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Nutcracker Website Story
ByHere’s the my story about the first website I made using WordPress that was not a blog, and that I didn’t hire or pay anyone else to build for me.
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Hello Christina,
It is very interesting how to make webside..very shortly and effectively. It needs practise how to do it.
My best regards,
Ewa
Hi Christina,
Your video is much appreciated. I like the simplicity. It actually looks easy enough for me to do. The only problem I had was that the video stopped at 91% and nothing I tried would let it go past that so I didn’t get to watch the end. Any suggestions?
Hi Christina
I think your video was great – you’re a very good presenter. I make screen capture videos but but haven’t quite got to the stage of putting myself on film yet!
It’s good to see another WordPress Fan promoting this amazing platform – I am also involved with teaching WordPress – so I guess some of our stuff will overlap a little!
Just a quick point about WordPress for your other Readers – Before I discovered WordPress I used to use XsitePro to create Websites which I thought was absolutely amazing – much simpler than Dreamweaver and all of the other Website Creation packages. I was a real fan – UNTIL I stumbled across WordPress – I was just totally floored by how quick, easy and cost effective it was to set up a WordPress Blog…
I’ve never used XsitePro since – and never will!
Best of luck – good to see someone who is genuinely passionate about showing others how to set up Blogs and Websites with WordPress.
Best wishes – Dave
Beth,
Try it again. I just watched the video and it played through all the way for me. It might be your internet connection.
David,
Thanks for your comments on my blog. Yes, I am passionate about teaching people to learn WordPress. It is the one platform that has freed me up, and let me grow my business much faster.
thanks for the tip on XsitePro. Never used it, and now, never will.
Thanks Christina. There are some steps missing though. I don’t know if your goal was to show the steps but if so, we need to know the actual steps to changing the pictures, etc. If it was just to give a taste of hat you teach, that’s different.
Thanks again
Patti,
My video was to give you a big picture overview of the steps involved in getting a website up. Yes, it was to give a taste of what I teach.
Christina, I’m so glad you discovered how easy WordPress websites are so you could teach all of us. I am SO pleased with my WordPress website/blog. I never could have built a website I loved so much if I hadn’t taken your Website Creation Workshop. It’s wonderful to be able to make changes in both content and design without the assistance of a webmaster. Learning from you how to do this has given me exponential freedom in my business. And you DO take all the technophobe worries away. THANK YOU!!!
Debra Marrs
Editor and Coach for Writers
http://www.yourwritelife.com
After a few tries I was able to finally watch the rest of the video, so I wanted to let you know. I have the highest speed internet connection available in my area but it often still leaves me frustrated when I get almost to the end of a video, or even only part-way through, and it locks up like that. I just had hoped that there was some tip I didn’t know which would allow me to start from that point instead of having to start over several times like I usually do.
Thanks for replying back.
Beth, not sure if this will help or work for you but has worked for me:
After you hit the play button and it is downloading/ buffering, I hit the pause until I see it completed.
This also helps in the breakup that usually happens in the beginning of the buffering.
Let me know if it works!
Warmly, Dusty – The DreamWaker! *-*
dusty@dustyspeaks.com
Christina, hello.
I don’t think my first attempt at leaving a message worked. if it did please delete it!
My Q was re comparison/ contrast between Type Pad and Word press.
People have told me that TP is preferable (even though it has a cost) because it has service which solo entrepreneurs badly need and that WP does not. And that it is also easier to make changes to TP than WP. They say it’s a question of access, security, help and lower frustration!
or, is it a question of some dadvantages and disdadvantags with each? What are your thoughts?
Also why are themes/desings free?. How do these people make a living?!
Thank you for this!
Frank,
I have never used Type Pad, so I cannot compare them. I know that WordPress has a VERY large community, and is growing.
Designers make free designs so that you will use them, like them, and then buy their premium designs.
Hey there Christina,
I wanted to take a minute and let you know how much I enjoyed your video! It is a wonderful example in showing and sharing that we are not alone in our frustrations with learning all the techie stuff online that we really need to know if we want to move our business forward!! I look forward to hearing more about your program.
Thank you Christina!!
Most Sincerely,
Helen Raptoplous
http://www.ActionHabits.com
Dear Christina –
I think this video to be a great overview about creating a website using WordPress. The personal story was very engaging especially since I know how passionate you are about helping people develop their own Wordpess websites now. It was fun and interesting to see how much personal resistance you had to using WordPress at the beginning based on your past website development experience.
From your Website Creation course I appreciate how simple it actually can be….and I also learned that there’s a little more too it…but thanks to your teaching style and support material I was able to put together something I’m quite proud of.
Thanks for your guidance and help,
Larry
Larry,
I’m glad you liked the video. I had fun doing it!
Hi Christina,
Great Video! You really look like you are enjoying what you are doing with WordPress.
I look forward to the next class.
Cathy
Hey Christina!
Love the Nutcracker Web Site story!
I remember when you first launched this course that I thought it was a brilliant add to your IP portfolio. And, as one of your students, I knew it would be a wonderful way for people to take control of their future online with even more confidence!
Looks to me like you’ve got another winner with this one.
Linda
Linda, yes the Website Creation Workshop is my most fun course that I have taught. I really get to know the students well, and it’s exciting to see their websites completed! In fact, many students get carried away and start making so many sites, I can’t keep up with them!
LOL!
I understand that there are 2 WordPress’s? Are you referring to WP.org? Or WP.com?
Thanks,
Suzanne
Suzanne,
I’m referring to the self hosted WordPress.org. The main reason is that WordPress.com does NOT allow advertising. I teach people to make money from their websites with advertising and selling your own products.
