Note to reader: The Book-Snapper Author theme is no longer available. However, the of the following installation instructions can be used for installing other WordPress themes. In Building an Author Website Step Five, I showed you how to check the WordPress Theme Directory for free author themes via your Administration Panel Dashboard>Appearance>Themes. In Building An Author Website Step […]
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Building an Author Website Step Ten: BookSnapper Author Theme
Note to reader: The Booknapper Author Theme is no longer available for purchase. It seems that with each post I write in my Building an Author Website series, the road parts like Robert Frost’s two roads diverging in a yellow wood, and I keep taking the road less traveled by. But believe me, the road you […]
Building an Author Website Step Nine: Your WordPress Theme
Note to reader: The Booksnapper Author Theme is no longer available for purchase. Changing the WordPress theme once you’ve invested valuable time and energy into building and customizing your author website is not advisable. I know because, as I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I learn things the hard way.
Building an Author Website: Maintenance Mode
It’s time to show you how to put your new website in maintenance mode, just in case you don’t want anyone to see your site while in progress. Let me introduce three WordPress Plugins that do the job for you. Ultimate Maintenance Mode This plugin displays a screenshot of your website with an over-lay window […]
Building an Author Website Step Eight: Playing with Plugins
One of the most rewarding things about Self-Hosting with WordPress.org is the ability to install powerful plugins to extend your website’s functionality. Compare it to accessorizing your home with all the latest gadgets and fashions to make it uniquely your own.
Building an Author Website Step Seven: Administration Panel Housekeeping
Before we get to the fun part of decorating your new cyber home, let’s take care of some general housekeeping tasks via the navigation menu on the left side of your WordPress Administration panel. Hover your mouse over the Settings menu at the very bottom of the vertical menu below your Dashboard and a submenu […]
