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Registering Your Domain Name

Learn step-by-step how to search for domain names and register them using GoDaddy or NameCheap. You will also get some valuable tips on how to find the perfect domain name for your blog.

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Getting Your Web Hosting Account Set Up

Web hosting is the foundation of any WordPress blog. Learn the basics of web hosting and how to choose the best web hosting plan among the hundreds of offers out there.

hostgator hosting

How To Change Your DNS

You cannot do anything with your domain name and web hosting if you don’t know how to change your DNS or Domain Name Server. These videos show you how to do it in GoDaddy or NameCheap.

dns in godaddy

Installing And Using FileZilla FTP

Every blogger needs to know how to use a FTP program to upload files to their hosting account. This video shows you how to download, install and connect FileZilla to your web hosting account.

installing filezilla

Managing Your Hosting Account Using cPanel

With cPanel you can manage your entire web hosting easily without relying on technical help. These videos show you how to create new email accounts, customize your cPanel layout and do other basic cPanel tasks.

cpanel introduction

Creating Subdomains And Add-on Domains

With cPanel, you can easily create subdomains to divide your website into several independent parts, or add on different domains to the same hosting account. In these videos you will learn how it’s done.

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How To Install WordPress

In these videos, you’ll discover how you can get your new WordPress blog up and running in a matter of minutes, with just a few mouse clicks..

installing wordpress in cpanel

Yellow Belt module includes over 15 video tutorials!

How To Clean Up A New WordPress Blog

A brand new WordPress blog has a fair amount of “junk” in it, which includes fake posts, comments, and useless links. I’ll show you exactly what you need to clean up before you can start using your blog..

cleaning up a new wordpress blog

How To Change Your Permalinks Structure For Better Search Engine Ranking

By default, WordPress uses a permalinks structure that isn’t too SEO-friendly. In this video I reveal how to change your permalinks to a better format that is guaranteed to get you more free traffic from Google..

changing permalinks in wordpress

How To Create New Posts In WordPress

Discover how you can add new content to WordPress, how to use the built-in WYSIWYG editor to format your content and how to publish your content. I also reveal how to automate your content using the “timestamp” feature – a great tip you can use!

creating posts in wordpress

How To Create New Pages In WordPress

Discover how you can create new pages in WordPress, which are separate from your regular blog content. I’ll show you how easy this is to do and how to change the order of your pages as well.

creating pages in wordpress

How To Upload And Format Images In WordPress

A picture speaks a thousands words indeed! In this video, I reveal how to upload images to WordPress and access them using the built-in WYSIWYG editor. I also reveal how to format pictures, use captions and much more.

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How To Install WordPress Themes Automatically

With WordPress version 2.8 and above, you can easily search for and install themes directly from the WordPress dashboard. This video reveals how to do it, set-by-step.

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How To Upload And Install Themes Manually

Make your blog shine with WordPress themes! There are literally thousands of free and premium themes you can download and use to spice up an otherwise dull-looking blog. I reveal exactly how and where to download themes, unpack them, upload and activate them.

installing wordpress themes manually

How To Customize Your WordPress Theme

This video reveals how to make minor changes to your theme’s appearance by editing the built-in theme options. It’s a very simple process that can be done directly from your WordPress dashboard.

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How To Install Plugins Automatically

Plugins add important functionality to your WordPress blog. I show you how to use your dashboard to find the plugin you want and how to install it automatically without touching an FTP program.

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How To Upload And Install Plugins Manually

The good old way of adding and activating plugins on your blog, and still important to master because not every WordPress plugin can be installed automatically. Avoid making silly mistakes with this clear, informational step-by-step video.

manually installing wordpress plugins

How To Use WordPress Widgets In The Sidebar

WordPress widgets add even more cool features and functionality to your blog’s sidebar. In less than 4 minutes, I’ll reveal everything you’ve ever wanted to know about using widgets on your blog.

using wordpress widgets

Controlling Spam With The Akismet Spam Plugin

Right from your very first blog post, you’ll get obnoxious spam that is not only annoying but potentially embarrassing! I show you how to activate and use the Akismet plugin, as well as some simple tweaks you can make to automatically block up to 99% of SPAM.

using akismet and controlling spam

Getting And Using Gravatars For Your Blog

Put a face on your blog comments and start developing a long-term relationship with your readers. I reveal how to do this automatically using Gravatars, and how you can get your own Gravatar.

using gravatars in wordpress

How To Create A Contact Form In WordPress

One of the most important things you want to take care right away is giving your readers a way to contact you. The good news is that there are tons of useful free plugins that help you to create an awesome contact form. We’ll guide you step-by-step in creating your first contact form.

