WordPress 2.9 Version is Available for Download

January 4, 2010

WordPress 2.9 has been released for upgrade for your current WordPress blogs or sites, but I must caution you that the newest version is causing some issues with plugins that are not yet compatible with the new version of WordPress. As a matter of fact, I received an email from WP Wishlist letting me know that it’s not a good time to upgrade to the 2.9 version until they test it with their plugin. So I am waiting to upgrade until I hear back that there are no known bugs that would cause their plugin not to work.

I also heard from a client over the weekend that once they upgraded to 2.9, their page editor screen no longer allows them to make edits and save them. That’s a HUGE problem. It could very well be from a plugin, but we won’t know until we test them all out.

In the meantime, I will be re-installing the 2.8.1 version to the client’s website so that we can get the page editor window back to its normal version.

You can try to upgrade to the 2.9 version, but I would also recommend backing up your website files before doing so.

Social Media Connection, Even For Your Blog Webinar

October 27, 2009

It’s not too late to register for my upcoming 60-minute, free webinar called Social Media Connection…Even For Your Blog! It’s scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from 1:00 PM ET to 2:00 PM ET. This is something you don’t want to miss if you are looking for simple ways to maximize your visibility of your WordPress blog or website.

Here are just some of the topics that will be covered on this webinar call:

• Which popular social media plugins are available for download to your WordPress blogsite

• What the definition of social bookmarking is and how you can apply it to your own blogsite to increase traffic

• How to get clients to stay on your blog site once they have come to you via social media

• How article marketing can also connect you with social media marketing

I wouldn’t pass up this opportunity as I reveal what tools you need to connect your social media marketing and see how these tools increase your site traffic.

So reserve your spot now for this *FREE* info webinar!

Click here to register.

Go “Back to School” to be Your Own WordPress Expert!

July 28, 2009

Go Back To School To Be Your Own
WordPress Expert!

Who says you cannot go back to school and learn a new skill, especially if that skill is a well sought after content management system and self-hosted program known
as WordPress?

You NO LONGER have to be intimidated by the thought of using WordPress for your website or blog.

You can now be your own WordPress Expert!

Join me, Aletha McManama, your WordPress Expert and Website Builder, and I will demonstrate to you via a live webinar presentation a sample training topic from a beginner’s standpoint, all the way to an advanced WordPress user level.

As a lot of us are visual learners, and we don’t learn a thing by listening to hours and hours of boring audio recordings that we purchased (HUGE WASTE of MONEY!), then being a part of this webinar would be perfect for you!

I will cover on this webinar call the following topics:

• Benefits of using WordPress for your blogsite or your client’s blogsite (for those who just don’t know)

• A brief tour of the WordPress dashboard (beginner level)

• Creating additional users in your WordPress dashboard (intermediate and advanced level)

• Downloading and installing a plugin (intermediate and advanced level)

So don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about WordPress training opportunities during and after the call. If you do, the call will be recorded and videotaped so you can download and listen to the presentation later on, but it would be so much better if you can be there “live” and on the phone with me!

So reserve your spot now for this *FREE* training webinar call on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 3:00 PM EST (12 noon PST)

Click here to register.

Schedule a 15-Minute Consult Session with Aletha

July 21, 2009

If after you have reviewed this website, WordPress to Website, and you are not sure if WordPress is the right CMS system for your business, do not hesitate to contact me for a 15-minute complimentary consultation to have your burning questions answered about the dynamic WordPress platform.

You can visit my call calendar here to schedule a time that fits your own schedule!

Top WordPress Theme Sites I Recommend

July 14, 2009

I’ve been asked to share with my reader audience the top WordPress theme sites that I recommend when you are searching for a customizable free or premium theme. I also recommend premium themes over free ones simply because you get support with a theme that you have questions or problems with. It’s well worth the few dollars out of your pocket for a great premium theme site. A good example of one is my Virtual Assistant website, DC Virtual Office Solutions.

So here’s my top list of WordPress theme sites:

Woo Themes – http://www.woothemes.com/
DIY Themes – Thesis – http://diythemes.com/
WP remix – http://wpremix.com/
iThemes – Flexx – http://ithemes.com/
StudioPress (formerly Revolution) – http://www.studiopress.com/
Simple Themes – http://www.simplethemes.net/
Theme Forest – http://themeforest.net/
Theme Spinner – http://www.themespinner.com/
Elegant Themes – http://www.elegantthemes.com/
ColorLabs Project – http://colorlabsproject.com/themes/
Gabfire Themes – http://www.gabfirethemes.com/category/themes/
Solostream – http://www.solostream.com/

Welcome to the WordPress to Website Blog

July 6, 2009

Thank you for visiting the WordPress to Website blog!

Look for future posts soon as I continue to develop this website and blog.

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