How to remove the “uncategorised” category from your WordPress or WooCommerce site
When you first start using WordPress, you may notice that your posts default to the “uncategorised” category automatically. If you made your may to Posts > Categories, you may also have noticed that there’s no way to delete it from the list. This post will show you how to remove the “uncategorised” category and set…
How to install and test self-hosted WordPress locally on your computer (using MAMP)
There has been so many emails in my inbox during this pandemic asking about how to go about setting up a new WordPress site to test a new idea. Installing WordPress on your computer allows you to try out ideas privately without needing a domain or web host or putting your site online for the…
35 things to do after installing WordPress
You’ve chosen your domain, purchased your hosting and installed WordPress. You’ve logged in and made it to the WordPress Dashboard. Now what? While it’s tempting to go straight into creating content, working through this checklist will have your site setup correctly, which will benefit you when it comes to usability, speed, SEO and keeping your…
Complete guide to moving from Blogger to self-hosted WordPress without losing Google rankings
Do you currently have a blog on Blogger which you’d like to transfer to self-hosted WordPress? Although there are a couple of upfront costs and may be a slight learning curve, I highly recommend WordPress.org – it gives you more control, more options and opens up a world of possibilities for growth. What is WordPress.org?…
How to properly move from WordPress.com to self hosted WordPress.org
Have you made the decision to move from WordPress.com to the self-hosted version of WordPress? I highly recommend WordPress.org over WordPress.com. There are a couple of upfront costs but in the long term WordPress.org is definitely worth it – it gives you more control, more options and opens up a world of possibilities for growth.…
Web Host Providers for WordPress users [affiliate links]
Performance, security, reliability and cost are among the top factors when deciding where to host your blog or website. There are a number of good hosts available these days and even more average hosts, it can get really overwhelming when trying to decide who to choose. Here’s a breakdown of web hosting options in 2020…
Just moved to self-hosted WordPress? Here’s what you need to know
Self-hosted WordPress or wordpress.org is known as a Content Management System (CMS). A CMS is a software that allows you to easily create, edit, organise and publish content from a simple interface. If you’re thinking about going with WordPress then I’d recommend self-hosted over wordpress.com, as it gives you full access and is very customisable.…
8 factors to consider when choosing a web host provider for your blog
Eight things to think about when choosing your web host provider
How to point your domain to a different web hosting company
Now that you’ve learned all about domains and hosting and have hopefully managed to purchase exactly what you need, it’s time to link the two together so we can set up your new website or blog. When and why do I need to link my domain and hosting? As mentioned in those previous posts, you…
The difference between hosted and self-hosted blogging platforms
Today I wanted to talk about a topic that can be confusing when you first decide to start a blog – the initial setup. You’ll read things about free blogging platforms, self-hosted platforms, domains and hosting and the many differences between them. This post will explain all that! I’ve actually had this in my drafts…
Hosting 101: complete guide to purchasing hosting for your blog
Following on from my post explaining domains, this post is all about web hosting. Hosting is one of the most important things when launching a site. It can be incredibly intimidating and overwhelming trying to figure out, especially when you’re just getting started. This will a long post, as I want to carefully explain each…
Domains 101: complete guide to purchasing a domain for your blog
Continuing on from last weeks post today I’m going to talk about domains – what they are, when/why you need one and where to purchase from. What is a domain name? A domain name is the web address or part of the URL that you see in the search bar of your web browser. They…
What is domain privacy protection and why you need it
How many of you have purchased your own domain name? If you have, did you know that your personal information could be publicly available to anyone? This post will explain what a private domain is and how to make sure you protect your personal information. What is a Private Domain? WHOIS is an organisation that…
How to install and setup self-hosted WordPress in 4 easy steps
Today’s tutorial is a quick and easy guide showing how to setup self-hosted WordPress within minutes. This post has been a long time coming but as more people are starting to blog and more bloggers are looking towards WordPress, I thought it was finally time to show you how to do it yourself. What is…
Beginners Guide to Using the WordPress (Hosted .COM) Platform
My recent post was about choosing a blogging platform – WordPress vs Blogger, now that you’ve decided to go with WordPress.com, it’s time to learn a little bit more about it. This guide will give you a quick insight into setting up a blog, finding your way around the dashboard, writing your first post and…
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Hosting, domains and everything you need to know about setting up your new WordPress site
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