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How To Create Backups For Your WordPress Blog

Mistakes are made all the time and some of these mistakes can be costly if you don’t regularly backup your WordPress blog data. This video reveals how to easily backup your entire blog database to your PC or email address, as well as how to schedule automatic backups.

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How To Create A Static Front Page In WordPress

Want to make WordPress look more like a static page or a sophisticated e-commerce website? This video reveals how to use the built-in static front page options to capitalize on the awesome Content Management System or CMS features in WordPress.

creating a static front page in wordpress

Importing Content From Blogger To WordPress

Got an existing Blogger (BlogSpot) blog with loads of content? In this video we reveal how easy it is to automatically import all your existing content into your new WordPress blog. Say goodbye to Blogger and hello to WordPress!

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Introduction To Getting A FeedBurner Account

This video guides you step-by-step through setting up your FeedBurner account and creating your first feed. You’ll also discover the most important optimization steps and how to create “Feed Flares” easily.

creating a feedburner feed

Redirecting Your Default RSS Feed to Feedburner

There’s no point getting a FeedBurner feed if your default WordPress RSS feed is still active. This video shows you how to automatically redirect your default RSS to FeedBurner using a WordPress plugin and avoid losing valuable subscribers.

redirecting rss feeds to feedburner

Introduction To Using Google Analytics

Google Analytics is by far the best way to track, analyze and understand your website’s visitors. In this video we reveal how to set-up your Google Analytics account and how to add in your first website URL.

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Using Google Analytics With WordPress

In this video we reveal how to set-up your Google Analytics account to work seamlessly with your WordPress blog. Start tracking your blog visitors now and get amazing insights to your niche market.

google analytics

Using Google Keyword Tool For Keyword Research

Even if you’re not an AdWords user, the Google Keyword Tool is extremely useful for finding profitable niche keywords. Plus, it’s absolutely free. In this video we show you how to use the Google Keyword Tool to generate more keywords for your blog, AdSense site, affiliate marketing and even for buying ads on Google AdWords.

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Using WordTracker For Keyword Research

WordTracker is paid keyword tool but they have a free version that is good enough when you’re just starting out. In this video we reveal how to find profitable niches using WordTracker.

wordtracker

Orange Belt module includes over 35 video tutorials!

Using The All-In-One SEO Pack For WordPress

Search engine optimization is not rocket science but it’s not easy either. In our SEO video we show you how to boost your search engine rankings using free SEO plugins for WordPress and also SEO “best practices” as recommended by experts in the field.

seo pack

Using The Google XML Sitemap Generator

A sitemap is pretty important if you want to get higher rankings on Google. Basically a “sitemap” tells Google which pages on your blog it should index and how often it should return to re-index. In this video we guide you step-by-step through setting up a Google XML sitemap using free WordPress plugins.

google sitemaps

Introduction to Link Building

Links are one of the most important aspects of search engine optimization. Most people think the quantity of links is all that matters but did you know that the quality of your links is important as well? So what types of links should you build? Watch this video to find out.

link building basics

Publishing Free Articles on Your Blog

Need some free content for your blog or website? In this video you’ll discover how to legally use free articles from popular article directories and how to format them in your WordPress blog.

free article content

Introduction To Using Aweber For Blogging

This videos reveals everything you need to know about using Aweber for the first time. In this simple “walk through” you’ll discover all the key components of Aweber in the shortest time possible.

aweber introduction

How To Get An Aweber Account For $1

Although you can sign-up for the regular Aweber package, I’ll reveal how you can get started by paying just $1.00 for your first month. Why pay more when you can easily use Aweber’s $1 coupon?

aweber trial

How To Set-Up Your First Aweber List

In this video I take you by the hands and show you how to set-up your first Aweber list – from naming your list right up to creating a web form to capture names and email addresses.

aweber list

How To Set-up A Blog Broadcast In Aweber

Before you can use “RSS to Email”, you’ll need to set-up a “Blog Broadcast” in your Aweber account and link it to your blog’s RSS feed. I reveal exactly how to do this and the most important things to avoid.

aweber blog broadcast

How To Put Aweber Forms On Your WordPress Blog

In this video you’ll discover how to get your Aweber optin form codes, and put them in your WordPress blog’s sidebar as well as in individual posts and pages.

aweber wordpress

Twitter: Introduction To Using Twitter

Twitter is one the most popular websites on the Internet, with traffic rivaling that of FaceBook and Google. In this video we explain exactly how Twitter works, and how to start using it.

