This page contains resources that I used to design Chic & Sugar. I will continue to update this page with more information, so check back often.
BLOG DESIGN RESOURCES
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Bluehost: First, if you are starting or revising a blog, I recommend using Wordpress (as opposed to Blogger, for example). Wordpress requires you to “host” your blog somewhere and that’s where Bluehost comes in.
Bluehost makes it simple to get WordPress installed on your site. Plus, their customer service is unbeatable and they offer 24/7 support. When I transferred my previous site from GoDaddy to Bluehost, the guy on the phone was super helpful.[/ezcol_3quarter_end]
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[ezcol_3quarter_end]If you are planning to build a Wordpress blog, I would recommend buying the
Genesis Framework and one of its
child themes for your blog design. This blog is built on the
Foodie theme (over the Genesis Framework). Think of it like a car: 1) Wordpress is the engine, 2) Genesis is the body of the car and 3) Your child theme is the paint color and fancy leather interior.[/ezcol_3quarter_end]
AD NETWORK RESOURCES
How to Monetize Your Blog
FAVORITE WORDPRESS PLUGINS
Highlights images on hover and adds a Pinterest “Pin It” button over them for easy pinning.
A simple plugin that enables you to add share buttons to all of your posts and/or pages.
This plugin allows you to insert social icons in any widget area. You can see an example of this on the bottom footer of my blog.
This wordpress plugin allows you to display your most recent Instagram shots.