As you can see from the previous post this is a sparkling new installation of Jeff Johnson’s SEO Blog Software.
I am curious as to how effective Jeff’s Underground Training Lab instruction site will be. The site, or rather blog, was started on 18 April 2008 as a video instruction for his Free SEO Blog Software, which you are now viewing.
It is basically a WordPress Blog that has been tweaked by Jeff and his team to provide site owners with a great Search Engine Optimized blog to bring natural search traffic to their online businesses.
My Impressions So Far…
The blog content at Jeff’s Underground Training Lab is easy to read and the instructions are easy to follow. I had no problems setting up this blog by following them.
The instruction videos were good and kept my attention during what is essentially a technical tutorial.
The Email messages received to date are succinct and to the point. The subject is directly related to the instruction site and there have been no ‘you gotta buy this’ messages so far.
The software is the new WordPress 2.5 that has been tweaked. The installation process was painless and quick to install. It comes with a number of themes and some preloaded plugins. WordPress 2.5 is quite different from previous versions as they have totally changed the look and feel of the WP Dashboard back office. It can be a little disorientating if you are used to the older versions but the experience hasn’t been too bad and I have quickly found my way around the new dashboard.
The Plugins included are
- Akismet
- All in one SEO Pack
- Database Manager
- Google Sitemap Generator
- Simple Capcha
- Sociable
Modifications I have made
I have chosen the GlossyBlue SEO 1.4 Theme for this blog and I have also setup the sidebar using sidebar widgets. I have also uploaded a number of my personal favorite Wordpress plugins.
The Purpose of this Blog
I have decided to trial this new software and follow Jeffs instructions to test his theories by creating an Online Business Article Blog. As well as the Online Business Articles I intend to post on this blog I will also write updates about Jeff’s Underground Training Lab.
The Online Business Articles will contain tips and tricks to help business owners to make the most of online business strategies to grow their business whether it is a traditional off-line business or web-only business.