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Twitter: Inserting Short Links Into Posts

In this video we reveal how to convert long website URL’s into short ones, and how to post them to your Twitter account.

twitter links

Twitter: Creating Lists And Organizing Followers

After just a few weeks of using Twitter, you’ll have more updates and messages on your main page than you can handle. In this video we reveal a smart way to manage information in your Twitter account, by creating lists and organizing your followers.

twitter lists

Twitter: Using The Retweet Feature

This video reveals how to get more mileage and exposure from your Twitter account using the “retweet” feature.

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Introduction to Facebook for Blogs

Discover how the best blogs in the world are using Facebook’s features to communicate with readers and get even more traffic. This video gives you a brief but important overview on Facebook and reveals why you need to add Facebook’s features to your blog right away!

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FaceBook: Adding A Like Button To Your Blog

You’ve seen it everywhere – the FaceBook “Like” button is in almost every website and blog out there. Have you started using it yet? In this video, we reveal how easy it is to put a “Like” button on each blog post and encourage users to recommend your content to their FaceBook friends.

like button in fb

Facebook: Adding A Fan Box Widget To Your Blog

Social proof is important if you want to gain credibility and be recognized as an expert in your niche market. In this video, we reveal how to put a FaceBook “Fan Box” on your blog, and start showing off your blog’s followers.

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Quick Start Guide To ClickBank

ClickBank is the world’s largest digital products marketplace, where you can buy and promote anything from e-books to memberships and even website templates. In this video we explain everything a beginner needs to understand about how ClickBank works.

clickbank guide

How To Create And Use A ClickBank Hoplink

Want to promote ClickBank products and make up to 75% in commissions? We reveal how easy it is to find profitable products to promote, then how to create your own unique “HopLink” and finally how to insert it into the content of your WordPress blog.

clickbank in wordpress

How To Use The ClickBank HopAd Builder

Did you know you can create automatically-updating ClickBank ads – known as “HopAds” – and put them on your website? In this video we reveal the two different types of HopAds and how to set-up each. We also reveal how to put those ads into your WordPress blog.

clickbank hopads

Automatically Convert Keywords To Affiliate Links

Did you know that you can automatically convert keyword on your WordPress blog into affiliate links? In this video we review the Ninja Affiliate plugin for WordPress, and show you exactly how it’s done. You’ll also discover how to cloak and track all your affiliate links in one place.

ninja affiliate

How To Manage Banner Ads Using WordPress

If you’re blogging for money, then you’ll need to put banners on many different parts of your blog. Whether its affiliate banners or paid banners, we reveal how to manage and track them using an awesome plugin for WordPress.

max banner ads

Quick Start Guide To Google AdSense

Google AdSense is one of the most popular ways to make money online from blogs – especially using WordPress blogs! In this video we reveal the most important things a beginner needs to know about Google AdSense, as well as how to create a new account.

adsense intro

Setting Up And Using New Adsense Ads

This video reveals how to create your first AdSense ad, including how to create channels, customize ad appearance, and save ads to your account. Finally it shows how to copy and paste the codes into a WordPress blog using “posts”, “pages” and also in the sidebar.

adsense setup

Purple Belt module includes over 35 video tutorials!

Setting Up The Thesis Theme For WordPress

Thesis is a very popular WordPress theme, used by hundreds of bloggers for it’s great SEO benefits. In this video we reveal how to install the Thesis theme for WordPress (not quite your average WordPress theme).

thesis setup

Customizing The Layout Of Your Thesis Theme

Thesis comes with built-in design options that anyone can use, even if they are not familiar with CSS and PHP. In this video we reveal how to make your Thesis theme look better with just a few simple tweaks.

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Search Engine Optimization For Thesis

Thesis comes pre-installed with great SEO (Search Engine Optimization) features. The key is knowing exactly what to tweak, and what to leave untouched. In this video we give you simple but practical tips for squeezing more “SEO juice” out of any Thesis theme.

thesis seo

Wishlist Member: Membership Plugin Set-up

Wishlist Member is a membership site plugin for WordPress, allowing you to create multiple levels of membership, with multiple access rules and payment options. A great plugin to use if you want to charge a monthly subscription for access to your blog’s content.

