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Top 10 WordPress Terms My new WordPress clients are often confused about some of the terminology of WordPress.  This makes it more difficult to communicate effectively with them about what they want from their WordPress sites and blog. So, I've decided to list thetop 10 WordPress related terms everyone who uses WordPress should know. Term 1: Themes A Theme is a collection of files that create the visual look of your WordPress website or blog.  Themes are kinda like 'skins' that you can easily download, install and start using on your site.  Themes also can include some custom features to give you greater control over the presentation and functionality of your site.  In general, only one Theme can be used at a time. Term 2: Templates In WordPress, templates are one of several specific files that control how a particular page on your site is displayed.  For instance, your theme may have multiple page layouts, perhaps one with a sidebar and one without....

Search engines love the word press platform. Once a secret amongst under ground marketers, the power of this amazing tool has now been exposed to the masses so much so that simply using word press for search engine optimizing is no longer enough. Don't despair though, as in this article I will share with you 4 amazing tips that will give you theadvantage and propel your blog to the top of the search engine rankings. 1. High Quantity, Quality Content First and foremost google search engine optimization is about having great content. Multiple pages of keyword rich content will get you ahead in the rankings but only if it is packed full of well written quality information. When writing your posts you must satisfy both your readers and the search engines, and both will mark you down if your content is bad. Always be sure t keep your readers pleased and you will in turn please the search engines too. 2. Web Site Search Engine Optimization For WordPress Using Plugins There are a nu...

Experienced bloggers know and novice bloggers quickly learn that the fastest way to lose followers is to stop posting on your blog. Even a short absence that is unannounced can make your followers lose faith and move on. Make sure you handle your blogging absences properly so you do not lose all the momentum you have built up. Planned Absences Planned absences are easy to handle. You can announce on your blog when the absence will happen and you can even announce why. This will prepare your followers for the anticipated silence. You may want to consider recruiting a guest blogger if your absence will be for more than a few days. Depending on the topic of your blog you can also consider pre-posting your blog entries. You can pre-date blog entries that will not appear on your blog until the date specified. Doing this will make it appear as if you are behind your computer screen blogging away when perhaps you are laying on the beach drinking a daiquiri. Unplanned Absences By t...

Since the advent of the Web, it has become increasingly easy for people to monitor their trademarks on the Internet. A simple search can reveal similar business names, mottos, logos, designs, and other identifying devices. In fact, overthe last decade there has been a dramatic increase in trademark infringement claims. If your search for trademarks on the Internet has shown a violation of your intellectual property, you can protect yourself with the professional help of a New York trademark attorney. Trademarks Involving Domain Names Trademarks on the Internet involving domain names have received a good deal of attention recently. This is because domain names are significant when companies want to establish an online presence. But the problem is that anyone can register an available domain name, and so a company isn't always the first to get the name they want. If a company's desired domain name has been taken by someone else, they may choose to fight for the domain. In t...

Social media has emerged as a viable way for start ups and small businesses to establish their brands on the internet without spending too much money. Unfortunately, many small business owners also feel daunted by the task ahead. The learning curve can be smooth or steep, depending on how comfortable you are with the web and technology in general. You don't have to apply a full-fledged method immediately though. It takes time to get momentum going. In the meantime, here are some tips you should keep in mind when starting out: Start Small While Thinking Big It would be foolhardy to jump into every trend you see without looking into its relevance for your business. Try out a couple of social media sites first and create profiles there. Regularly add friends, fans, and followers by contacting both regular customers and prospects. It is important to update your profile regularly with new content and fresh information. If you see results from the first few endeavors,...

Everyday thousands of individuals decide to begin some kind of internet business. All they know in the beginning is that they wish to make money online. Most of them do not know how they are going to achieve that goal. They tend to think making cash on the internet is rather simple. It's true that for internet marketing, the amount of cash you've to invest is far less than any physical business. But making a living on the internet is certainly not easy. The most common mistake made by the beginners is that they try to develop their online business using only free resources and tools. They don't want to invest even a single dollar on their web business. The general tendency is that they will start with free resources and when they begin making some money, they will invest later to develop and expand their business. That is why they produce free of charge web sites or blogs supplied by numerous businesses. They do not realize that for a long term company thi...

Some people blog for the pure pleasure of blogging about something they are passionate about. Some people blog with the goal of making money. There are a number of ways you can monetize your blog. You can choose one or more of them depending on which is the most appropriate for you blog's topic and your blog's followers. Making Money with Affiliate Arrangements   Depending on the topics of your blog you may be able to make money through affiliate relationships. If your blog is on a topic that relates directly to products you can almost assuredly make money by placing affiliates' ads on your site. For example, if you have a blog about accessories you can sign-up for affiliate programs from retailers of accessories. You can place affiliate ads on your blog as well as add affiliate links in your actual blog postings. The affiliate relationships may even drive some of your content. If you can earn money by mentioning a new product or service on your blog and provide a l...