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Natalie Crowe Designs

How to approach a WordPress Website Refresh

If you’re considering giving your WordPress website a fresh look, you’re not alone. It’s a common scenario, and with the flexibility WordPress offers, updating your site can be both exciting and manageable—even if you’re not a tech expert. Let’s walk through the key steps and considerations to help you approach this project with confidence. Understanding

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Learning WordPress as a non-techie-in-business
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Natalie Crowe Designs

Learning WordPress as a Non-techie

Hey there! Diving into the world of WordPress might seem a bit intimidating, especially if you’re not a tech whiz. But don’t worry, I’m here to guide you through it step by step. Let’s make this journey fun and straightforward. Embrace the Basics First things first, let’s get you set up. Here’s how to kick

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Strategies for Small Business Owners
Natalie Crowe Designs

Know Your Audience: The Key to Creating Impactful Content

Creating content that resonates with your audience is more crucial than ever. It’s not just about what you think they want; it’s about understanding their needs and delivering on those expectations. Whether you’re crafting social media posts, developing online courses, or designing new products, knowing your audience can make all the difference. Why Knowing Your

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Strategies for Small Business Owners
Natalie Crowe Designs

Imperfect Action: A Path to Progress for Small Business Owners

As small business owners, it’s easy to get caught up in the quest for perfection. We often worry about getting everything just right the first time, leading to procrastination and eventually pushing our projects to the “some day” pile. But here’s a powerful truth: imperfect action is far better than no action. Consider this –

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How to build a WordPress Website in the UK Learn WordPress
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Natalie Crowe Designs

How to Build a WordPress Website in the UK

Building a WordPress website can seem daunting, but it’s quite manageable with the right steps. Whether you’re a small business owner, a blogger, or someone looking to establish an online presence, this guide will walk you through the process of building a WordPress website, tailored specifically for users in the UK. Why Choose WordPress? WordPress

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How long does it take to learn WordPress | WordPress Courses UK | WordPress Courses Australia | WordPress Training Online
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Natalie Crowe Designs

How long does it take to Learn WordPress?

Hey there! If you’re wondering how long it takes to learn WordPress, you’re in the right place. Learning WordPress can be a fun journey, and the time it takes can vary depending on a few things. Let’s break it down in a simple, friendly way. Factors Influencing Learning Time Typical Learning Timelines to Learn WordPress

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Natalie Crowe Designs

I got my Diploma in coding so you don’t have to!

Hey my lovelies! One of things I love about WordPress, is that you don’t need PHD to operate it. Although I often joke about the factor I do have a Diploma in Website Development and coding… which means you don’t have to! After diving into WordPress 15 years ago. I originally learned the basics of

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Build A WordPress Website | NCDAcademy Learn WordPress
Build A WordPress Site
Natalie Crowe Designs

Build a WordPress Website with NCDAcademy

When it comes to creating a website, WordPress is often the platform of choice for many. But why is WordPress such a popular option? In this blog post, we’ll explore the various benefits of building a website with WordPress, focusing on how NCDAcademy’s programs can enhance your experience. This isn’t just another step-by-step guide—it’s an

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Understanding How Domain Variations Impact SEO
Build A WordPress Site
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Understanding How Domain Variations Impact Search Engine Optimisation

Your domain (also known as your website address) is available in 4 different variations and these variations can have a big impact on your overall performance on the search engine. We’ll talk more on this shortly, however let’s look at the 4 different variations. The first two variations use http:// with or without the WWW

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What's an SSL Certificate | WordPress Websites | Add SSL to WordPress
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Natalie Crowe Designs

What’s an SSL Certificate

What’s an SSL Certificate? In a really simple explanation is that SSL certificates are like the bodyguards of the internet. They ensure that when someone visits your site, their data remains safe and sound. It’s a lot more techie than that, however SSL stands for SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates and Search engines, especially Google,

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Live WordPress Events 2024 for beginners Learn WordPress | WordPress for Beginners
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Natalie Crowe Designs

Do More With WordPress  – Live WordPress Events for Beginners

New to 2024, NCDAcademy is now offering live events to help non-techies or WordPress Beginners to do more with WordPress.  Through-out the year we’ve got a range of events scheduled. So depending on your interest there will likely be something for you.  Below is a quick summary: All Year Round Fortnightly Calls for  Live WordPress

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Backups & Updates + WordPress
Natalie Crowe Designs

How to remove malware attack on your site.

Unfortunately, Malware injections are an unpleasant part of having a site that may not have been updated recently or at some point the hosting or site hasn’t been 100% secure. Hackers are ruthless when it comes to these type of vulnerabilities. BUT we can mitigate the risks if we deploy strong security measures and regularly

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Ways to make money with WordPress | WordPress for Beginners
Make Money With WordPress
Natalie Crowe Designs

Ways to make Money with WordPress

WordPress has a super versatile platform, which you can build virtually anything. As it is so versatile there are lots of ways to make money from your site.   Share Your Expertise through Blogging: Start sharing your knowledge and experiences on your WordPress blog. You can write about topics you’re passionate about, share tips, stories, or

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How to build a WordPress Website In A Weekend
Build A WordPress Site
Natalie Crowe Designs

Build a WordPress Website In A Weekend

WordPress is one of the best platforms to build your own website, however how do you go about building your own site in a weekend?  Preparation is the key-   Know what you’re creating ahead of the time.  Get your tech ready and work your way through the process. My WordPress101 – Build course (part

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Backups & Updates + WordPress
Natalie Crowe Designs

Top 3 things all WordPress owners MUST do!

As a WordPress Website owners, the 3 key focuses you’ll have once your website has been built are: Content Publishing:  Updating your Website Content & Adding New content Creating new quality content is going to : Blogging is one of the best ways to create new content for your site and also help keep the search

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Blogging for Beginners Why WordPress is a Must! | WordPress for Beginners
Blogging
Natalie Crowe Designs

Blogging for beginners & why WordPress is a MUST

Blog is an abbreviation of “Web Log”  basically the idea of a journal for business.  However, when we think of journal we might think talking about our thoughts or sharing our day to day.   Blogging with WordPress is actually so much more than that, and it doesn’t necessarily have to be something where you’re divulging

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Discover How Many links Your WordPress Website Has on Google & How to improve the number!
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Natalie Crowe Designs

Discover how many links your site has on Google

Do you know how many links Google has for your site? If not! Never fear! Let’s find out!  Let’s do a quick exercise!   EXERCISE: Easy steps to see how many links you have.  That number ( I’ve highlighted it in red) is the number of pages that are indexed on the search. Indexed just means

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WordPress Expert Natalie Crowe from Natalie Crowe Designs & the NCDAcademy. WordPress for Beginners | WordPress Courses | Learn WordPress with Natalie Crowe | Self-made WordPress websites

WordPress Expert with 16+ years industry experience.

Passionate about empowering non-techies in business, to DIY their own WordPress websites and tech, without the tech overwhelm.

Creator of the NCDAcademy WordPress101® – 3 Part WordPress Beginner’s programme & the WordPress Learners Lounge Membership

Natalie has generated over $750K in sales helping non-techies globally build PROFITABLE WordPress Websites.

LGBTQI Mama of 1, she and her wife and their teenage daughter live in the Hunter Valley NSW, Australia (2 Hours out of Sydney).

“WordPress + Tech doesn’t have to be complicated. I’m a strong believer anyone can learn & I’ve made it my goal to help as many non-techies as possible! ”

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