Ready for WordPress, but not sure how to get started?
You’ve seen the screenshots. You’ve read the rave reviews. You’ve heard that WordPress is a flexible, powerful way to manage websites, and you want it now.
If you could just get it set up, you’re ready to start writing great blog posts, or selling great products, or otherwise getting your message out there.
The problem is, how do you get the thing set up in the first place? Downloads? FTP? Help! You just want someone to handle the technical details of installation and point you to the place where you can start writing already.
Well, hello there!
I just might be that someone! I’ve installed and customized many WordPress sites, and yours can be next. Whether you choose a quick, no-frills setup or a more extensively customized installation, the powerful and flexible WordPress software puts you in charge.
Here’s what’s included:
Ready to get started? No-Frills Install: Install + Extra Features:
What's included Basic Install Bonus Install
Latest version of WordPress installed for you Yep Yep
Free, customizable WordPress theme installed for you Yep Yep
Package of nine recommended WordPress plugins* installed and activated Yep Yep
Choose your site layout (one-, two-, or three-column) Yep
Your site pre-configured as a blog, a static site, or a site that contains a blog Yep
RSS Feed & Email Subscription widget configured in your sidebar Yep
Up to three PayPal buttons installed for you (so you can sell stuff!) Yep
Your existing Logo or Header, and matching Color Scheme of your choice, installed for you Yep
Contact page with a working contact form Yep
$99
$299
*Here are the nine plugins you get with both Basic and Bonus installs (linked titles lead to my reviews and instructions for using the plugin):
- All-in-One SEO Pack (helps you get found on Google)
- Broken Link Checker (saves you from embarrassing broken links)
- Contact Form 7 (use to create any type of contact form, survey, etc.)
- Exclude Pages from Navigation (lets you customize your navigation links)
- FD Feedburner (seamlessly integrates your RSS feed into Feedburner)
- Google XML Sitemaps (submits your content to Google each time you add a post)
- Simple Tags (advanced management for post tags)
- Sociable (adds buttons to each post so readers can tweet, email, and share your posts)
- WP-DB Backup (schedules automatic database backups)
You will need:
- A web hosting account. If you don’t already have one, I recommend DreamHost. DreamHost starts you with a two-week free trial, and if you buy through my affiliate link, they send me money!
- A domain name (many hosting accounts, including DreamHost accounts, come with one free. If you already have the domain registered through GoDaddy you can simply host it on your DreamHost account)
Ready to get blogging?
Basic Install: $99
Bonus Install: $299
Or, if you need some extra help moving into your online home, consider the Blog Move-in Special. You’ll receive expert proofreading of up to 5 pages of your writing by Michelle Russell, so you’re spared the embarassment of typos and grammatical weirdnesses on your new baby blog.
Blog Move-In Special: $199
