If WordPress is free, what am I paying for?
WordPress is free, you are entitled to a free WordPress domain name and up to 3GB of hosted space, and use of WordPress templates and content management.
However, if you don’t have the time or skills to work out how to use it and get it up and running, www.SpiderWebsites.com.au is for you. Check the links and the gallery for samples of www.SpiderWebsites.com.au work, this website is also an example.
Can I select my own domain name?
Yes. You can have a WordPress domain name for no cost (ie “fundrasing.wordpress.com” Other domain names (once registered) will cost you around $15 per annum. This is directly charged by WordPress.
Once set up, can I edit the website myself?
Yes, you can choose to have your website fully managed by www.SpiderWebsites.com.au, refer costs page, or you can do the editing yourself.
If I choose to make changes myself, how difficult is it to learn?
If you select this option, it is easy! You will log in to the administration console, and with assistance from the help menu, you will be editing your website in no time. You may also choose to have a one-on-one training session for one hour with www.SpiderWebsites.com.au
Will I get good traffic to the site, and how will I monitor this?
www.SpiderWebsites.com.au will register and verify your site with Google and provide you with a link for free automated multiple search engine registrations. We will also add your provided tags to the introductory page, and give you some tips on making your content work for search engine optimisation (SEO).
It is also important to advertise your domain name as widely as you can. Use your promotional materials, written adverts, business cards and email signature.
You may also choose to pay for Google Adwords (from $30 AU per month) or further SEO. www.SpiderWebsites.com.au can assist with these options.
You will have access to the WordPress administration console for statistics relating to website traffic.
I strongly recommend that you turn the No Follow off in your comment section. I’ll watch Google Webmaster Tools, and if the links don’t show up after a couple of weeks — I won’t go back to that blog again. Another suggestion: you should have a Top Commentator widget installed. Do Follow and Top Commentator will ensure that you have a successful blog with lots of readers!
Hi, thanks for your comment. I have just looked at your site and added your link to http://www.spiderwebsites.com.au, as I am keen to promote SEO related free stuff. I have had a look for “no follow” option and I can’t see one. My site content mangement system is from WordPress.com, not sure if you can help? I am actually not sure what you mean. I am also restricted to the widgets provided in WordPress.com and there is not one called “Top Commentator”?
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Thanks, I will try to keep them coming!
Very nice information. Thanks for this.