Buying a domain name
- How to choose a URL
- Research names at register.com
- Sign up for hosting at MDD Hosting Discount code is WHT50
WordPress
- Why WordPress?
- Plugins: My list | WP Beginner list | More recommended plugins
- Themes: My list | WP beginner list
- Anatomy of a wordpress theme
- WordPress Codex (where you can get all of your wordpress questions answered)
- A few recommendations from my students last semester: Hiero, Snapshot, Parabola, Ilisa, Duena, Portafolio, Time.
Recommended reading
- WordPress for Beginners
- Problogger Blog Tips
- Book: Building a WordPress Blog People Want to Read
- Book: Secrets of Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure Income
- Chris’ WordPress bookmarks
