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Learning WP

by Brekat23
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Hi!

I need to get my WP blog better optimized, however I'm a total newb.

I'm going to search some videos or something maybe thats related to WP for Dummies, haha - but if anyone knew of any they could share with me, I'd be happy to give out some 'thanks'


Have a good one,

Bre
#learning
  • Profile picture of the author reynoldscorb
    I would start by downloading a few free plugins.

    All in One SEO
    All in One Webmasters
    Google XML Sitemaps


    This will take care of your meta tags for the site, and will also allow you to add SEO to each individual post and page. The Webmasters plugin will allow you to manage your Google, Yahoo, and Bing accounts in one place.

    Also I would recommend Google XML Sitemaps to automatically generate a sitemap. Then use All in One Webmasters to submit that sitemap. This should be a good start!
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  • Profile picture of the author George Tee
    Besides what reynold is sharing, you can
    #1) remember to change your permalinks
    #2) add in facebook like or sharecount
    #3) add tweetmeme
    #4) Remember your google analytics
    #5) add in optin somewhere visible in your site
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  • Profile picture of the author reynoldscorb
    Great recommendation on the permalinks. I have found the most success changing the permalinks to "custom" --> "/%category%/%postname%".

    I also left out earlier to add some kind of social networking submission plugin so viewers can bookmark your posts and pages.
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    • Profile picture of the author crystalq
      Originally Posted by reynoldscorb View Post

      I have found the most success changing the permalinks to "custom" --> "/%category%/%postname%".
      Like this you mean...

      /%category%/%postname%/

      Make sure these " / " are in place properly or you can mess up the link structure.
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      • Profile picture of the author gixxer
        I got "Wordpress for Dummies" by Lisa Sabin-Wilson and it's pretty good. There's a LOT of information in there and I think it's s good reference to have nearby.

        A side question: You guys all recommend having ONLY ONE category for your posts? Is that right?

        Adam
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  • Profile picture of the author George Tee
    @reynoldscorb : Yup.. That's the best permalinks I felt too!
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  • Profile picture of the author Simo
    Hi Bre,

    Check out this thread:

    http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...fications.html

    If you need anything further, then reach out the the people who have commented on this thread or the one I suggested. I guarantee you'll be looked after.

    cheers
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  • Profile picture of the author helisell
    expertwordpress

    First time I've ever understood wordpress stuff AND it cost nothing wow!
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  • Profile picture of the author Nathan Rufus
    Hey Bre,

    For something FREE and very valuable check out thirtydaychallenge.com

    Will tell you exactly how to really optimise your blog as well as a lot of other marketing things.

    It's a full marketing course (...on that sort of business model...)

    Reeach new heights

    Nathan
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    • Profile picture of the author gixxer
      Originally Posted by Nathan Rufus View Post

      Hey Bre,

      For something FREE and very valuable check out thirtydaychallenge.com

      Will tell you exactly how to really optimise your blog as well as a lot of other marketing things.

      It's a full marketing course (...on that sort of business model...)

      Reeach new heights

      Nathan
      Just signed up for this!

      Thanks!

      Adam
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      • Profile picture of the author Nathan Rufus
        Originally Posted by gixxer View Post

        Just signed up for this!

        Thanks!

        Adam
        No problem Adam.

        You'll find it really good.

        Ed Dale is one of the best and the quality of that course is well known.

        Reach new heights

        Nathan
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  • Profile picture of the author Russell Turner
    I'll second Ed Dale and the Thirty Day Challenge. It's an incredible course and it's all free!
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  • Profile picture of the author Brekat23
    Haha wow ok everyone who offered their advice and support to me in this thread...I reach out to you with an e-handshake, or e-hug whichever you prefer haha. Your all awesome, thanks so much!
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  • Profile picture of the author LucindaWatrous
    If you need anything else, feel free to contact me. I'm a WordPress designer, but I wouldn't charge you to consult.
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  • Profile picture of the author crystalq
    @gixxer No, put your content into cats related to your post/article/video what ever you have.

    @Stuart
    Really? once I forgot to have one of those dashes and my permalink structure went wack, it was a dash in between like /%tags%%cats%/%post%/. The end one must not be a necessity.
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  • Profile picture of the author Cool_Roxas
    Hi Brekat23, other than Ed Dale's 30dc I also recommend Steven's supersimpleblogging.com.
    I'm not really fond of 30dc's Wordpress Direct (very high monthly fees for beginner). You can check out Steven's ssb. Both are free btw so you are free to choose
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