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BuddyPress

Just this past week I was introduced to a new function of WordPress for the single user – BuddyPress, a function of WordPress that was originally designed to add social networking features.  Up until now, BuddyPress has only been available for WordPress MU (multiusers) and I must say, I had been quite jealous.  That is until it’s release last Tuesday.

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What is a Gravatar?

While sifting through blog posts and making comments, you may have come across the term “Gravatar” and wondered what it means.  Gravatar takes its name from Avatar, a computer user’s idea of  how you would represent yourself – whether it be an actual photo, your business’ logo, or your alter ego.

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Internet Business Growth – Get A Blog To Increase Income

James, I think your cover's blown!
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5 Top Blogging Tips for Freelancers

If you’re a freelancer who’s looking to get your business started, or a freelancer looking for more business, then blogging might just be for you.

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Part 2 – Guide to a Successful Website for Business

This is a continuation of my blog on Guide to a Successful Business Website.  Today I would like to talk about Getting a Website YOU can Control.

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Part 1 – Guide to a Successful Website for Business

It’s a new year and a new decade.  Economy is looking optimitic.  There are funds out there for Small Business Loans. People are just plain excited about starting new adventures.  Maybe you’re one of these people and have ventured into starting a new business.  Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, or an entreprenuer, what I’m about to offer you might be some good advice when it comes to building your new website.

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Updating to WordPress 2.9

Last week, WordPress released the latest revision “Carmen” or WordPress 2.9.  As with most software updates, bugs are fixed, enhancements are made and many features are added including some of my favorites like aa built in image editor and an extremely easy way to include videos in your posts by just using the url which is what I did to include this one:

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Why you should use WordPress for your next website

wordpress-logo-300x300Simply put, WordPress is a software script you can download for free and install to instantly create a web site. Don’t get scared away by the term ‘script.’ The developers of WordPress have made it so easy to set up. You don’t need to be a computer geek to have a web site up and running in 15 minutes with WordPress.

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Singing Praises to The Gator…

host-gatorI’m not one to boast too freely about a product, but this time I just have to have my say. I was in the process of doing a simple update to my site when wham-mo. Down it went with a 500 Server Error. That meant that I had no access to my website or any of the backend WordPress area. Yikes. I did have access to my control panel so I knew that the hosting was still working.

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