Category Archives: Websites

I believe in creating simple, attractive, well-functioning WordPress websites, and that you be empowered to control your own WordPress website.

Which CMS to Use? WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla?

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Are you still trying to decide which Content Management System (CMS) to use for your business? There are three popular ones: WordPress (of course!), Drupal, and Joomla. I’ve been using WordPress for five years, about ½ the time it’s been around. I used Joomla briefly years ago on a very limited basis; I’ve never touched Drupal. So, obviously I’m not the expert to compare these platforms! However, there’s plenty of info out there on the … Continue reading →

Attention to Details Fantastic!

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Sat 5/17/2014 10:21 PM Buckeye, AZ Hi Joyce, Thanks for doing such a thorough job developing and designing my website. I love it! Here’s a testimonial you can add to your website: “Joyce Kaye of The Computer Spirit developed and designed my new website well within the time-frame we discussed. I love it! The first time I spoke with Joyce about my website, she asked me a few questions and took time to fully explain … Continue reading →

Your Social Media IQ

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As you probably know, people use social media to create, share, and/or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks. Let’s have some fun! Here’s a brief quiz to test your Social Media IQ… Match the site name or form of social media with the description. The answer key is located below the quiz. No peeking! A. Instagram B. LinkedIn C. Wiki D. Facebook E. Pinterest ___ 1. This business-oriented site is mainly used … Continue reading →

WordPress Security

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WordPress security is serious business and what you don’t know can actually hurt you! A hacked site can wreak havoc on your search engine rankings for weeks or more without you knowing about it. And, you can lose sales if your customer notices your hacked site before you do. After I was notified that a visitor to one of my client’s websites had received a message from her anti-virus program about malware being on the … Continue reading →

Unique Holiday Gift

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Don’t know what to give a loved one, friend, colleague, or employee? Holiday gift certificates are available from The Computer Spirit! Purchase whatever number of hours you like, and the recipient can use them for coaching and consulting services related to: WordPress websites Constant Contact e-newsletters One-sheets Brochures and flyers PowerPoint slideshows Microsoft® Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) To purchase and/or learn more, contact me via email or phone (928.301.7292).

Using a WordPress Child Theme

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Thanks to my business colleague Paul McNeese, who through OPA Author Services provides services that every self-publishing author or small publisher will need in order to transform a manuscript into a printed book, I recently worked on a robust – and fun – author project. For Karyn Rashoff, M.S., I created a website, an announcement e-newsletter, and a one-sheet for the launching of her first book “Parents in Highschooland: Helping Students Succeed in the Critical … Continue reading →

Software Training

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Learning how to use your computer doesn’t have to be stressful – it can be fun! Joyce has a reputation of great patience and software training expertise, particularly with beginners and the senior population. In fact, for many years she was known as The Computer Therapist, “guiding people gently into the Information Age.” She still uses those therapeutic skills these days, making you feeling comfortable and providing encouragement. When you are guided and coached (hands-on) … Continue reading →

WordPress Teacher – and More!

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Although Joyce and I are personal friends, her newsletter almost always brings refreshing information about what’s going on in her world and often information, articles, videos on touching and meaningful stories of what’s going on in the outer world.  Her work as a WordPress teacher provided me all I needed to get my two websites up and running as I desired them at reasonable rates and in an easy to learn setting, whether in class … Continue reading →

Bulk Edit in WordPress

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There may be times in WordPress when you need to change the same value in multiple posts, i.e., author name. You can use ‘Bulk Edit’ to quickly implement the change. 1. Login into the WordPress admin area. 2. Click All Posts. 3. Select the posts for which you want to change the author by clicking on the box to the left of each title. A check mark will be inserted. 4. Go to Bulk Actions … Continue reading →

Pro with WordPress Website Assistance

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Joyce is a pro with WordPress website assistance! She can spot what needs to be done and teaches us how to do it for our self. She knows this inside and out, and thus her classes and her consulting are both tremendously helpful. I am so grateful that she is available to help me create my websites, and to make them better! Thank you Joyce! Jewels Maloney M.Ed., Ed.D. Creativity Activities & Resources for Ascension