Blog Site Set-Up/Frequency
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Hello! I am a new blogger that is just getting started. All I have done so far is purchase a domain name and signed up with Blue Host. From what I am reading, WordPress seems to be the most recommended plug-in to get going. There is a lot of material out there on SEO and I wanted the community's thoughts on where to start. My blog is intended to provide readers with information on a particular topic. It is a vast area with much to write about - I intend on populating the content myself/with the help of experts in the field. It is not news so it is not time sensitive. Here are my questions:
1. As this is a brand new site, should I be blogging every day or is couple of times a week sufficient? I am able to produce content fairly quickly in the beginning as there is a lot to write about. Should I write a whole lot of content first and then release it on a schedule (twice a week, daily, etc.)? As it is a new site, I don't want it to launch with just one article..
2. I am taking a WordPress class next week, but as someone that is not too familiar with copy/backlinks, other mechanisms to boost SEO. does WordPress make it easy enough to optimize your site for search results or does it require more expertise?
As far as I see, my first tasks are to 1. ) set up the site effectively so people can find it and 2.) create valuable/engaging content. Appreciate any advice on setting up the site, blogging frequency, other tips to get going. I don't want to launch a site and get dinged by Google for reasons I am unware of..At some point, when I have a robust set of content, I am thinking of FB advertising to increase traffic to the site. Seems a bit premature to do that at this point..
Thanks all in advance for your feedback!
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Thank you all for the tips/answers to my questions, it was very helpful! I have spent a lot of time since my initial query reading up on/playing with Wordpress/SEO and am still confused on a few topics, any help would be greatly appreciated!
1.) For my purposes, it seemed a premium theme was the way to go. I purchased News Pro from StudioPress. When I look at my themes in my dashboard, I see both NewsPro and Genesis Framework. I think I accidentally purchased a bundle with both themes, thinking the "Genesis Framework" was the framework files to power NewsPro, but I think it's another theme name that they sell. Is that correct? Both themes are powered by this so called Genesis Framework?
2.) I've been reading conflicting information on SEO plugins: supposedly, while these Genesis themes are SEO friendly, plugins like SEO by Yoast are better/more flexible to help you boost your SEO. Is that a fair statement? I understand taht a large part of SEO is the content itself, but outside of the content, I am not a developer and don't know html/css, so was looking for something that will help optimize the areas I am not as familiar with. Can I combine a plugin like Yoast with a Genesis theme such as NewsPro or should one not have both running together?
3.) I haven't published any content yet, want to make sure I don't make any SEO mistakes that will get me dinged right away. What are some of the things I should make sure to do at my end before I launch the site? For my very first article, likely not to rank well - what are some of the things I could do to get a new site to rise up in Google rankings?
Thank ou all in advance for your support and help!
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Hi there
For your post frequency, I would check out this answer thread on a similar question from a few days ago. Myself and EGOL shared some extremely helpful tips on how often you should post and how to prioritize it.
Hope this helps! Good luck!
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Hello Prakash,
First of all welcome to blogging world
There are multiple blogging platforms available and most of the bloggers prefers Wordpress because of plugins, seamless integration and easy to use functionality.
Coming to other parts now,
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Yes, I'd suggest you the same to post content on frequent basis at the start to get the flow of traffic and early traction. Then schedule a proper editorial calender and follow it. You may even add the "Guest Post Day" every week apart from your post in the calendar to attract new bloggers.
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Wordpress doesn't help you in this way.. Yes, they do have lots of SEO friendly plugins like Yoast but again SEO is something that you need to do yourself. Though, Wordpress can tackle your technical SEO part nicely and if you're going to learn Wordpress, you will easily play around with its features.
Checkout this post for Wodpress training,
http://www.copyblogger.com/new-to-wordpress/
I'd like to wish you all the success for your new blog!
Good luck!
Umar
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