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YOAST SEO PLUGIN UPDATE
Yoast recently deployed an update to their plugin that changed some of the steps of the plugin configuration portion of this video. So, I created a separate video that walks you through the new steps. Please visit the link below to see the updated Yoast configuration walkthrough.
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IMPORTANT LINKS FOR THIS VIDEO
RECOMMENDED PLUGINS
THE BLOG STARTER KIT (FREE EBOOK)
WANT TO EARN INCOME WITH YOUR BLOG?
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
By the end of this video, your self-hosted blog will be:
– Innovative & mobile responsive
– Built on a professional foundation (Bluehost & WordPress)
– Optimized for leads
– Ready for affiliate marketing
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TOPICS + TIMESTAMPS
Intro 0:00
1. How to Start a Blog 1:45
2. WordPress Setup 25:26
3. How to Configure WordPress Plugins (Yoast has updated their Configuration Wizard. Please see the Important Links doc and visit link number eleven on the list for a walkthrough of the new process.) 52:06
4. How to Install a WordPress Theme 1:10:16
5. How to Create a Child Theme 1:17:53
6. Set Up the Site Title, Favicon, & Social Icons 1:21:32
7. How to Create an About Me Sidebar Profile 1:36:14
8. How to Configure the Primary Navigation Menu 1:39:43
9. How to Create an About Me Page 1:58:22
10. How to Create a Contact Form 2:15:21
11. Getting Started With Email Marketing & Opt-In Forms 2:33:10
12. How to Create a Landing Page 2:48:49
13. How to Publish a Blog Post 2:54:20
14. How to Configure the Homepage Blog Feed 3:14:20
15. How to Configure the Blog Sidebar 3:20:13
16. How to Configure the Footer Menu 3:26:38
17. How to Create a Privacy Policy Page 3:31:11
18. Blog Design Customization Tips & Tricks 3:36:54
19. How to Monetize a Blog 3:42:48
20. SEO & XML Sitemap Tips 4:09:30
21. How to Launch Your Blog 4:15:26
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