Option 1: “Done For You” Starter Blog – $17 [Introductory Offer]
This is the option to choose if you want your blog installed, including theme and plugins but no content – you’d add the content yourself. Here’s what you’ll get:
- Latest version of WordPress (currently V3.5.1) Installed
- All unnecessary posts (e.g. “Welcome” post), pages (e.g. “Sample” page) and plugins will be removed so you’ll have a clean blog ready to add posts to.
- Your blog will include SEO plugins that are pre-configured for you
- Your blog will include site management plugins also all pre-configured for you
- Your blog will contain security plugins to better protect your site from hackers
- Permalinks will be set up so post and page URLs have the correct format
- Your blog will use the new Twenty-Twelve theme unless you provide a theme yourself for installation1
- Your blog will include “Affiliate Disclosure”, “Privacy Policy”, “Terms of Service” and “Contact” pages
- Your blog will email you a backup of your database once per week.
- Your blog will contain a pinglist that alerts various services when you add content to your site (so helps with site indexing).
[1]: If you have a Premium WordPress Theme or a specific theme you’d like to use on your blog, you’ll need to send it to me so I can install it (this is so I adhere to usage policies for “premium” themes). If you are looking for a premium theme to use, check out the theme links at the bottom of this page.
“Done For You” Starter Blog – $17
What I Need From you When You Order:
- Your cPanel URL, username and password (you should have already added your domain to your hosting account and set up the nameservers)
- Your theme zip file or your payment receipt if you'd like me to install the Thesis, Socrates or FlexSqueeze themes
- Your Akismet API key (Akismet filters out spam comments)
- Your Google Analytics code (if you want to track how your site is performing)
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Need A Premium Theme For Your Blog?
Many free themes can provide a great-looking blog. But if you want themes that can be set up to look different on different sites, then you'll need a Premium Theme. These are some of the best:Need Webhosting For Your Blog?
If you still don't have a webhosting account, get a Baby Croc plan from Hostgator. Use coupon code FA25PERCENTOFF to get 25% off your first invoice (so it's better value of you pay for a year's hosting). If you go for a monthly plan, then coupon code FA25PERCENTOFF will save you $9.94 (so get your first month free).Need A Header Image For Your Blog?
Header images are a fixed size so it's best to know what theme you want to use before you create a header image or get one created. If you'd like a header image created, you can order one here for $17.