There are many of you out there who have great ideas for starting an online business, but when it comes to the fundamentals of building a website, some just get cold feet and are completely lost. This shouldn’t be the case because it’s actually easier to get started now than 10 years ago. [Read more…]
How to Get An SSL Certificate For a Website and Track With Google
As the online world becomes more transparent, consumers are becoming more susceptible to cyber threats. The good news is, we as business owners can curb this problem by adding a security feature online. In this article, I am going to go in-depth about how to get an SSL certificate for a website (WordPress) and what changes you can expect to see on Google Console and Analytics. [Read more…]
Typepad Vs WordPress SiteRubix – Which Blogging Platform Is Better
Typepad is a paid blogging platform that was launched back in 2003 and the way you create a blog is by organizing content using functional tabs. The backend is very much like Google Blogger so it’s not a drag-and-drop type of website builder. Within the platform, you can also connect with other niche bloggers who are hosted by the network. [Read more…]
How to Create a Restaurant Website, On A Budget That Works
Building an online presence for a food business is important and it starts by learning how to create a restaurant website. By now, you are probably aware of three options; using simple website builders that seem to provide everything out of the box, using a content management system like WordPress or hire a professional designer. [Read more…]
Want To Buy Comments for Your Blog? Don’t Waste Your Time
Recently, I found a new type of gig online – blog commenting services. The job basically requires you to read an article and give a 3 to 4 liners in exchange for a fee. Sounds like a fair trade, right? But why would people want to buy comments in the first place? [Read more…]
Where To Purchase Domain Names – Comparing The Cost and Value
One of the most common questions I get from readers on this blog is where to purchase domain names to start their own online business. Many of you ask for cheap and reliable service, but this kind of ‘package’ can be very rare on the internet. Anyways, I set out to research on the subject matter and found a few platforms to help you do some comparison. [Read more…]
Do You Need a Website for Affiliate Marketing?
When a friend asked me this question, my straightforward answer was yes. It was one of the few things that I learned when I started my online business in 2014 and I didn’t think that it was an exception. I know that the technicalities of setting a website and optimizing for the search engines can be a steep learning curve for some people. [Read more…]
What Plugins Do I Need for WordPress? My Top 4 Recommendations
One of the good things about WordPress is the ability to customize using different type of plugins. Some blogs recommend that you have 10 or even 20 installed for optimum performance. But if you are new to all this, it’s quite common to ask what plugin would you need for WordPress. [Read more…]