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Well, I give in. I used the blogging software that was the easiest to set up on my site, and low-and-behold, it has been buggy, unreliable, and although free, unsupported by my hosting company (can’t really blame them for that part!). NucleusCMS was great in theory, but the more time I spent on my blog, and on others’ blogs, and in doing more and more research, I decided I needed a stronger platform. So I am switching to WordPress.

I was intimidated by the WordPress installation - because I had to create a database. I may be a bit more technologically savvy than many moms, but I am NOT a coder; nor do I want to be. But in my desperation for a blogging software platform that had plugins that work, and was widely supported in the blogging community, I decided to give the installation a shot. Besides, WordPress is free too, so what did I have to lose? Nada. And you know what? The “Famous 5 Minute Installation” was pretty darn close to that - OK, maybe 30 minutes for me - but fairly harmless all in all.

Customizing the page is always a challenge, because I don’t know PHP or CSS. But I do know a little (and I mean little) html, and I have found that if I look at the code long enough, it starts to make at least a little bit of logical sense and I have had some success in getting the layout the way I want it to be. I think I can hire a freelancer to make some quick changes to appearance and it will cost me very little, so it will be worth it.

And I was even able to get most of my current posts imported into the new blog by saving the blog as an RSS file. I will have to manually add my comments in, but I don’t have a lot to add anyway ;). And now I am resting easy knowing my trackbacks will work, that I will be able to obtain some REAL analytics for the blog to track where traffic is coming from and track what readers are most interested in so that I can create more of it! If the blog is to succeed, it’s better that I recreate it now with 32 posts rather than a year from now, when the site is much bigger, and I have hundreds of posts and readers to migrate.

So now I am happily and heartily recommending WordPress. Go tell your friends!