Hi Christina, it’s amazing what you can do with a WordPress website! I love how you can separate content from design, and then marry the two in endless possibilities. Great intro video! I look forward to more.
Debra
Thanks for the exceptional video presentation. Quick question, can all FREE themes downloaded directly from sites be trusted in terms of virus etc?
I usually download my free themes directly from WordPress’s site. Whereas, I have downloaded some if I know the designer.
Thanks again, and much continued success. Also, when are you and hubby going to co-present? You make a great team.
Rosie, I ususally only get free themes from the wordpress.org site, or from sites where I know the people who run it. Mostly because I want a good theme, and premium themes tend to be better. I’m partial to http://www.ithemesqueen.com as their support is really great
Hi Christina,
I’m really excited about your class, especially that Maritza Parra recommended you. I am so new at creating websites that it overwhelms me – but I’m determined to learn it and work it.
P.S. Your video/presentation was great! I’m happy to “see” who I’ll be working with.
Lisette, yes Maritza is one of my start students! She has created so many websites now, I can’t keep up with her!
Hi! this is a good idea! I’ve been trying to figure out how to use wordpress as my webpage creations and I can’t for the life of me!
EVERYONE says it’s sooo easy but nuts..I just couldn’t figure it out! I hope your videos finally spell it out for us tecno dummies!
I have a website but its not through wordpress. I would like to learn how to make wordpress websites. Thought your movie was good.
thanks fr Heather
Hi Christina: If their is anybody that needs further….no…right from the very start
education on anything, everything to do with
web technoism, it’s me.
Great video. I like how you make building a website seem accessible to anyone.
Thank you for what you have shown so far.
I am looking forward to learning more from you.
Good stuff, Christina! Was looking for a good layout for a music download site, used the info in your video and found 2 themes that are perfect. Thank You!
For those of you who are subscribed to this message thread, and don’t have your picture showing up next to your comments, you’ll be interested in this.
I did a blog post on how to get your little postage stamp sized image to show up when you leave comments on any WordPress website.
Just follow this link for the simple video:
http://www.websitecreationworkshop.com/blog/wordpress-tips/how-to-get-your-photo-to-show-up-in-your-comments/
8-29-2009 5:20 PM
Dear Christina,
True to form this is another lucid and exciting overview of the set up process. I’m really eager to take your course again and get my site up and humming.
Thank you, Christina!
Brooks
Hi Christina,
That’s a great presentation about The Nutcracker.
I’m in process of converting my sites to WordPress too. WordPress has a theme directory, which I’ve used.
I was warned about getting free themes outside of WordPress as there may be some with built in viruses. What’s your take on that?
Best wishes,
Tom Justin
Tom, I only get free themes from the WordPress directory, or from theme designers that I know. You are smart to be cautious about downloading from sites you are not familiar with.
I just watched your video and I love your personality. You are so fun and down to earth. Looking forward to hearing about your workshop.
For those of you who had trouble viewing the Nutcracker story
here is the YouTube version of it
(if you are reading this by email, come back here into the
blog and look at the bottom comment
http://www.websitecreationworkshop.com/blog/success-stories/nutcracker-website-story/ )
Hi Christina,
Loved your info about WordPress! I just got my domain name and want to get started setting up my site. Is it possible to get a “cart” for people to order from the site?
Best Regards,
Connie J. Pratt
Connie,
Glad you like my WordPress tips and info!
The shopping cart system I use and recommend is Marketers Choice (a division of 1ShoppingCart)
You can get a cart here, plus get 3 months of my club for free, by going to
http://www.shoppingcartqueen.com/signup
Cheers,
Christina
I absolutely fell in love with the art of video making through your video about WordPress. Wow! You’ve got me all excited about wordpress.org now and how I can do my own or at least do what I want when I want. Thanks for a fab video and allowing me to learn from home. Blessings!
Bea,
I’m so glad you liked the video. Yes, making videos can be fun. Did you see the “Julia Child” video?
You’ll get a chuckle out of it
http://www.websitecreationworkshop.com/blog/videos/julia-cooking-lesson/
I’ve been looking for an easier way to build a website such as in WordPress.
Thanks
I really need your workshop. Like NOW!! When is the next one going to be? Have you thought of automating it so that one can sign up for it and go through the content on video online? That way, we wouldn’t have to wait for the next workshop to come around.
thank you-
Carol
Carol,
thanks for your comment. The next workshop is starting in March. And yes I am working towards building a home study version of my course. However this takes time to build a home study course that is at the high quality I expect.
Make sure you sign up for email notices so that you get on the announcement list for the training.
I am trying to learn how to implement side bars to the right of my blog. So I am looking for more mid -advance training/ or suggestions.
I am working on my feb. blog and doing a make of my website. I did my website by scatch and asked 2 friends who are website designers to help(teach me). It was cost effective.
Thanks,
Kathy Allen
Accents of Home
Kathy,
My Website Creation Workshop course would be good for you. I’m doing some beginning webinars for newbies to get them prepped for the course.
My course starts out slow, then moves fast to take people to advanced.
You may want to come to my webinar today, as I see that you do not yet have a gravatar
Hi Christina
I like this presentation of the Nutcracker story and introduction to WordPress. I hope to join one of your classes which is a bit difficult because of our time difference.
Regards
Mary Jordon
Mary,
what time zone are you in?
Christina, I live in Melbourne, Australia.
Thanks.
Great video. I’ll be joining your next class. Couldn’t make it this time.
My website is in wordpress. http://www.partyplancompanies.com
Love wordpress!
Kristina
when is your next workshop?
Kim,
It is going to be sometime in September. But I’ll probably have other stuff going on before then