Need WP Help Now?

Want a WordPress website? Then you've come to the right spot! My WP 101 resource page is your source for help getting started with WordPress.

This page contains resources to support WordPress site owners in DIY-ing their own website and making it shine.

 

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Blog

Perspective and direction about putting your website to work

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Videos

Tutorials and How-To's, by Kate & others, to show you how it's done

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Documentation Links

Theme and plugin documentation

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Glossary of Terms

What do all these web terms mean?

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New to WP? Start here.

The resources below are here to guide you set up your own WordPress website. WordPress is a free open-source software tool that lets you build your own website using themes and plugins. It's also the most widely used website building software worldwide today, and there are countless free resources, tutorials, videos, articles, and how-to guides available on the web to help WordPress site owners. This is just a sampling. Enjoy!

Styling Your Site with Divi

Styling Your Site with Divi

Now it’s time to make your site look like YOU and YOUR BRAND! That’s where themes come into play. And today, we’re working with the Divi Theme by ElegantThemes.com. Divi Layouts:...

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Video Guides

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WordPress Tutorials & Guides

Installing WordPress

How to install the software on your host platform, the right way. Get the step-by-step guide by WPBeginner.com

Picking a Host

We recommend WPEngine, and discuss why WPEngine is the best WordPress host in this post

WordPress Codex

It's always best to go to the source for instructions and guides. Check out the WordPress Codex here

Need eCommerce?

Then you need WooCommerce. It's the most robust online selling tool for WP, and we've got content coming!

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Divi Documentation from Elegant Themes and others

Learning the Basics

New to Divi? Get started here with a collection of tutorials that cover the basics.

Using the Builder

The ultimate visual page builder. There is a lot to learn and many tutorials to explore!

Customizing Divi

The Divi Theme can be customized using the many controls available in Theme & Customizer.

Header & Nav Setup

Easily customize the look & feel, as well as the structure of your header.

Web Help Free Resources

I believe everyone can have a website that shines – all you need is the right instructions and knowledge. That’s why I created these free web help resources, to help you understand the web and do more online >

Website Care Guide

CARE FOR YOUR SITE LIKE ITS A HOUSEPLANT

Make your launch matter by checking through my FREE printable Pre-Launch Checklist first. These must-do items are easy to implement and have a huge impact on your new site’s success.

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Pre-Launch Checklist

READY TO GO LIVE WITH YOUR SITE?

Make your launch matter by checking through my FREE printable Pre-Launch Checklist first. These must-do items are easy to implement and have a huge impact on your new site’s success.

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Tech Terms Glossary

NEED HELP DECODING WEB & TECH TERMS?

I’ve broken down the top tech terms that come up when working with WordPress in this online Tech Terms Glossary. Looking for a term you don’t see defined? Google it!

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You only get one launch

Make it count.

You've spent a lot of time and effort setting up your new website or landing page and you're ready to put it live so it can start generating leads to your business.

Make sure it's set up to send leads your way by checking the items on my Pre-Launch Checklist first!

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Do you have the right services set up for your site?

Learn to filter through the noise and focus on what counts.

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Are you optimized for search engines with SEO?

Check off the easiest, no-nonsense fixes that have the biggest impact on your site's search visibility.

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Will your site look good on social and mobile?

I call out those can't-miss things like social share previews, mobile responsiveness settings, and other best practices.