September 2010

How do I learn to build web sites? 0

Posted September 19, 2010 by Natalie MacLees

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If you want to learn to build web sites, it can be absolutely overwhelming trying to figure out where to start and what to learn. In this article, I’ll give some advice to those who want to build web sites, for any reason. I’ll also give lots of resources for where you can go to learn what you need to know or get help if you’re stuck on a project.

The most important thing you can have if you want to build web sites is passion – passion for the work will keep you motivated to constantly learn new techniques and technologies that you’ll need to know to keep your skill set up to date and relevant.

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WordPress Expert Panel 2

Posted September 13, 2010 by Natalie MacLees

Save the date WordPress fans! You won’t want to miss our next meetup – WordPress Expert Panel! If you have a WordPress site or are thinking about building one, no doubt you’ve got piles of questions: What’s the best plugin for…? How do I…? How come my site won’t…? What’s the best way to…? Where [...]

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How to Name Your Web Site 0

Posted September 5, 2010 by Natalie MacLees

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A domain name is the name you type into your browser to reach a web site. There are millions of them in use, and thousands more being registered every day. Here’s an explanation of what domain names are, how they work, and how you can find the best domain name(s) for your web site.

Finding just the right domain name can be a frustrating process, but we’ll spell out the best tools to use and the pitfalls you need to watch out for.

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