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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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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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Adding a New Theme To Your WordPress Blog

Adding a new theme to your WordPress blog is easier than you may think. Thanks to the latest version of WordPress you can now add themes without having to upload files using ftp. I love WordPress!!!

Enough chit chat, Let’s do it.
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A Step by Step Guide to Creating your Blog in Minutes

I will outline the steps to take to create your own blog and have it up and running in minutes.

1. Choose a Topic for your Blog

Maybe you have done this already, that’s why you are reading this guide. But if you haven’t then this is an important step as it will help you in deciding on a name for your blog and choosing your domain name.
My recommendation is to choose something that you love. Blogging about something you love will greatly increase the quality of your blog. Better quality = more return readers = more income form your blog if that is what you are in it for.
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So you want a Blog? Why not, it’s the in thing.
Where do you start? It quite easy actually. Getting a blog online is the same basic process as any other type of website.

You can choose to do it for free using a free blog hosting platform or use a method that will cost you some sort of investment, be it great or small.
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