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Bob, why do you use Genesis Framework?

February 12, 2014 by curvs 14 Comments

This morning a friend wrote to me.  This is a friend that I have done some websites for in the past, in fact, quite a lot of websites!  He told me that he is going to take a stab at putting up a new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Starting a Site, WordPress Tips Tagged With: Genesis Framework, StudioPress, WordPress Themes

What are permalinks?

February 4, 2013 by curvs 18 Comments

OK, it's getting to sound a little bit technical here, not something for the newbie, right?  Well, actually, no, it's not really technical at all.  Just kind of a techie sounding word, but it's really … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Starting a Site, WordPress Tips Tagged With: Permalinks

Extending your WordPress site

January 28, 2013 by curvs 4 Comments

What's that you said?  Oh, you say you like WordPress, but it doesn't do exactly what you want it to do? If that is the case, no problem, use WordPress! What?  You say it doesn't do exactly what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Starting a Site, WordPress Plugins Tagged With: plugins, using wordpress plugins to extend your site, WordPress

Customizing your site – Themes

October 27, 2012 by curvs Leave a Comment

Do you know what a WordPress Theme is?  Well, basically, it is a few files and instructions that you can upload that make your site look different.  Themes can change the colors, the layout, really … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Starting a Site Tagged With: Free Themes, Premium Themes, WordPress Themes

Installing WordPress

October 27, 2012 by curvs 2 Comments

OK, so now you have an idea for a website, you have a domain name and you have web hosting for your new site!  Additionally, if you are reading this, you have likely decided to use WordPress as the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Starting a Site Tagged With: Bob Martin install WordPress free, Fantastico, Installing WordPress, Quick Install, WordPress

Web Hosting

October 27, 2012 by curvs Leave a Comment

Web hosting?  What is that?  Well, basically, it means some space on a computer which you will rent on a monthly basis where your website will be housed and served to people who come to read the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Starting a Site Tagged With: HostGator, ServInt, Web Hosting

Domain Name

October 22, 2012 by curvs Leave a Comment

Domain Name If you want a website, the first thing you are going to need is a "domain name."  What is a domain name, or just a domain for short?  Well, as an example, the domain name of this site is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Starting a Site Tagged With: domain name, step-by-step guide

So, you wanna start a website?

October 22, 2012 by curvs Leave a Comment

Welcome to the 21st century!  If you are thinking of starting a website of your own, you are joining a crowd that is growing in size every day!  Millions of people have their own websites now.  Some … [Read more...]

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