Blogging
IF YOU ARE JUST GETTING STARTED, READ THESE FIRST:
How To Start a Blog – Beginner’s Guide
THE Best Places to Start a Blog (Updated 2015 Edition)
What’s the Best Platform to Start a Blog On? (Our List of Best Blogging Sites for 2024)
Blog Hosting Sites – a Quick Guide to Bring You Up to Speed in Blogging
http://www.dearblogger.org/best-blog-hosting-sites
Platforms
Blogger (Free) https://www.blogger.com/
Wordpress.com (Free) https://wordpress.com
Wordpress.org (Self-Hosted/Paid) https://wordpress.org
Wix (Free & Paid Options) http://www.wix.com
Is Wix better than WordPress
https://kb.greengeeks.com/4543/is-wix-better-than-wordpress/
Wix vs WordPress – Our Detailed Comparison
http://www.websitebuilderexpert.com/wix-vs-wordpress/
Which Blogging Platform Should I Use?
http://lifehacker.com/5878847/which-blogging-platform-should-i-use
(this is almost 3 years old/outdated, but still some good info)
Domain Names
Hostgator http://www.hostgator.com
Go Daddy
Web Hosts
Hostgator http://www.hostgator.com
GoDaddy
BlueHost
DreamHost
Digital Ocean
Web Hosting Hub
SiteGround
InMotion
Laughing Squid
The Best Web Hosting Services of 2015
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2424725,00.asp
Template/Framework/Themes
Thesis
Gensis
Plug-ins
SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
The Only SEO Your Blog Posts Need
http://www.problogger.net/archives/2012/10/24/the-only-seo-your-blog-posts-need/
Blogs About Blogging
http://www.problogger.net
http://www.copyblogger.com
http://microblogger.com (He has a podcast too called Microblogger Interviews)
http://www.bloggingbasics101.com
http://www.dearblogger.org
http://www.bloggingtips.com
http://basicblogtips.com
http://www.blogussion.com
http://www.bloggingpro.com
http://www.fuelyourblogging.com
http://howtomakemyblog.com
http://www.blogtrepreneur.com
http://writetodone.com
http://michelleshaeffer.com
https://lorelle.wordpress.com
http://www.wpbeginner.com
Other Interesting/Cools Blogs to Check Out
http://www.hongkiat.com
http://www.pickthebrain.com
http://www.theminimalists.com
http://stirrup-queens.com
Podcasts About Blogging
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/microblogger-podcast/id843217291
NOTES FROM A GROUP I AM IN FOR BLOGGERS:
Thesis Tutorials
Jupiter Jim –http://jupiterjimsmarketingteam.com/category/thesis-tutorial/ …..For me, this guy is the main cheese when it comes to Thesis tutorials. You have to scroll down a bit to get to his different tutorals, but you can see that he has a TON there. He has accompanying YouTube videos so that you can see exactly what he’s doing. I would have his tutorial playing in one window and my blog (and any other relevant links) open in another window, and I’d follow his lead step by step. If you post on his blog or email, he’s also VERY helpful and will assist you if you get stuck somewhere.
Social Media Icon Galleries
http://icons.mysitemyway.com/
http://vandelaydesign.com/blog/social-media/icons/
This one has a big list of galleries: http://www.wpbeginner.com/showcase/mega-collection-of-the-best-free-social-media-icons-for-bloggers-and-designers/
