Sometimes I should learn to keep my mouth shut. But if I did,  we wouldn’t get awesome interviews like this one with James Schramko of superfastbusiness.com.

I was listening to James interview on another podcast and he lead in to how easy it is to launch a WordPress website. Even more so, how fast and cheap it is.

Call it passion or call it crazy - but I called him out on why folks launching their new website shouldn’t just skimp out because they can.

Long story short, he contacted me and this episode was born. Join us to discuss the steps it takes to build a great WordPress website!

How to build a great WordPress website with James Schramko

I like to think that these sort of lists are subjective to the type of website you’re building. In your case, you might focus more on the pure design aspects of the site or the mobile usability.

Either way, I hope you find this list and collection of links useful for your WordPress business -- or even more important -- your customer's.

Speed

Speed is an important factor across the board. It will improve our bounce rate and help mobile networks tolerate the access to your content.

Oh, Google loves speed too.

Usability

When a visitor lands on our site are they able to use it properly? I don't just mean they can scroll or links work (though do make sure that is possible!) but that they can find the content and resources they intend to.

We need them to take action because that's how we measure the success of our efforts.

Mobile

If you don’t have a mobile accessible site you could be losing out on revenue. God forbid you're a restaurant or brick and mortar store surviving on foot traffic. Luckily WordPress makes this easy -- but not too easy, right James?

Content

Have you heard of content marketing yet? Don’t cringe at the word "blog" or "podcast" - it’s new media publishing. Use your WordPress site as your homepage for all things online publishing.