How to Add Google Analytics to Wordpress

Posted by Steven Chang on Dec 3rd, 2009 | no comments

Here are the steps to adding your Google Analytics code to  your Wordpress blog.
1. Grab and copy your Google Analytics code.  The code will look something like this
<script type=“text/javascript”>
var gaJsHost = ((”https:” == document.location.protocol) ? “https://ssl.” : “http://www.”);
document.write(unescape(”%3Cscript src=’” + gaJsHost + “google-analytics.com/ga.js’ type=’text/javascript’%3E%3C/script%3E”));
</script>
<script type=“text/javascript”>
try {
var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker(”UA-1234567-89″);
pageTracker._trackPageview();
} catch(err) {}</script><!–End Footer–>
2.  Paste this code [...]

How to Access Wordpress Admin Panel (Dashboard)

Posted by Steven Chang on Dec 1st, 2009 | no comments

Have you ever used a Wordpress theme where the sidebar is missing the Login or admin panel link?
Well, don’t fret, all you have to do is add “wp-admin” to the end of your blog URL.
For example, the dashboard URL for this blog is:
http://www.howtostartablog.com/wp-admin
Now, if you have installed your Wordpress blog in a subdirectory then you [...]

Check Your Wordpress Blog For Possible Hack

Posted by Steven Chang on Sep 9th, 2009 | no comments

I posted this a few a days ago about a widespread Wordpress attack:
http://www.netpassiveincome.com/wordpress-mysql-injection-permalink/
If you haven’t already, go visit your blog and make sure you are not a victim of this recent attack.

How To Blog Faster, and More Efficiently

Posted by Steven Chang on Aug 10th, 2009 | no comments

Here are a few blogging tips to help you become a blogging master.
Post via E-mail
This option can be turned on in your Wordpress blog by going under Settings -> Writing.

What this allows you to do is post to your blog by sending an email that you have set up.  Therefore, if you have an iPhone [...]

Q: What is a Blog and Why Should I Blog?

Posted by Steven Chang on Aug 7th, 2009 | 2 comments

Answer:  A Blog Is a Tool and It Will Help You Get What You Want In Life…
This has been ask way too many times, and way many ways, “What is a blog?”, “What is blogging?”, “Why should I even start a blog?”
A blog is all the rave these days and will continue to be.  I [...]

Free Blog Service vs. Hosting Your Own Blog

Posted by Steven Chang on Aug 7th, 2009 | no comments

There are essentially 2 choices to choose from when you start your blog.
You can go with a free blog service like one of these below:
Google’s Blogger
Wordpress.com
Typepad
Or, you could host your own blog (follow my 15 minute guide to starting your own blog).
With the free blog service your blog web address will be something like http://username.blogspot.com.
If [...]

How To Syndicate Your Blog Content With Blog Carnival

Posted by Steven Chang on Jun 27th, 2009 | no comments

Here is a little-known resource to have your blog content syndicated by other blogs (aka Carnivals).  This video explains what BlogCarnival.com is all about in plain English and shows you how to submit your blog post for syndication.
Benefits of getting your content syndicated by carnivals include getting targeted traffic to your blog and long-term SEO [...]

10 Killer Blog Post Ideas

Posted by Steven Chang on May 13th, 2009 | one comment

Are you running out of ideas for your next blog post?  Here are 10+ killer blog post ideas that will sure entertain your readers and keep them coming back to your blog.
Note that some of these blog post ideas may not be appropriate for your type of audience, so proceed with caution!
#1.  Ask Your Readers [...]