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en: @SincerelyCady Everything has a purpose and reason! EVERYTHING in life, you just have to choose whether to follow Gods guidance or your own! 07/04/09 07:13pm
en: @louis_d_xiii idk or care to kno 07/04/09 07:13pm
en: @comclovin well you could finish that song. LOL. or Paul could send me ribs via Twitter. :-) 07/04/09 07:13pm
en: @BillyMorrison Sooooo.....have u stopped playing yet or do we have to do an intervention??? 07/04/09 07:13pm
en: @curlzchavez Yeah, that's likely. ;) Or maybe I'm just a nihilist. You have a great 4th too!! 07/04/09 07:13pm
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en: I'm now home from Mt. of Blessings Camp. Last night's service was absolutely amazing! (And no, I wasn't preaching or anything :-) 07/04/09 07:13pm
en: @NishaB0o Write on a paper..or your body saying i Love A-Jeanius...Gotta be Appropriate lol...holla 07/04/09 07:13pm
en: anyone else working tonight? or am i the only one not going out to have fun and watch fireworks because i have to? 07/04/09 07:13pm
en: @nicolahh well Ilived the art-direction and style, awesome shadows. Just didn't ever get freaked out or interested in the characters. 07/04/09 07:13pm
en: @Jamsz Hindi din. Haha. Sana wag mahal yun or may option ka if you wanna receive it. Baka maubos na lng bigla load ntin! Hahaha. 07/04/09 07:13pm
en: @jessgrune always out of town or party hopping. Comfort girls all split up this year so we are hitting up the best party in town! 07/04/09 07:13pm
en: Peter Crouch could be going to milan or fulham. 07/04/09 07:13pm
en: @willieljackson what in the world Will! Did the guard pop off? Or did you for get to move the adjust lever? 07/04/09 07:13pm
en: Happy 4th of July!!! call or text!!! 07/04/09 07:13pm
en: Trade Forex Futures or Stock? Get the Best Course on the net now and save $600 offer Ends Sunday July 5th, http://tinyurl.com/n38w3p 07/04/09 07:13pm
en: Anyone know of any GOOD free (or open source) audio mixing software for either #Windows or #Linux? Please halp.. 07/04/09 07:13pm
en: doing laundry. wanting cuban or colombian food!!! =( 07/04/09 07:13pm
en: @kimiyaw the dark hair or blonde hair?? 07/04/09 07:13pm
en: The devil has put a penalty on all things we enjoy in life. Either we suffer in health or we suffer in soul or get fat. http://cli.gs/9qhLjR 07/04/09 07:13pm
en: RT @bretterlich: Is that a roman candle in your pocket or do you jizz fire every 15 seconds? 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @ajbee I forget if Vincent is supposed to be involved or not.... 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: when did you realize life is not a destination, rather a journey? or have you? 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @saarmst1 a person needs to sign in to listen to your show? or is there a way to just click and listen? 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: Awake.. Debating if I should go to this cookout or not. 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: She is like art…something that speaks to me, like good graffiti or sidewalk poetry. 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: Published a new post: Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: system32nto... http://cli.gs/6jnqX 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @alotofnothing or #moonfruit over my hammy? I think they serve that at Denny's 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: Is it bad that I don't really feel festival? I don't want to cook or entertain. But its my wifely duty I guess 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @heatherlerenard yo you gettin black or what? Operation .G.B. is going good where I'm at! 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: My bounty from the west end farmers marfet: 2 lbs organic cherries... Or what's left after eating and walking! http://twitpic.com/9ao5n 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: should i go celebrate in San Fran tonight or study? 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @M641 just cloudy, supposed to rain here shortly. What the weather channel says anyway. Did you get vacation? Or r u working? 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: It's hot outside - make sure to pick up some Honest John's Ros� or Honest John's White. 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @khjns You wanna come over to do fireworks tonight? This is your official invitation if so. Take it or leave it. 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @dianefanning @kathryncasey @ProfilerPatB U have had NO right to lie about me, stalk me or release my real name online. 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: I'm not home from Mt. of Blessings Camp. Last night's service was absolutely amazing! (And no, I wasn't preaching or anything :-) 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: Trade Forex Futures or Stock? Get the Best Course on the net now and save $600 offer Ends Sunday July 5th, http://tinyurl.com/n38w3p 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: ugh heading too work =/ leave sum love on the facebook or text peace 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: Serving in the Armed Forces was the best gift or honor I could have given to my country. Happy B-Day girl! You are #1 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: Made first two hour flight OK. A few things to tweak but no noticeble oil leaks or anything. 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @AllThatAmar Even then, it'd be questionable. The T-Wolves or Thunder would probably own us. 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @howlieT refresh or reboot needed? 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: This weather is amazing too good to watch telly. Perhaps I'll go out. Take my imaginary dog for a walk or something. 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: So... Where is the push? Even the much hyped (or demoed at least) ESPN notifications are MIA. #iPhone 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: "puh-lease! How bout we put some south in yer mouth!?" (or #moonfruit) 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @projectx58 dress code is no sneakers or boots...button down shirts 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @chillybreck What? Good, bad or ugly? 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: Perfectionism - Is it a Blessing or Curse? 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: I'm just not sure if I want to read so much teenage drama for 3.. or 4 books. nuh uh. 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: Hey, anyone in Gloucester know if there are firework at Stage Fort tonight? Or was that Fri? 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: If intension is to mock = Win! RT @msager: Bringing a British beer (ESB) to a July 4th party. Epic Fail or Epic Win? 