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Wishlist Member: Configuring Your Settings

In these videos, we reveal how to configure your WL Member plugin. Our step-by-step guide will get you started in the shortest time possible, and is perhaps the best video you can find anywhere on the subject.

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Wishlist Member: Multiple Membership Levels

In this video, we show you how to set-up multiple levels of membership (for example Silver, Gold and Platinum) using the WishList Member plugin for WordPress.

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Wishlist Member: Sequential Upgrades

In this video, we reveal how to create “sequential upgrades” for your members. Sequential upgrades allow you to allow access to monthly content based on signup dates, and also to implement “loyalty programs” for existing members.

wlmember

Introduction To Gravity Forms

Gravity Forms is a hugely popular plugin that’s perfect for creating advanced and custom forms for your WordPress blog. In this video, we give you a brief introduction to some of the powerful features of Gravity Forms.

introduction to gravity forms

Installing Gravity Forms

After downloading Gravity Forms, we won’t leave you hanging. In this video, we show you how to install and activate the Gravity Forms plugin for WordPress.

gravity forms installation

Gravity Forms: Building A Contact Form

Sometimes you need more than just a simple contact form for your blog. In this video, we show you just how quick and easy it is to build a custom contact form using Gravity Forms.

gravity forms contact form

Gravity Forms: Building Advanced Forms

Gravity Forms is the perfect choice when you need to add advanced forms to your blog. In these videos, we show you how to build multi-page forms, conditional logic forms and other advanced forms using Gravity Forms.

gravity forms advanced forms

BackupBuddy: Getting Started

BackupBuddy is a complete backup solution for your WordPress blog. In this video, we’ll introduce you to BackupBuddy and show you how to get started using the plugin on your site.

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BackupBuddy: Creating Backups

In this video, we’ll show you how to develop a comprehensive backup strategy by scheduling automatic backups of both your WordPress database and all your files.

backupbuddy

Black Belt module includes over 25 video tutorials!

Blogging Tools & Resources

wordpress plugins and toolsWordPress is the most flexible blogging platform available but installing WordPress is only the beginning of your journey as a blogger. It’s important to know that there are thousands of WordPress themes and plugins available to add functionality to your blog. However, it can be confusing trying to figure out which tools are the best ones to use.

As a member of Ninja Blog University, you’ll have an advantage over other bloggers out there because we’ll show you which tools work the best, where to find them and how to use them. You’ll get members-only access to our articles, reviews and video tutorials showing you which themes and plugins are the most functional and easiest to use. By taking advantage of our own experience with these tools, you can save yourself tons of time!

 

Support From Other Bloggers

community supportWe take pride in the quality of our blog training tutorials but perhaps one of the best features of Ninja Blog University is its support network. When you become a member, you’ll get instant access to our community support forum.

Got a problem? If you’re having trouble completing the tasks in one of our tutorials, you won’t be left all alone. Each tutorial has its own section in the forum where you can post your questions and get help from our staff as well as other community members.

Want to talk with other bloggers? Feel free to chat, ask questions, share ideas or provide your own tips in the forum!

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a recurring membership?

No, your payment is a one-time payment for lifetime membership access so there is no automatic re-billing to worry about.

Do you offer a monthly subscription?

No, our memberships are lifetime memberships so we can’t offer them on a monthly basis.

Are these tutorials current?

Yes. Whenever a new WordPress version makes one of our tutorials obsolete, we publish updated tutorials to work with the latest version.

What kind of support is included?

Your membership to Ninja Blog University includes access to our community support forum. Each tutorial has its own page in the forum where you can ask questions if you have any trouble. The forum is where you can quickly get your questions answered by our staff and other fellow members.

Do you offer WordPress installation?

Absolutely! Check out our WordPress Installation service if you would rather we do the installation for you.

Does the Black Belt module include the Purple Belt module too?

Yes, the Black Belt module includes access to all four modules (Yellow, Orange, Purple and Black) plus the community support forum.

Can I upgrade to a higher level later?

Yes, if you would like to upgrade, you can simply contact us and pay the difference between your current membership and the new membership.

What if I’m not happy with my purchase?

We offer a 30 day satisfaction guarantee. If you aren’t completely satisfied with the WordPress training we provide, simply let us know and we will refund 100% of your membership cost.

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