Archive for May, 2009
WordPress Tutorial
I started creating a video to show you the basics of the WordPress menu and ran across this excellent video that did it for me:
Good job on this. Saved me some time… always nice.
Anyway, I think learning WordPress is just a matter of getting in there and poking around. It is so much [...]
Installing Wordpress Using Fantastico
This is so easy you won’t believe it.
First thing you need to do is go to your Cpanel and click on Fantastico. Just look for the smiley face.
Here’s what the page will look like. There will be a menu on the left side like this:
What you need to do is click “WordPress” and you’ll be [...]
Using Filezilla FTP Software
Before we get to setting up Wordpress in Cpanel, let’s get the FTP software training out of the way first.
Although you can use Cpanel for file transfer from your computer to your hosting server, I find it MUCH easier to use an FTP client.
The software I use is Filezilla… it’s free and works great! You [...]
Opening An Account At Hostgator
I recommend using Hostgator as your hosting service because first, they use Cpanel which is the standard control panel for webmasters, and second, I have used them for over 5 years with zero problems. They are really good at updating their servers with the latest software upgrades, etc.
Anyway, it is really simple to setup a [...]
Buying a Domain Name at Namecheap
Today let’s register a domain name and learn how to set up the domain nameservers (DNS).
First let’s use Namecheap.com. I like these guys because their user interface is so darn simple. It doesn’t cost anything to open an account so let’s do that now.
You’ll see the link on the right side of the page. You’ll [...]
