Category Archives: 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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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