WordPress.org vs. WordPress.com – What’s the Difference?

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If you’re new to WordPress, you might be wondering: what’s the difference between a self hosted WordPress.org site and a website at WordPress.com?

While the two have the same basic functionality, there actually are some pretty big distinctions. This article will explain the key features of each and help you choose the right one to fit your needs.

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What is Domain Name Registration?

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When you use the internet you generally type in the name of a website – also known as a domain name – into an internet browser. That name is then searched for in the domain name servers and then connected to your web browser to allow you to see the contents of that location.

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Best Practices for Online Marketing

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The best way for you to exercise your marketing muscles is to jump in and immediately get yourself going with your planning and strategies.  Best marketing practices should start with first setting proper expectations while concentrating on the competition, consistency, and conversion of your efforts. 

You should also make use of the tools around you including the examples set by the successful companies that are your competitors or peers.  We will focus on 7 lessons that you can learn from simply observing how Apple delivers its marketing materials to the public.

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WordPress Podcast Plugins – Best Free Plugins

WordPress podcast plugins can help take your podcast or show to the next level while simultaneously making your life easier. 

In this article, we’ll take a look at the best free plugins available for podcasts on the WordPress plugin marketplace for current podcasters. We will break down what makes each WordPress podcast plugin unique and how they can be used to elevate your podcast and website. 

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Tech Book Review: Coding in the Classroom

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If you’re a parent or educator, then you know that the recent push to emphasize STEM (Science Tech Engineering Math) education will often suggest that younger and younger students learn the fundamentals of programming. The problem is, teaching programing in a straightforward, easy to understand way can be difficult even with adult learners. How do you begin to introduce students to the topic?

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The Price of Free Hosting

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When you’re starting a new business, anything “free” that helps you along can sound like a really good idea. But when it comes to free web hosting, it might not be as great as it seems.

“Free” hosting can have strings attached. You may find yourself struggling to move your site data off of someone else’s computer, or find yourself on the hook for an enormous monthly fee. By the time your site is successful, you may find the price of “free” hosting to be much higher than you anticipated!

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