When it comes time to set up a new site, whether you are moving from your free blogging account to a new domain or simply setting up a new blog altogether, there is quite literally no shortage of companies willing to take your business. With thousands...

Everyone knows that you’re supposed to backup your data but how many of us actually do it and, of those who do, how many do it right? The problem is that far too many bloggers ignore this very crucial security step. Whether it is putting too much...

Everyone knows that images help make a good blog post great. Not only do they provide a much-needed visual element to break up the gray text, but they help your content stand out in RSS readers. Unfortunately though, not everyone has the photography or...

Advertising design can help sell products, but can it help make your blog better too?

In copyright law, the big news is always made by cases such as the Jammie Thomas verdict, the Tenenbaum trial or even The Pirate Bay trial in Sweden. As importance as these cases are, their legal applicability to the average person is dubious,...

If you’re looking to set up a new blog or revamp an old one, you’re probably looking at the standard platforms, WordPress, Blogger, MovableType, etc. However, depending on the type of site you wish to set up, you may want to give Tumblr a...

This is the final part in our GPL License series, courtesy of Jonathan Bailey.

In part 3 in our GPL series, Jonathan delves into how the GPL works with themes and plugins.

Part 2 in our GPL License series by Jonathan Bailey.

Part 1 in the Blog Herald’s Guide to the GPL License series.