Getting started

  1. Install PHP, MySQL, and Wordpress on VPS (used Microsoft Web Platform Installer)
  2. Choose a new theme (that was too easy!)
  3. Modify the Permalink Settings (not as easy)
  4. Upload a photo
  5. Generate API key for Akismet
  6. Install Facebook Like button plugin (way too easy!!)
  7. Delete default Blogroll, add my links

About the Author

Christian husband, father, runner, software engineer