Where do I go from here?

Here is my short list, and a few links below to help you on your journey to creating a WordPress hosted site:

Get a great Hosting Service! Here is a list, I’ve used two of them, Bluehost and GoDaddy with excellent results.
Install Back-up software and use IMMEDIATELY!!!!! My favorite is Updraft.
ALWAYS update to the latest WordPress.
Back-up before making updates to Themes, plug-ins etc.
Read read read!!!!!! Look up anything you don’t understand, and then, look up a second or third opinion. Use my resources link on this blog, or Google away…
Always make a ‘Child Theme’ rather than change a theme’s CSS
Don’t go the way of FREE only, many themes come with free FREE free tech support after a one-time initial cost. It will be the best $50 you spend. Penny-wise and dollar-foolish doesn’t pay off with WordPress.
Delete unused themes and plug-ins, they weigh your site down.
Consider learning CSS and HTML to enhance your sites design, PHP to modify it’s functionality, and SQL to work on a local (home computer, not “live” site.

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