built for you who are willing to step up, watch a few videos, read a few lessons, and take action to setup and maintain your own website.
Want to hear some GREAT news?! It’s NOT as hard as you think it is to create and maintain your own site! Yeah!
Between great free technology and my coaching through each step of the process, you have nothing to fear and everything to gain… like a website with your name or your business name on it. Awesome!
Well, as of writing this post, I already have some great materials in store for you. They’re not ready yet, but they will be over the next several weeks. This website will only get better from here, and I look forward to working with you to help you fulfill your dream of creating, building, and having your own website!
All the best,
Michael Szapkiw
Your Building a Website Pro
