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WORDPRESS SUCCESS

Understanding Wordpress

An easy-to-use content management systemAllows interaction with your niche audienceProvides real-time immediacy & buzz creationHelps raise awareness of your brandHelps cement your niche positionEasy way to generate multiple streams of

income

Understanding Wordpress

Increases your public prominenceIncreases your business’ perceived valueNo specialized tech knowledge necessaryHas many free guides & video tutorialsPlugins provide specialty functions

Wordpress Business Models

Article Marketing DirectoryAuction SiteEasy Content Management System (CMS)

for your mainstream business or contractors

e-Commerce Storefront or CatalogFAQ portal or Q&A site

Wordpress Business Models

ForumHelp Desk Ticket SystemDedicated Invoicing SystemMembership SiteProject Management System

Use your imagination…the possibilities are endless

Wordpress Themes & Plugins

Make Wordpress fit YOUR needs!Search for specialty, paid or free plugins &

themesStart searching for free at the Wordpress.org

Plugin Directory & Theme ShowcaseAlways get themes & plugins from reputable

sourcesAsk friends, mentors or a business coach for

sources

Find Your Focus

What improvements can Wordpress help you make to your current business model?

Get feedback from customers & clients, social media followers, newsletter subscribers, or mastermind group members

Search for a plugin to make these improvements

Always read plugin & theme reviews prior to installation

Tailoring Wordpress to Your Business

Make small changes – get 1 plugin working before implementing another

Article Marketing – want to create a niche directory? Try the paid Article Directory plugin & Article Directory Wordpress Theme

Tailoring Wordpress to Your Business

Online Store – sell on ebay or run a specialty hobby site? Check out the Wordpress Auction / Reverse Auction Theme

Another reliable plugin for selling products is the WP e-Commerce Plugin

Tailoring Wordpress to YourBusiness

Q&A Site – try the WP-Answers theme or the Popurls Clone plugin

Forums – check out the BB Press forum software

Membership Site – Wishlist Member integrates seamlessly

Tailoring Wordpress to Your Business

Help Desk Ticket System – try the Quality Control theme

Manage Multiple Customers, Clients or Vendors – use the free WP-Invoice plugin

Project Management – try the WP Task Manager plugin

Monetize With WordpressAlways think of ways to make money from your

sites

Consider a paid membership or mastermind group

Make your article directory a paid subscription site

Write product reviews for affiliate products using the WP Review Site Plugin

Sell your artwork using The Photo Argus portfolio theme

Wordpress Safety

Always check for plugin updatesCheck that you have the latest version of

WordpressInstall the Akismet spam filterSecure your site with the free Bulletproof

Security Scan plugin