Update: Many of you are arriving here from Google by searching for "Oops! Directory exists!". If you read through the comments below, the reason for this error message is explained, but the end result and direction from Bluehost support is that you can ignore this error message and continue installing WordPress without harm. I'm assuming since you're reading this article, you've decided to host your blog with Bluehost. If not, you're in the wrong place. Visit the How to install WordPress Continue Reading
How to install WordPress on HostGator
I'm assuming since you're reading this article, you decided to host your blog with Host Gator. If not, you're in the wrong place. Visit the How to install WordPress parent article and choose the right install WordPress article for you. Installing Wordpress on Hostgator Installing WordPress on HostGator is incredibly easy and is one of the many reasons I recommend hosting with them. HostGator uses a software package called Fantastico. Fantastico is a commercial scripting library that Continue Reading
How to install WordPress
Now that we've addressed hosting for blogs, it's time to install WordPress and get the actual blog itself up and going. The answer to: "How to install WordPress" unfortunately varies based on your host. Some blog hosting companies offer very simple and easy "one-click" installers, others do not. The one-click installers are simply a matter of logging into your hosts administrative interface and choosing the option to install WordPress. For hosting companies that don't provide one-click Continue Reading
10 things you should never forget when blogging
In the six years that I've been blogging, I've learned a number of things about blogging. I thought I would share with you the 10 most critical things that you should never forget when blogging. These are core values and attributes that you should always keep in the foresight of your mind whenever you are working on your blog. 1 - Put your readers first, without them your blog is nothing Many bloggers make the mistake of not putting their readers first. Sure search engine traffic is Continue Reading
How to update your name servers
Now that you have your own blog name and domain and hosting set-up, there's one little thing we need to take care of: pointing your domain name to your hosting company. First a little background. What are domain name servers? You use domain name servers each time you access a website, click on a web link or send an email. Domain name servers work magically behind the scenes. Every server on the internet is given an IP Address. An IP Address is unique number in the form 999.999.999.999. Continue Reading
Hosting for blogs
Hosting for blogs is the foundation for your site and finding a reliable hosting company that minimizes the down time for your blog and optimizes performance is critical to your long term success. Fortunately the internet is full of hosting companies. There are literally thousands of hosting companies to choose from all with their own set of advantages and disadvantages. The problem is many of these companies are what most consider "fly by night" companies, meaning they aren't long term. Continue Reading
Blogger or WordPress?
As a blog consultant, one of the most common questions I get asked by new bloggers is whether they should use Blogger or WordPress? My answer as with most answers I give is: It depends. Additionally, most people need a little more information in order to understand what they are really asking. What is blogger? Blogger is a free web based blogging platform owned and operated by Google. Blogger allows people to quickly and easily start a blog with no initial cost. Here's a breakdown of the pros Continue Reading
How to get more blog comments
One of the unique features of a blog is the ability for your readers to share their opinion, thoughts or perspective on your articles. In my opinion, comments from readers add to value of the article and frankly when reading a blog I often enjoy reading the comments more than I do the article itself. Lots of comments are also the sign of a healthy and active blog. Many new (and even not so new) bloggers are often frustrated because they only get a few if any comments. I've been there and Continue Reading
Start a money making blog – Series Introduction
One way that you can create a side income is to start a money making blog. Literally thousands of bloggers from around the world are generating both side and full-time incomes from their blogs and you can too. This series will take you step by step through the process. I'll guide you through coming up with an idea all the way through to starting to make money with it. Skeptical? I know, I was too. Many money making ideas on the internet are a bit sketchy, but you have my word that you Continue Reading
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