Choosing a URL by wendebmg

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Choosing a URL

Published on Sep 13, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Creating a Portfolio

Choosing a URL by Wende Garrison

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Who is Wende Garrison?

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What is a portfolio?

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Choosing a URL

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Do not buy a URL. Use the free one.

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Advice

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Long term choice

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Consistent identity across all public platforms

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Do not put the word "blog" in the your URL

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Do not put the word "portfolio" in your URL

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Strategies for Common Names

Choosing a URL

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Add middle initial

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Try your full name

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Avoid putting a number in your URL

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Try a nickname

Be aware of drawbacks

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"Amy the Engineer"

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Email Wende for ideas

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Be sure you are at Wordpress .com not Wordpress .org

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Watch "Making a Site" video before proceeding

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Video of Wordpress.com Process

Choosing a URL

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