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How to set up a local version of WordPress on your computer

By Belinda White | WP North East | September 14, 2018

There are many occasions when you don’t want to work on a live WordPress website. That being the case, working locally, directly on your computer and not online, is an alternative to working live or on your hosting. In this article, I am going to show you 3 ways to set up a local environment and installation of WordPress.

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Why WordPress is great for Enterprise Level website projects

By Belinda White | WP North East | August 24, 2018

In this article, I am going to demonstrate how powerful WordPress can be for complex or large, enterprise projects. Those that are outside the WordPress community are unfamiliar with the power of WordPress and its many benefits.

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Which WordPress form plugin is right for you

By Belinda White | WP North East | August 18, 2018

Need a form on your WordPress website? Where to start, there are so many solutions. Find out my take on the options you have for your WordPress website.

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How to get started with SEO on your WordPress website – Part 2

By Belinda White | WP North East | July 27, 2018

As a follow on the “How to get started with SEO on your WordPress website – Part 1” here are the next stages you should work on to get going with SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) if you combine these with Part 1 the steps should really power up the search results for your WordPress website.

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How to get started with SEO on your WordPress website – Part 1

By Belinda White | WP North East | June 24, 2018

SEO should not be an afterthought on your WordPress website. If you’re serious about showing up on Google, then knowledge and effort are required right from the start when creating your website.

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Add micro-interactions for maximum gains on your WordPress website

By Belinda White | WP North East | June 8, 2018

Microinteractions are small elements that the user interacts with that can often seem so small that it seems unusual that they can make a difference. Find out how they can add more power to your WordPress website conversions.

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The Easy Way to Add an XML Sitemap to your WordPress Website

By Belinda White | WP North East | May 30, 2018

An XML sitemap is a way for website owners to inform Search Engines about specific page (or images or products) on their website. A WordPress XML sitemap also informs Google which links on your website are more important than others and how frequently you update your website.

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How to move from WordPress com to your own self-hosted WordPress website

By Belinda White | WP North East | May 18, 2018

You’re on WordPress.com and you need additional features and functionality. Moving to your own hosted website can seem daunting. Read here a short overview on how to move from the .com to a self-hosted WordPress website.

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Highlights from WordCamp London 2018 – WordPress Community

By Belinda White | WP North East | April 17, 2018

With WordPress as my go-to web platform and WP North East providing detailed WordPress Training in the Newcastle area it is important to me to be part of the WordPress community. This was my second year attending WordCamp London a three day event in April 2018.

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4 Reasons Why Outstanding Design is Critical for your WordPress Website

By Belinda White | WP North East | March 23, 2018

Your visitor’s expectations are increasingly high, and your website must be designed to appeal to your website visitors. First impressions count and with less than a couple of seconds to grab someone’s attention the design of your website is critical to success.