In my opinion, picking a name is one of the hardest parts of starting a blog. It took us a while to decide on the name Blog Ambitions. We thought of a few other names, but they were either taken or we felt they didn’t fit the theme of our blog. Your name is everything in the blog world. It sets you apart and it is how people refer to you. That's a lot of pressure! I wish that Juliet was right when she said, What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet." …
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The easiest way to stop comment spam
Whenever I hear the word spam I think of the food spam. Devin actually likes canned Spam. I am going to be honest and say that I have never tried it, nor have I even seen it in person. I just know that most people I know think it is disgusting. I’m sure that as Devin is reading this, he has decided to fix this and we will be having Spam for dinner tonight. I’ll let you know what I think. I already know what I think about comment spam. It is bad. And, tasting it isn't going to change my …
Add pages to your blog
We all know that there is more to a book than the cover. Now that you’ve got your cover set up, you need some intriguing pages. Today we are going to talk about different types of pages your WordPress blog can have and how to create each type of page. Blog The blog page is also referred to as as a blog roll, news feed, blog feed, and posts. This page displays your blog posts in reverse chronological order, by default. We have a separate tutorial for writing a blog post. By default, the blog …
Write the most important page on your blog: the about page
One of the most important pages on your blog is your about page. As you watch your traffic climb, you will soon discover that your about page is one of the most popular pages on your blog. People want to know who the person is behind the writing of your notable blog. Just like a resume is vital in getting a job, an about page is crucial for gaining readers. 10 questions to answer on your about page: Why do you blog? What is your blog about? What does your blog have to offer the …
How to write your first WordPress blog post.
This post is going to discuss how to write, format, and optimize a blog post. The tutorial is directly for WordPress users, but can be applied to any blogging platform. Here's the break down (the first two are for WordPress newbies, so if you're already familiar with WordPress skip to number three). How to add a new WordPress post Adjusting screen options Write a first-rate title Have captivating content What to do before you publish your blog Publishing your blog post Add a new WordPress …
Add an image to your comments with a Gravatar.
Socializing with other bloggers is a great way to make blogging friends and gain readers. You can always use social media to connect with people, but comment on other blogs is another great way to connect with people. You can make your comments more personal by using a Gravatar. What is a Gravatar? A Gravatar is an avatar (an avatar is a thumbnail icon that represents you – a definition in a definition!) that is associated with your email address and is recognized globally. When sites allow …