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Keeping I.T. Simple

How to Configure the Akismet Plugin and Stop The Barbarian Hordes at the Gate

Posted on by Nat Thompson

<![CDATA[Coming soon… The Akismet plugin is your best defense against burial under mountains of comment spam.  This article walks you through the simple process of setting it up from scratch.   Note: This post is part of Obsidian River’s “Website Setup Checklist Series” sign up to receive the Website Setup Checklist free of charge to Read more about How to Configure the Akismet Plugin and Stop The Barbarian Hordes at the Gate[…]

How To Install a WordPress Theme

Posted on by Nat Thompson

<![CDATA[Coming soon… A quick tutorial on installing a theme to your WordPress site.  Two methods: The quick and easy way, and the slightly less quick and easy way.   Note: This post is part of Obsidian River’s “Website Setup Checklist Series” sign up to receive the Website Setup Checklist free of charge to make sure Read more about How To Install a WordPress Theme[…]

The Proper Attire, Selection the Perfect Theme for Your Website

Posted on by Nat Thompson

<![CDATA[Coming soon… Whether it's formal or casual, selecting the right theme for your website is critical.  This article walks you through the decision process to come up with the perfect selection for dressing your site to impress.   Note: This post is part of Obsidian River’s “Website Setup Checklist Series” sign up to receive the Read more about The Proper Attire, Selection the Perfect Theme for Your Website[…]

WP Mail SMTP Plugin Overview, For Simplifying Mail Sending

Posted on by Nat Thompson

<![CDATA[Coming soon…. What the WP Mail SMTP Plugin does and how it makes your life easier.   Note: This post is part of Obsidian River’s “Website Setup Checklist Series” sign up to receive the Website Setup Checklist free of charge to make sure you’ve covered all your bases when creating your own DIY website.]]>

The Akismet Plugin, Never Leave Home Without It

Posted on by Nat Thompson

<![CDATA[Coming soon… Overview of the Akismet WordPress plugin.  What it is and how it protects your website from being overrun with Spam.   Note: This post is part of Obsidian River’s “Website Setup Checklist Series” sign up to receive the Website Setup Checklist free of charge to make sure you’ve covered all your bases when Read more about The Akismet Plugin, Never Leave Home Without It[…]

How to Select a Hosting Plan

Posted on by Nat Thompson

<![CDATA[ What are the choices to consider when selecting a hosting plan for your website? If you’re in the DIY camp and building a website for your business or organization you need to gather all the information you can before selecting a web hosting plan for your website.  There are three important factors in making Read more about How to Select a Hosting Plan[…]

How to Register a Domain

Posted on by Nat Thompson

<![CDATA[Coming soon… The secrets of registering a domain with your favorite registrars.   Note: This post is part of Obsidian River’s “Website Setup Checklist Series” sign up to receive the Website Setup Checklist free of charge to make sure you’ve covered all your bases when creating your own DIY website.]]>