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @GennaGirl It was very random I love The Matthew Good Band and I didnt know Anti Pop was a video or Jr was in it lol 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @pyt25 the bbq is either july 25 or the first weekend in aug 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: Happy 4th Everyone! I'm gonna chill with the famlee for the 3/4 of the day then I'm trying to club or somethin' 2night, It's the 4th! 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: just woke up. it better stop raining or i'll be pissed! getting ready & such 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: Not really liking the new direction of Loveholic (or Loveholics as they are now known). 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @jayyhov Like 90 or something 89 lol 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @nothingfor17255- What on earth does nothingfor1 mean,are you single or something on those lines. You look a cracker to be honest! 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: RT @hanalei: I still have trouble reading inspirational quotes as signatures or gchat statuses. What's the dumbest one you've come across? 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: why when u give a helping hand or advice y do ppl then use it as a weapon oh well 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: forgetting to remember the little things is usually what leaves you second guessing your own better judgement. or at least I think so.. 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: is enjoying NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS. Maybe the next one will be about the Spanish-American War! Or the 1983 Grenada invasion! 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @jasminelovesjoe eah, haha i knew that. but i mean like AFTER the concert or something. maybe theyre gunna do something special as a fam. 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: Sorry for the ad. It just seems like everytime there's a restaraunt or TV show I like it gets shut down. Like clockwork. 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: Off to a quick - or not-so-quick - run before the sunset. 07/04/09 07:12pm
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en: Z2: Being the hypochondriac that I am, I gotta wonder if this nausea is due to hunger, side effects, or those funky vegetables for lunch. 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @Shimmycocopuffs sea turtles? or other turtles? 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: I don't know whether or not I want moar food or if I'm fool. Need something sweet. Desserrrrrt. 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: No fireworks close to home today. Just gonna sit back, eat lasagna, and maybe watch a movie. Or do laundry, not sure yet. 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @cY283 mm yes..but..its a hard desition ed or her?? so confused!! 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @feketenoemi yup, same here, although I would probably still want to roll in at 2 or 3:) 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: http://twitpic.com/9ao2f - I don't know if this would be the greatest idea ever. Or the bigges t mistake 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: New Crunchpad coming soon, @arrington, how and where will be offered? Direct, Amazon, AT&T? Also distributorship options or opportunities? 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: Today I wish I was in LA or NY, but def bot TX cuz its 101 there. But yeah, oh well aint going to happen. http://myloc.me/7BzB 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: I'm to that point where i don't know if i sit at the kids table or move on up? 07/04/09 07:12pm
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en: @exsnohs "eat my ass or sucks on my balls" 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: Will be going home to an empty house and a night spent either in front of the tv alone or curled up with a book. . . yippie 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: .@f_i_d_g_e_t what about #moonfruit pie? or #moonfruit cobbler? or #moonfruit sundae? 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: Thinking about showing workout schemes for sports and or looking for someone to help on my blog at http://thefanfavorite.blogspot.com/ 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: Many times the difference between failure and success is doing something nearly right...... Or doing it exactly right. 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @ShanteCurtis That's so hot. Lol Did you take any pics yet? You need to Twitpic or something:) 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @Just4Enrique Brrr, do you want me to send some sun over my friend ? Or will you come over my way. you know ... fishpond ? Hehehe ! 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: New item! Brown Baby Bear Beanie -- Newborn to 3 months -- Great Photographer's Prop or Baby Shower Gif.. http://tinyurl.com/lu2cl8 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: I'm might spin out or crash into people, but oh well. That's the point of the slick track. 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: at home. bored :-( gonna practice and still deciding delaware tomorrow? or this evening? 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @darrell lol if they shoot anything near guam or hawaii, we should use one of our tacticle nukes :) 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: It's to represent a mountian, but it kinda looks like a wedding cake too http://tinyurl.com/art-TTTbw or am I losing it again? 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: shape up or ship out mate. 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @SummersLJS good to hear, looking forward to the first games in a week or so? Gonna miss the Truro match but hopefully I'll be at Torquay. 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @itsmesoloveit u prolly knew somebody out here or had tranportation.. i dnt lol 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: feeling off. :/ wish it wasn't raining so I could take a walk or something... 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: @RubyHaze go listen to aventura's "el desprecio" or "el veneno" have a cocktail and put on some sexy shoes..u will smile :) 07/04/09 07:12pm
en: Trying to decide what to eat even though everythings closed downtown. Need to find something to do tnt. Can't decide where or what to go/do. 07/04/09 07:08pm
en: @tommcfly or two because you Twitter? and because you were ignorant to me in your other Twitter? 07/04/09 07:08pm
en: @carissalopez I didn't even know it was a trend! I just searched for diaper bags and Miss P came up. Either way, I likes her! Trendy or not. 07/04/09 07:08pm
en: whats up with this you like me yes or no comments sooo lame guys please the answer is NO so dont ask me that stupid shit!! 07/04/09 07:08pm
en: @janetjudd Haha! You'd think. Maybe she had to go to the bathroom or the store or something and thought she missed it. Annoying though! 07/04/09 07:08pm