Hi, and welcome. If you’re just starting to think about building something great online, or you have a website already, this collection is designed to provide practical information to help you.
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In memory of Robin Cockrell.
Let’s begin…
Getting started with building something great online. Before you start building something online — a website, a blog, an online shop, or something ese — here are some things to consider, first. Plus, some tough love…
Creating and building your identity and your brand online. Your website name is your brand, and there are a few ways to choose a name…
Attracting and reaching your audience by targeting. Targeting is about finding and attracting your tribe, offering solutions to their problems, and staying focused. It’s that focusing part that is so difficult…
There are lots of online platforms you can use to build your website. Once you’ve figured out what you want to do and who you want to reach, it’s time to build your new website — or change your existing website. Choosing the right platform for your site depends on your skills, your needs, and what you’re offering online.
Understanding and using open-source software. Not all online platforms are open-source, but some of the most popular platforms are. So it makes sense to know about open-source, and how it can help you. GPL is also covered here.
The world of working with WordPress. Many people use WordPress to run their websites because it’s free and it can do just about anything. Here’s why WordPress may be a good choice, how it works, how to keep it secure, and more.
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