Wordpress Resources:
Wordpress.org- the platform and what its all about
Wordpress.com- the free version (limited customization)
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Basic Wordpress Tutorial Videos: Getting Your Blog Up and Running!
Installing Wordpress Using CpanelFantastico using Host Gator
Installing Wordpress Using www.GoDaddy.com
How to Customize your blog theme and layout
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Domain Name Providers & Blog/Website Hosting:
www.namecheap.com - domain name
www.GoDaddy.com -webhosting and domain name
www.hostgator.com - web/blog hosting
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RSS Feeds:
Feedburner.com- an RSS feed. Allows visitors to subscribe to your blog.
FeedBlitz.com- An RSS feed. Allows for email subscriptions as well.
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Autoresponders:
Aweber.com- An Autoresponder to collect email address so you can easily maintain a list.
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Wordpress Plugins We Love:
All In One SEO Pack -optimizes your blog for Search Engines
WP Cache- makes your site run a bit faster
Google XML Sitemaps- creates a google compliant sitemap
Social- add social booking marking links
WP Database backup- allows you to backup your core Wordpress database tables.
Wordpress Spam Free- eliminate spam on your blog 
Automatic Upgrade- easy upgrade to the newest version of Wordpress. No brainer!
Easy Tube- allows you to add videos easily
Wordpress.com Stats- collects information about your pageviews, which posts and pages are the most popular, where your traffic is coming from, and what people click on when they leave.
WP-Sticky- allows you to create a sticky post (or permanent post)
OneClick Installer- allows you to change and add themes in one click- very easy and highly recommended.
Google Analytics for Wordpress- automatically tracks links and adsense clicks- works with urchin. A good tracking tool.
Subscribe To Comments- commenters can sign up for free email notification.
All in One Adsense- Allows you to automatically add adsense to your posts. An easy to get started bringing in some cash.
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Social Media Networking/Bookmarking Sites:
Twitter
Digg
Stumble Upon
Facebook
Sphinn
FriendFeed
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Top Article Submission Directories:
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Free Themes We Love:
TONS of Standard Wordpress Themes:
http://themes.wordpress.net/
*These themes can be used as is or customized pretty easy if you are familiar with HTML, CSS, and/or PHP.
Hundreds to choose from here:
http://www.wpthemesfree.com/
*There are MANY different styles and layouts..
SEO Themes:
http://courtneytuttle.com/seo-wordpress-themes/
*Some very nice simple themes that are easy to use, clean, and uncomplicated.
Some Very Cool Designer Looking themes can be Found:
http://www.freewordpressthemes.com/
*Just note that these theme for the most part have advertisements/links in the footer but are really unobtrusive.
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