What To Do With A New WordPress Blog
So you just got a bright shiny new WordPress blog and you are dying to get it it all tricked out and looking perfect right? Slow down there speedy! The first thing to do is ask yourself a few questions and see if you should spend the time or money to get the WordPress blog to look how you really want.
Remove Title From WordPress Page Template
There may be certain situations when you will want to remove the title of the page that appears just above the actual content on WordPress pages. The placement and look of the page title is theme specific and you might want to remove it if you are using static front page option or just want a page on your blog that looks a little different than the rest of your WordPress pages.
Choose The Right WordPress Theme
Choosing a theme for your WordPress blog is something that most new bloggers do before even getting their site up and running. With the growing popularity of WordPress, comes so many more theme choices from many different theme authors. Choosing a Wordpress theme that fits your design needs or wants is important. But what is more important is choosing one that fits your knowledge level or learning aptitude.
Change Google AdSense Code On WordPress Theme
Using an AdSense ready or any “ads” ready WordPress theme can be an easy way to get a decent theme for your WordPress blog or site. But to use one you need to know how to change the AdSense code on the theme to your own. Unless you want to generate AdSense cash for the themes author!
Change Or Add A WordPress Header Image
Changing or adding a new header image to a WordPress theme is one of the first things most people want to do to change the look of their WordPress blog. Changing a WordPress header image is a little easier than adding one to a theme that has none. Since all themes are coded differently its hard to explain exactly how to do this for each one, but here are the basics.
Where To Find Free WordPress Themes
WordPress is arguably the most popular self-hosted blogging platform available today and with that comes a big following of gifted WordPress theme and plugin coders. There are thousands of free WordPress themes available for download and use.
Create A 404 Error Redirect For WordPress
There are several different solutions for a 404 error page or redirect with a WordPress site or blog. A 404 error is when a URL on a domain is not found or available. If you play around with enough WordPress themes you will see that WordPress theme authors will use many different solutions for a 404 error page. Some are a bit more user friendly than others, and some unscrupulous theme authors will even redirect your visitors to their website with a 404 error redirect.
Flash Slideshow On WordPress Theme Header
Adding a flash slideshow on your WordPress blog can be done but you will need some knowledge and the right plugin to get it done. Or you can contact a graphic design specialist to get the job done for you.
Customize WordPress Theme Add Home link To Your WordPress Blog
Adding a “Home” link on your WordPress blog can be as simple as pasting some HTML code into a text widget or a theme file. Or it can get as complex as adding a navigation bar to the header. Since I am too lazy to figure out an easy way to tell you how to code and add a navigation bar this WordPress guide will take the easy route to add a home link to your WordPress Blog.
When To Find The Right WordPress Theme
Finding The right WordPress theme is one of, if not the only thing most new bloggers thing about. I often get a total newbie blogger that wants me to setup WordPress for them that is completely and totally focused on the theme. While the look of your blog or site is important, the first thing to focus on, for those new to WordPress is if you are going to stick to blogging.
