Where Do I Start?

Where to Start? is a step by step series that helps you build a website from scratch on your own by giving you a variety of options to choose from.

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Where Do I Start? – Publishing Your Website

Today we continue our series on the site called “Where to Start?” Where to Start? is a step by step series that helps you build a website from scratch on your own by giving you a variety of options to choose from.

Follow the Series Step by Step:

  1. Picking Your Site’s Backend
  2. Why Use Wordpress?
  3. Picking a Host
  4. Picking the Perfect Theme
  5. Publishing Your Website

Now What?

So you’ve spent a few hours working on setting up your new WordPress blog. You’re now (hopefully) more motivated than ever to get your site up and running to help manage your ministry and put some resources online. But there are still some things to do before you’re ready to go.

We’ve put together a quick run through of some things to work on before launching your site. As always, if you have any questions, give us a shout in the comments.


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Where Do I Start? – Picking the Perfect Theme

Today we continue our series on the site called “Where to Start?” Where to Start? is a step by step series that helps you build a website from scratch on your own by giving you a variety of options to choose from.

Free Theme vs. Premium Theme

There are literally tens of thousands of WordPress themes out there that have been developed for distribution. Some WordPress themes are available for free while others, Premium Themes, are available for purchase. Obviously, most ministries have tight budgets and may opt for the free themes. However, if you’re one that plans on customizing the theme even in a little bit to make it fit your style, I would recommend going with the Premium themes. They all have support forums and message boards to help you in every step of the way, and can even help you fix something if you mess up.


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Where Do I Start? – Registering Your Domain/URL

Follow the Series Step by Step:

  1. Picking Your Site’s Backend
  2. Why Use Wordpress?
  3. Picking a Host

Getting Started

Today I’m going to walk you through preparing to register a domain name as well as some tips to keep in mind when coming up with the most effective domain name. I’ve been buying domain names for about five years now and have probably bought close to one hundred or so. I’ve used a variety of domain name registrars to buy these domains, but time-and-time again I have found myself going back to GoDaddy. GoDaddy not only always seems to be one of the cheapest registrars, but they are also offer a wide variety of very reliable products such as hosting and email services that could be very beneficial in your ministry.


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Where Do I Start? – Picking a Host

Getting Started

This week is a quick and easy look at three hosting providers that I recommend you look into when trying to decide which server to use to host your WordPress blog. I have worked with all three of these providers for a few years, and time and time again am impressed by their customer service, great rates, and uptime. Notice that I said customer service first, because they all provide excellent customer service.

So when picking a host for your new or even existing WordPress blog/website, I recommend you take a look at these three hosts:


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Where Do I Start? – Why Use Wordpress

Getting Started

Today, we’re going to be looking at one of those CMS in more detail – WordPress. WordPress is an Open Source software which allows it to be used free of cost. You can use it on any kind of personal or commercial website without have to pay a single dime for it. It is built on PHP/MySQL (which is again Open Source) and licensed under GPL. This is great for cash-strapped ministries!


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Where Do I Start? – Picking Your Site’s Backend

It’s the start of a new year. You’re now more than ever motivated to start something and stick with it. You’ve decided that you really want to dedicate time and effort into building an amazing ministry website, but you have no idea where to start. Well have no fear, we’re here to help.

Today, we are going to kick off a new series on the site called “Where to Start?” Where to Start? will be a step by step series that helps you build a website from scratch on your own by giving you a variety of options to choose from.


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