Welcome! Please bookmark this page for future reference. The numbered list below represents the same steps that are on your printable Website Starter checklist. Click to download the Website Starter checklist. To view the videos and PDFs, click the provided links in red below, and save the files to your computer so you can refer to them whenever the need strikes.
Take a deep breath, and take each step one at a time. This is much simpler than you think. If you are overwhelmed, decide to work on only 2 to 3 steps per day, and check them off your list as you go.
- Read the “Website Starter Welcome” PDF.Click to Download
- Watch the “PDF Tutorial” video (1 min., 13 sec.) Click to Download
- Read the “Go Daddy Hosting” PDF. Click to Download
- Watch the Go Daddy Video. (Link Provided in “Go Daddy Hosting” PDF.)
- Follow the video steps to set up your WordPress site with Go Daddy.
- Watch the “Maintenance Mode” video. Click to Download
- Set your website to maintenance mode.
- To install a free or premium theme, click this link and watch the video. Click to Download
- Watch the Bonus Video. You’ll learn: how to add/delete content, install free themes. Click to Download
- Have a designer re-size or create your logo to fit the format of your new theme’s banner.
- Add content to your pages. Watch the Bonus Video, link provided above, to learn how.
- Deactivate Maintenance Mode plugin. Watch “Maintenance Mode” video, link provided above, to see how.
Other Materials
- Must-Know WordPress Terms Glossary
- WordPress Themes — How to shop for them, and how to spot a business theme vs. a blog theme. Hint: You want the business theme.
- How to add a YouTube video to your site.
- Your Website Starter printable checklist is included in a link at the top of the page in the gray box.
If you have any questions or problems, e-mail or call me: monica.g.crowe@gmail.com | 512-827-9401
