Resources, Tutorials, Tips, Ideas

Hello and welcome to my resources page. I created this list mostly so I could easily click on my favorite tools, but over time I’ve added articles and websites which might be helpful to you.
(Note: I might receive a commission if affiliate links are clicked on and purchased -at no additional charge to you.)

Strategies for Website Planning:

Create Your Business Plan before Building Your Website
Smashing Magazine Comprehensive Website Planning Guide
How a Web Design goes to hell
Why Sliders are a Bad Idea

WordPress Basics

How to Log Into Your WordPress Website
How to find the the front of your website from the dashboard
How to upload photos to WordPress from your phone

Is Your Site Mobile-Friendly?

Check it Here

Web Hosting:

How good is your current web host? Run your IP address through this site Reverse IP Domain Check to see how many other websites are hosted on your same web server. Too many sites on one IP address can cause problems with SEO, as well as cause your site to be “overblocked” if even one other site on your shared host contains some form of adult or explicit content.

I use and recommend Siteground.

Recommended WordPress Themes:

I use the Studiopress Genesis Framework as my primary theme, with some of the following child themes (note: I am an affiliate for Studiopress and received a small commission if you purchase through these links).

For more info on Genesis Themes check out Why Genesis is the Foundation of Any Smart WordPress Design or download The Genesis Guide for Absolute Beginners (PDF – 1.4 MB).