The document provides advice from Chris Lema on launching a WordPress site. It begins with an overview of Lema's background starting internet companies and then working at Emphasys Software. It then lists some common lies about WordPress and the biggest mistakes people make in launching their site. The rest of the document provides tips on plugin selection, themes, and last minute advice on finding your voice and rhythm. It concludes by providing Lema's contact information.

1. Launching Your Site Right

2. Chris Lema, VP of Software Engineering, Emphasys Software Boy Doesn’t Know Girl. Wants to know Internet. I think this “internet thing” could get really big and cool. Plus, I’m a geek. Berkeley

4. Platforms

5. Software as a Service

6. Various Industries5 Startups

7. Chris Lema, VP of Software Engineering, Emphasys Software Boy Meets Girl. Declares “I’m a start up guy!” She Smiles.Knowingly. He’s clueless. Married: 2004

8. Chris Lema, VP of Software Engineering, Emphasys Software Girl says, “No more startups.” Boy starts driving minivan. Starts working at Emphasys Software Coaches CEOs & Entrepreneurs Lives vicariously through them 6 years using WordPress to help others.

9. LIES WordPress is only for blogs. You need to be able to code. You need the perfect design. You need a lot of content. This is going to cost you.

10. The Single Biggest Mistake You Can Make

11. Not all hosting providers are equal.

12. The Second Biggest Mistake You Can Make

13. Get Good Help.

16. The First Post-Install Steps

17. The Art of Plugin Selection

18. The First Five Plugins

19. 8 More I Like Caching W3 Total Cache SEO Better SEO Slugs Mobile WP Touch SEO WordPress SEO Sharing SexyBookmarks SEO SEO Smart Links Sharing WP Social Toolbar SEO Google XML Sitemaps

20. Wait…one more plugin…

21. If you only spend $40 on your site, spend it on Gravity Forms…

22. How do I pick the right theme?

23. Your Site Type Your Experience Your Money

24. Last Minute Tips

25. Find Your Voice

26. Find Your Rhythm

27. Chris Lema http://www.slideshare.net/cflema/launch cflema@gmail.com http://chrislema.com http://www.facebook.com/chrislema http://twitter.com/chrislema http://quora.com/Chris-Lema

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