Top Tips for Creating a WordPress Website or Blog

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TOP TIPS FOR CREATING A WORDPRESS WEBSITE OR BLOG Ngaire Ackerley @ngaireackerley  designack.com  kiwifootprints.com

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WHO AM I? • Working with WordPress for 8 years • Designer/Developer • Traveller

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WHAT WE’LL CHAT ABOUT • WordPress tips within the Admin area • How to choose a good plugin • Few SEO tips • Design tips

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WORDPRESS ADMIN AREA TIMEZONE

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WORDPRESS ADMIN AREA ‘PRETTY’ PERMALINKS https://codex.wordpress.org/Using_Permalinks

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WORDPRESS ADMIN AREA MENUS

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WORDPRESS ADMIN AREA WIDGETS - MODERATION!

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PLUGINS CHOOSE WISELY AND USE IN MODERATION!

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLUGIN WHAT TO CHECK FOR

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YOAST SEO - FREE VERSION WIDELY USED FOR BASIC SEE

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PLUGINS - WHAT TO CHECK FOR • Version it requires • Compatibility • Last updated • Users • Ratings • Google the Author • Support

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SEO H TAGS - USE WISELY

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IMAGE FILENAMES, TITLES, ALT TAGS https://yoast.com/image-seo/

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DESIGN TIPS KISS - KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID

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KEEP IT SIMPLE • Limit content • Limit colours • White space is a GOOD THING • Remember everything in moderation

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BALANCE AND HARMONY

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CONTRAST 1-2 BOLD COLOURS, 1-2 LIGHTER/TINTS

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THANKS! QUESTIONS? Slides are online at:   http://www.designack.com/portfolio/speaking-and-presentations/ @ngaireackerley  designack.com  kiwifootprints.com