Responsive web designs are those adapt to the size of the screen, no matter how the site is being viewed. In short, you create one design that automatically adjusts the way it is viewed – no additional design required. Adaptive web design is where you take one main design and then create individual layouts based on standard screen sizes. It requires a lot of additional work on the front end when you’re setting up your site.

The pros to responsive web design:

• Less work on the front end, as you only create ONE website that will work on any screen.
• There are a large number of responsive theme options available to WordPress users, making the design phase easier.

The cons to responsive web design:

• Because your site is fluid and will match whatever sized screen its faced with, you can not absolutely predict the way in which it will appear for the user.
• The more control you desire over the way your site is viewed, the more time it will take to adjust your responsive options and set up your main design.

The pros to adaptive web design:

• You have absolute control over the presentation of your site.
• This is the latest and greatest when it comes to website design.
• Load time is much faster on adaptive sites than responsive.

The cons to adaptive web design:

• Requires a LOT of work on the front end, as you are required to set up multiple designs in order to fit a number of different standards screen sizes.
• There are less themes available to users and require a little more research in order to find one that will best suit your needs.

Not sure which one to choose for your new website? It really comes down to what you’re hoping to accomplish within your site and how you can create the best user experience in order to increase conversions. If you’re a total DIYer and ready to start developing your new site, head over to BlueHost to get your hosting set up and install WordPress. It’s super simple!

Ready to get started on developing your new website? I’d love to help!

Here’s how you can reach me:

Amy Sallie
ATTERBIE LLC
Hudson, OH 44236
amy@atterbie.com

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Responsive Vs. Adaptive Web Design

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Just to make sure we’re clear here… I’m talking about a self-hosted blog that’s built in WordPress. While it’s not 100% free, the cost is as low as $3.95/month (totally affordable, right) and you’ll have full ownership and control over the content.

You will be able to use this blog or website, whatever you want to call it, to promote your brand and start making money!

How to Start a Blog in 9 Minutes

Step 1 in How to Start a Blog:  Go to BlueHost.com and click on ‘Get Started Now’.

Step 2 in How to Start a Blog:  Choose a plan.

BlueHost offers three options – Basic, Plus, and Prime. If you’re just getting started you can stick with the basic plan. It will provide you with more than enough to get started. End up needing more power or extra storage space for your email? You are free to upgrade your plan at any time. Here’s a quick screenshot of the three BlueHost plan options.

Step 3 in How to Start a Blog:  Choose a domain.

One of the perks of signing up for a hosting account with BlueHost is that they include registration for one domain name. That means it is absolutely FREE with your new hosting account. Even if you already have a domain name that you love, I highly recommend that you take advantage of this free domain name that they offer and register something new even if it’s just a back-up for your site.

Step 4 in How to Start a Blog:  Create your account.

Simply fill in the blanks and click on ‘submit’.  It’s super easy.

You’ll notice that there is zero setup fee (it’s totally free) and there are a few other options that you get to choose from:

• Domain Privacy Protection – $0.99/month
  Totally optional, but super helpful if you want to avoid spam calls and prefer not to have your personal information published on a domain registration site like whois.com.
• SiteLock Security – $1.99/month
  Extra security for your site. If you’re hosting confidential information or are afraid that you’ve got something spammers most definitely want, go ahead and sign up. Totally up to you.
• Codeguard Basic – $2.99/month
  Automate your backup system with CodeGuard Basic. If you don’t want to think about backing thing sup on a regular basis or need the confidence of knowing that your info is secure in the cloud, go for it!
• Bluehost SEO Tools Start – $2.99/month
  Would you rather not learn all there is to know about SEO? Bluehost has a plan that will help automate things for you and make sure that your SEO is taken care of.
• Comodo PositiveSSL – $3.33/month
  Keep your site and your customers secure with a security certificate.

Need additional information in order to make a decision on which to purchase? No worries, just click on ‘more info’ and you’ll learn everything you need to know. I’ll tell you from experienced that I’ve worked on sites that use all of these options and also those that use none. What you choose when it comes to how to start a blog is completely up to you.

Step 5 in How to Start a Blog:  Install WordPress.

Once your new account is complete, chances are that BlueHost is going to take you directly to a ‘Getting Started’ page that will guide you through the process of starting your blog.  You can choose if it’s for personal or business use, and then opt for a free them in order to get started.

Watch for my next blog post that details how to choose the best theme for your new blog!

Have a comment? Need help? Leave me a comment below or get in touch.

Here’s how you can reach me:

Amy Sallie
ATTERBIE LLC
Hudson, OH 44236
amy@atterbie.com

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How to Start a Blog in 10 Minutes

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• PRO: You get to see what people like about your website and your Pinterest profile.
• CON:  It’s another set of data that you now have to decode.
• You MUST have a business account in order to see your analytics.

Once you’ve logged into your Pinterest business account, hover over “Analytics” in the top menu on the left and then click on “Overview“. This is the main dashboard that shows you a summary of three areas:

• Your Profile – how well the pins that you share are performing.
• People You Reach – the number of people that see and/or act on your pins.
• Website Performance – the views that pins from your website get on Pinterest.

Understanding these terms will help you find meaning behind the numbers:

• Impressions – the number of times a Pin from your profile has appeared on Pinterest home feeds, category feeds and search.
• Average Monthly Viewers – includes anyone who sees a Pin from your profile on their feeds.
• Repins – the number of times someone saved your Pin to one of their boards. This is how people can discover your content on Pinterest.
• Clicks – This data shows the number of clicks on Pins from your profile.

Follow these steps to set up a new business account or to convert your current account to a business account.

Happy pinning!

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