What is Wordpress?
Simply said, Wordpress is a software application. It is like Microsoft Winword software application we normally use to type our document in an office environment. Unlike Microsoft Winword, Wordpress is free! You can get the software from this Wordpress Org website.

Why is Wordpress free?
It is an open source application. Open source is free in the world wide web. Doesn’t make sense? Do not worry, you will understand the concept sooner rather than later….

What do we do with it?
It is a software application that enables non-technical people to create a blog or website without knowing any programming language such as HTML.

How do I get this software?
Wordpress can be downloaded from many websites.
1. Try download the software from wordpress.org.
2. Wordpress is also available through free hosting at wordpress.com. Register and instantly (almost) you can start blogging!
3. It is also available by default in many paid hosting applications. Any web hosting provider pre-install the software once we sign up with them. Check out www.jomhost.com.

Introduction

Domain name, Web Hosting, Email Hosting and now, Business Blogging are must-haves for SME these days. HRIndustries2U.COM strongly recommends all SME to embark on Internet presence projects. These initiatives will enable people to know you exist and offering such products and services. There are approaches and methodologies or strategies to make it easier for people to “find” you in the World Wide Web (WWW).

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the approach to get noticed in the WWW. You can engage special consultant or service provider to take on this approach. It is not easy to get notice in the WWW but approaches and methodologies in SEO will help.

SME will be assured that the move to have Internet presence will prove to be very fruitful in growing your businesses, supporting your customers and reducing operating costs.

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I found this great blogsite that gives blogging tutorial fr newbie like me. It’s step-by-step guide is easy (so far) and I intend to follow the recipe. Check out the website here. To become a successful Domain Name and Google Apps Consultant, one must be able to grasp all the tips from the experts and apply them accordingly.

Excerpt from the blogsite

Ingredients required for this recipe :-

• A newly installed WordPress blog (Instructions here)

• A crispy theme (Free Themes - Premium Themes)

• 7 freshly written articles (How to write Articles)

• 4 spicy plugins :- All in One SEO Pack, Google XML Sitemaps, No Ping Wait, Related Posts

• $100 to spend on advertising (If you lack here, go with the free modes of advertising - explained below)

• Finally, a strong will to follow the recipe (I have no resource for this..you are born with it )

The tutorial also outline a 7-day guide to be a “succesful Wordpress newbie”. Come on and check them out. Click here to go there.