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After a while your wordpress database will build up what is call overhead or unwanted clutter. This will slow down the performance of your wordpress blog. This problem can be fixed with a few easy steps.

Log into your Cpanel and go to your MySQL Database for your blog. Scroll down and select phpMyAdmin.
Select the database for your wordpress blog. Go to the tables and select Overhead. You will see an Optimize Table link.
Click on it. Repeat this about 3 times. That’s it your done!

A Simpler Way

If you are not comfortable going into your phpMyAdmin then you can always use a plugin designed for this. This is wordpress right? WordPress plugins make your life a whole lot easier.

WP-DBManager plugin will take care of the task of optimizing your database for you. It Manages your WordPress database. Allows you to optimize database, repair database, backup database, restore database, delete backup database , drop/empty tables and run selected queries. Supports automatic scheduling of backing up and optimizing of database.
Download WP-DBManager plugin

If you have any questions feel free to drop me a comment.

Who does not want to make money from their blog?
One question I have been asked many times by friends and family is How to Make Money Blogging.

I will share some basic information here for beginning bloggers. I will post some more articles in the future with more detailed information on Making Money from Blogging.
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A Gravatar also known as (Globally Recognized Avatar) is just an image you will use to identify you when you comment on your blog or other peoples blogs.

Using a Gravatar for your blog will help you keep a consistent online image and build a relationship with your readers. The question is where do you get one and how to start using it. Well that’s easy.
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You heard about WordPress but you are wondering if it is right for you.

WordPress is Fantastic, I love WordPress. I use it for almost all my web development projects. It is not just for blogging, WordPress can be use to built any kind of site you can imagine.
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Changing your WordPress background image can be done in just a few minutes.

1. Open your ftp and login to your WordPress site via the ftp.
Navigate to your “wp-content/themes/yourthemename/images”
In this folder you should find an image file with a name similar to bg.jpg, main-bg.jpg ro something along those lines. There is really no standard as different designers will use different names for the background in their theme. You can preview the images to make sure you have the right one.
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Here are some simple steps to take to customize your WordPress Blog.

1. Your Theme:
Find a great WordPress theme, Your WordPress theme will give your blog the look you want and help identify it form others.
You can find thousands of themes online. Start at the WordPress Themes site. Find a free theme you love. You can also find free themes on other sites. Another option is getting Custom Design WordPress Theme. This will cost you a small investment but it is totally worth it as you will have a theme that no one else has. Make sure your theme is widget ready.
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A simple way to customize your WordPress theme is to change your header background.
This is a simple process as most themes are design in a way that make this easy.

I will assume you know how to upload an image to your server.
So go ahead and upload that new header image to your themes image folder. For you new to wordpress that will be found in “wp-content/themes/yourtheme/images”.
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Choosing A Topic For Your Blog

Most people that want to start a blog may already have an idea of what they want to write about.
Some want to make an income online and know blogging can help do that but are not sure where to start.

I will tell you what I do personally and what all professional bloggers will tell you.
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Steps To Takes After Setting Up Your New Blog

You installed your new blog. You have a theme you like. What now?
Here is a list of thing you can do right after setting up your blog. This will help you get your online presence established quickly and easily.

1. About Page:
Add and About Page. This is very Important as it tell your visitors about you and or your company. People like to know who or what they are dealing with. Don’t skip this step.
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Platinum SEO Plugin for WordPress

They are many options to choose form if you want a SEO plugin for wordpress. I personally use Platinum SEO Pack.
In my humble opinion it is the best there is. With some of the best and most functional features this plugin does a fantastic job at helping you make your WordPress Blog Search Engine friendly. I see raves around the internet about All in one SEO Pack but Platinum SEO Pack has options that are not available in All in one SEO Pack. (Well at the time of writing this post, maybe they udpated by now.)
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