This is a very simple procedure to do, especially if you want to keep your blog page tidy and neat. The purpose is to divide your post so that only the first paragraph, or however much you want, only can be seen, with the more tag linking to the rest of the post in full, safely enclosed in its permalinked page automatically generated by WordPress.

If you want to see how it is done, then visit http://fairyblogmother.co.uk and search for the more tag.

Alice Elliott

Putting pictures up on your blog add to the interest value of your posts, and can act as an additional explanation of your subject. It is a good idea to make sure they are the right size first, and are prepared for the web by being 72dpi or the correct number of pixels across and down. WordPress prefers to communicate picture size in pixels, because that is most universally understood. Adapt your pictures in your chosen medium, such as Photoshop, and make sure they are in RGB and the subject is adequately positioned within the frame. Save your picture on your computer and WordPress will put it into your blog’s media library.

Writing regular posts should not be considered a chore, but more like something you do to maintain the health of your business (like cleaning your teeth for oral health). Once you get into the habit, and keep your mind open for likely subjects for your posts, you’ll see opportunities almost everywhere: outgoing emails, other people’s posts, telephone conversations, networking, articles you agree (or don’t agree) with, literature that caught you eye, your newsletter content – as long as you’re in the right frame of mind you’ll easily find fodder for a post.