You can totally do WordPress.

WordPress can be so intimidating at first. When I switched from Blogger, I cried. And I'm not a crier.

But that happened because I didn't have someone telling me where to start, and to start small. (Just the typical "How to Start a Blog in 5 Easy Steps!" post from a popular blogger. The only thing that was easy was giving someone my credit card, and I learned later that they only write those posts for the $65 commission from their hosting company, not to actually help people.)

I'm here to be that helper for you. You'll find WordPress basics here, in plain English, not technical terms that will leave you just as frustrated and confused as you started.

And if you have a question you don't see answered here, send me a note. Really! I'd love to help you out.

How to change your DNS information

Written on:1.3.18 Updated on: 1.3.18

Before I tell you how to change your domain name's DNS info, I want to give you a quick explanation of what it all means. That way what you're doing … [Read more...] about How to change your DNS information

How to install a WordPress child theme

Written on:3.30.17 Updated on: 4.3.17

Puppy shenanigans included, a WordPress theme and child theme can be installed in less than 5 minutes. Watch the video below for step-by-step … [Read more...] about How to install a WordPress child theme

How to Install WordPress

Written on:3.28.17 Updated on: 4.3.17

Once you have purchased your domain and hosting, the next step is setting up WordPress. In the video below, I'll show you how to install WordPress on … [Read more...] about How to Install WordPress

How to optimize images

Written on:11.23.15 Updated on: 10.27.17

What is an optimized photo? It's a photo that is the appropriate pixel size (width and height), an appropriate file size (the smaller, the better), … [Read more...] about How to optimize images

Website terms made easy

Written on:11.11.15 Updated on: 4.3.17

So many terms! If you're confused and overwhelmed by all the new words you keep regarding setting up a blog or website, this is the post for … [Read more...] about Website terms made easy

What’s required to start a WordPress site?

Written on:11.9.15 Updated on: 1.30.18

There are only two things you need before you can set up a WordPress blog: a domain and hosting. Essentially, if your website was a house, the … [Read more...] about What’s required to start a WordPress site?