Hi there. I'm Amy. I write here about my life and my issues. I also design blogs and websites at Uncluttered Design. I'm a mom to 4 and a former pastor's wife.
Blogging How Tos
One effective way to increase your blog’s pageviews
I’m currently conducting a bit of an experiment with the recent reinvention of WithPurpose.com.
I’ve kept this little blog of mine limping along since blogging antiquity. Uh, that would be May of 2004. (I like to say that makes me about 117 in blog years.) During that time, I’ve had ups and I’ve had downs but Continue reading...
How to start a self-hosted WordPress blog
Please note: A self-hosted WordPress blog (sometimes referred to as WordPress.org) is different than a blog at WordPress.com. “Self-hosted” means you use the free WordPress platform on your own domain via hosting you pay for. A blog at WordPress.com is hosted by them and in exchange, you are limited in customization and monetization. A WordPress.com Continue reading...
How to resize your images for free online
Picnik is a great online tool for image editing and it’s extremely user-friendly — no technical know-how required. To resize your image:
Go to Picnik.com.
Click “Get started now!”
Click “Upload.”
Choose the photo you want to use from your computer.
Once it loads, click “Resize.”
Make sure the “Keep Proportions” box is checked.
Change your dimensions. (One way to figure out Continue reading...
How to choose a domain name
Here are some tips to remember when choosing a domain name:
Go with .com (as opposed to .net, .info, etc.). With the exception of .org for non-profit organizations, .com is generally assumed when looking for a website. Having a .com domain makes your site easier to find and remember. It might be a challenge to find Continue reading...
How to add your picture to comments you leave on blogs
Have you ever commented on a blog (like this one) and noticed a “mystery man” (that’s what they’re sometimes called, I’m not being sexist) next to your comment like this?
Perhaps you prefer to remain a mystery, but did ya ever wonder how to get a lovely photo of yourself to show up instead? Well, it’s Continue reading...
