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  • Preview, Customize, and Install a Theme in WordPress 3.4

    WordPress 3.4 has some super new features for locating, previewing and customizing free themes in the WordPress repository. In this video, you’ll see how to search for and view themes in the new previewer window. Plus, you’ll see why some themes with advanced features don’t display well in the previewer, but work perfectly well on your site. You’ll also see the customizing features you can try before you make the theme active.

  • Disturbing Trend on Google and Facebook

    Last week, Google reported its earnings were up since the Penguin update. This, to the detriment of organic search. And after more than a year of throttling what fans can see on the pages they follow, Facebook is offering more paid promoted post options. In other words, if you’re not willing to purchase ads on both Google and Facebook, your posts may never get seen. Here’s what you can do about it.

  • Welcome to the New BlogAid Site

    BlogAid has expanded and to celebrate the new theme launch I’m offering discounts on a new class package for a limited time. The Scratch to Published class series has been expanded. The new class for Advanced Site Owners offers in-depth SEO, content, and conversion analysis. It’s perfect for those who are ready to take their site to the next level. The open slots for this class sold out for a month prior to its public release. The introductory rate lasts until August 10th. Sign up now to get your classes started at this low price.

  • How to Choose and Purchase a Domain Name

    Your domain name is the single most valuable virtual property you own next to your site’s actual content. It’s important to choose the right domain and to purchase it from a reputable registrar. Plus, there are other important factors to consider about how to protect your domain name, how to point it to a site, and how to transfer it. Read on to discover what you need to know about how to choose, purchase, and manage your domain name.

  • How to Move Your Site to a New Host

    With a little planning, moving your WordPress website to a new host can be a fairly easy task. Moving your site includes the migration of your actual site files, pointing your domain to their new location, and reconfiguring your site contact email. Read on to discover the steps you need to take so that you have the least down time and incur the least expenses.