Do you want to build your own website? The Setup for Success video course is designed to explain the necessary and logical steps to create your own website, powered by one the most popular open source web publishing platforms in the world.
Building your own website with will save you money, time, and will allow you to take control of your online presence.
You will also be able to add only the features and functionality that you want and need. Every website has unique needs and yours is no different. Building your site allows you an easy way to quickly create the proper framework but the flexibility of creating a business website or blog that is unique to you.
You should know that this course is 100% free! All we ask is that you share it with your friends and colleagues if you find our material useful.
- Plain English – Although I talk “geek speak” fluently, this course is presented in plain English. If there are terms that may not be familiar, I take the time to explain their meaning in full. I try my best not to assume anything because you know what they say about assuming…
- How to Plan a Website Properly – I remember my first few websites and it’s a good thing I do, because it serves as a personal lesson on what not to do. They were jumbled, crammed with content and they were not only ugly, but left my visitors (customers) unsatisfied.
- Getting Your Web Address the Right Way – There’s more to purchasing a web address than just choosing a catchy name. You’ll learn what options to consider when choosing a domain, what to look for in your research, and see the domain purchasing process step-by-step.
- How to Host Your Site – Learn how to research and choose a Hosting company based on your specific needs. There is no need to spend hundreds of dollars a year for a high quality hosting service. You will learn what hosting service I prefer and you will join me as I sign up and activate my account.
- Installing WordPress and “Going Live” – There are a few different ways to install the WordPress software on your hosting account. I will show you the exact process I use for my own sites and my client’s sites. Installing WordPress is one thing, but installing WordPress with the future features and security of your website in mind is another.
Our goal in creating this series was to break down the process of building a website into small manageable steps and not only show you those steps in order, but explain why each step is important and what to consider when making decisions along the way.
You should know that our intention is to provide real value in every course, article, and tutorial we provide regarding website building. We aren’t some fly-by-night outfit trying to gain your attention for the purpose of marketing to you. We are are group a professional web developers, designers, writers, instructors and more who all use WordPress every day. Our #1 goal is to show you how to succeed in your online endeavors by using the software that we all love.
We welcome you to view our website building course, Setup for Success. We’re sure that you’ll find it’s packed with useful information to give you a solid understanding on how to get started building your own website or blog for your online business.
