The plugin I use to backup and transfer wordpress is called XCloner. It is a free plugin that will package all wordpress files and its database.

1. Install XCloner on wordpress
2. Add directory in root administrator/backups
3. Setup XCloner and change default password
4. Backup Website with Xcloner
5. Move backup file to new server
6. Create a new mysql database
7. Copy restore file to the new server ( you can find there in the xcloner plugin folder)
8. Go to the new server address /XCloner.php to run the setup wizard
9. Verify that wp-config.php has all of the correct information for the new server
10. Verify that wp-options table has the correct website address information.

Emotion plays an important role in the way we see the world. The first time I saw this commercial and every time since I didn’t tune it out, because it plays into many aspects of things I value in my life. It is not easy. Though when you can inspire or delight you create magic. It has a life of its own.

If you are in the creative arts industry, know this well. Go forth and delight.

Here are some other links you might find interesting:

• 25 Beautifully Colorful Websites Vandelay Design Blog – This is a great list of sites thanks for the mention of inspiredology I really like pixelhouse and El Tesoro both very cool sites. personally i liked the web designer wall entry. i like the mix of color and art.
• Photography Websites Vandelay Design Blog – If you’re looking to learn more about design websites, please see our post Learn Web Design. Awesome selection, definitely worth a Stumble! And now I also know who took the photos for that cool Prison Break poster. I loved looking at these photography portfolio sites.
• Cool Website Designs 20 Websites With Unique Layouts Vandelay. – It’s difficult to break out of those tidy two column CSS layouts sometimes. I think it’s nice just to see how some designers are using creativity. Wow, some very cool site designs here Steven.

WordPress is a content management system or CMS. A CMS is like a machine that stores information and then puts it where it needs to go. Instead of making one page at a time for a website with all of the information hard coded, it creates what is known as a dynamic website. In the old days of the web, if you wanted to add a new page to your site you would go in to every page on the site to update the menu and other information.

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Most business owners today use an email address through their domain name. There are certain challenges that can happen when working with email in this manner. One of the primary concerns is not losing your email. This is typically not a big risk, though if you are looking to switch servers it can become a problem. The following are some steps and tips on how best to manage your email for your website.

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In the world of online marketing information is king. We don’t have the luxury of seeing people’s reactions. Today I found a new site that changes that in ways. It is something that I immediately became excited about. Usability testing has been the common way for a long time to see how people will interact with your website. This has not been a strong possibility for most small businesses because it can be very expensive and time consuming. It does have great benefits though. The website I found is called clicktale.com. It allows you to track user movements throughout a site. Giving you a strong understanding of where your strengths and weaknesses lie.

I just finished implementing this on my site and I am anxious to see how it will help me to improve my website further. There is a specific type of visualization that I would like to see called a heatmap. It creates an overlay on top of the website to visually indicate the hot and cold areas of user activity for a website.

Does our education system have it right? I think not. I agree with Mr. Robinson in the way that each of us creates unique and effective learning opportunities for ourselves. ADD is something someone made up. To have energy and want to do something is not a problem. Medication is not the answer.

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By Ed Nichols, EDAN Designs

1. Improve your information hierarchy

   Information hierarchy refers to the way information is displayed on the page and its clarity of importance. On the web there are html tags that help to more clearly define the importance of information. These tags are called heading tags and range for H1 to H6, H1 being the most important information on the page. Clarity in your information hierarchy is not only good for your visitors, but also important to search engines like Google.

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Article writing has become a large part of the white hat SEO landscape. As an individual looking to progress your business online and putting the time in yourself, what do you need to do? Where do you need to go to get exposure? And most importantly what do you write about?

One of the foundational concepts of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is to create a structure of relevant content for visitors. Google tries to offer its clientele the most relevant content possible. This has evolved through time because individuals have learned how to take advantage of the system. Times have changed and now relevant content and backlinks prevail to make a large difference on your SEO rankings.

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