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.
Blog
Perspective and direction about putting your website to work
Videos
Tutorials and How-To's, by Kate & others, to show you how it's done
Documentation Links
Theme and plugin documentation
Glossary of Terms
What do all these web terms mean?
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!
Announcing the Women’s Site Support Community
The Women’s Site Support Community is a place to get WordPress website and web marketing help from & among like-minded female business owners.
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Stock Photos in WordPress – How easy is this?
Stock photos are essential when you’re building out a site and don’t have a pro photographer on hand. Check out this post for the easiest way to use stock photos in WordPress.
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How to launch a WordPress site
So you're ready to launch your WordPress site? If you're happy with how it looks and ready for the rest of the world to see, then it's time to go live with that new website! It...
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Meet the Founder: WordPress Expert Kate Gilbert
WPMaster.me founder Kate Gilbert has been building and supporting websites since 2006 and knows the web inside-out. Kate is based in Jersey City, NJ and is passionate about...
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How to add a news brief widget in WordPress
Need to post notices and news on your homepage to make certain items readily accessible? A text widget in your sidebar is a perfect way to add News Briefs to your homepage....
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How to Log In to Your WordPress Dashboard
The dashboard is the place where all the settings, content and imagery for a WordPress site are configured and stored. The first step to editing your WordPress site is...
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Site Name & General Settings on WordPress
When you are new to WordPress, there are a few things you need to take care of right off the bat - namely, naming your site. And a few other basic settings, like Permalinks. This...
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How to Set Pretty Permalinks in WordPress
Want "pretty permalinks" on your WordPress site? Here's how: "Pretty permalinks" are links that look nice in the browser and make sense. They're "pretty" because users can read...
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Landing Page Love: 10 tips for the best landing page
A landing page can be the cornerstone of your marketing plan – if it’s set up correctly. Learn how to lay out your landing page for success in this post >
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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!
WP Resources from the Blog
Stock Photos in WordPress – How easy is this?
Stock photos are essential when you’re building out a site and don’t have a pro photographer on hand. Check out this post for the easiest way to use stock photos in WordPress.
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How to launch a WordPress site
So you're ready to launch your WordPress site? If you're happy with how it looks and ready for the rest of the world to see, then it's...
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Do your customers know how to do business with you?
Do your customers know how to do business with you? They might need a little reminder. See how you can teach your customers how to do business with you.
read moreDivi 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.
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.
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!
