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In this post, I have created all the videos that you will need to get your blog started and WordPress set up correctly. You will also learn how to add Google Analytics and Pinterest to it in minutes!
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Hosting Set Up: Start a Blog in 10 Minutes
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WordPress Set Up Series
Follow these 5 quick videos to learn your way around WordPress and set it up the correct way from the start.
Step 1: Default Settings You Should Double Check
Step 2: Set Up Your First Pages and Nav Bar
Step 3: How to Create Posts, Categories and Upload Images
Step 4: Creating Sidebars
Step 5: What is a Plugin and the First Ones You Need
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Adding Google Analytics to your Blog
Google analytics is the best way to track visitors to your blog and get a deeper understanding of your audience. It is the most reliable source of information and can be used to understand what type of content your audience likes, how well you are ranking on Google, and even where your audience is coming from. It is something I recommend everyone to install as soon as they get their blogs set up!
In this video, I show you how to set up your blog with Google Analytics in under 9 minutes!
Adding Pinterest (including rich pins) to your Blog
If you’re looking for a way to get views and drive traffic to your blog, Pinterest is a great tool to use. If you want to crush Pinterest and explode your traffic then check out our Complete Guide to Using Pinterest for more information on what it can do for your site and how to use it correctly.
In this video, I will show you how to set Pinterest up to help get your site verified and connected to your blog.
Hopefully, these videos give you an overview of how to set up your WordPress blog as well as tips on other essential plugins and applications.
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