Wouldn’t you like to have your own platform for your personal or business website instead of depending on Facebook or other website creation services? This manual is a complete step-by-step guide on how to create and launch a WordPress website, create a newsletter for your site using a WordPress plugin, and manage your social media presence. By using this guide, you will be in control of your presence on the World Wide Web! You will discover how easy it is to: • Create a WordPress website • Buy a domain name and assign it to your website • Customize your site through themes and social media links • Use a WordPress plugin to create a site newsletter to attract and engage readers • How to set up a Linux virtual server for just $5/month • Use a virtual server to run applications to enhance your site Andy Sylvester is the author of four books on microblogging, using and creating web applications, and web server setup. He has worked in software development for over 36 years in the aerospace industry, academia, and government research and development. This guide shows you how to make your place on the Web. What are you waiting for?