Do you need your own website? If you are a visual learner, or simply want the peace of mind of being able to see exactly what to do when you’re building your website, then the Gold Package could be ideal.
Gold clients not only get everything that the Silver clients get, but also lifetime access to all of my audio/visual training videos. Let me guide you carefully through the process of creating your website, showing you in each tutorial exactly how to complete each step. Watch what I do on my computer screen as I talk you through each stage. Pause, rewind and watch again to make sure you get it right. Follow along with the Kvetchco Inc. DIY Guide to Building Your own Website or print a copy out and make your own notes.
I am adding to the available range of videos all the time, responding to my clients’ requests as they come up. Here is what is currently available:
Getting ready
- Domain name research – find out if the domain name you’re after is available. Learn how to esearch alternatives if it isn’t.
Setting up your website
- Buying your domain name – the step-by-step process of how to buy your domain name from GoDaddy and decide whether or not you should buy additional domains etc.
- Signing up for hosting – set up your hosting account with Hostgator and decide on your level of service.
- Change your nameservers – learn how to point your domain name at your hosting account.
- Install WordPress on your website – install WordPress through your Hostgator cPanel.
- Choosing a theme – learn how to navigate the Elegant Themes‘ gallery to choose a template for your website.
- Downloading and installing your theme – download your Elegant Themes template, upload it to your Hostgator server and switch it on using your WordPress Admin Panel.
Inside WordPress
- Log into WordPress – find your way into the WordPress Admin Panel for the first time.
- Install your first plugin – how to install free add-on software on your website to improve the functionality of your website.
- Setting up your spam catcher – learn how to get your API key for Akismet – the WordPress plugin prevents spam from clogging up your website.
- Change your permalinks – make your website search engine-friendly.
- Create your first page – learn how to build your first static page.
- Create your first blog post – how to make a blog post.
- Upgrading WordPress and plugins automatically – how to upgrade WordPress and plugins to the latest versions.
Taking it to the next level
- Creating your website email addresses – create as many email addresses as you need to create a professional impression.
- Add a favicon – a great tip to make your website look even more fancy.
- Add audio clips to your website – how to add voice-over pieces or music clips to your website.
- Adding a second website – websites are addictive. Here’s how to easily (and cheaply) add another website to your portfolio.
What happens now? If you’re ready to become a Gold client then please click on the link below. If you want to see the benefits of taking the Platinum package then click here. Not sure which package to choose? Go to the comparison chart and find out which package is for you.
