Diane Houghton, owner at WP Basics Guide
years of experience in graphic design, illustration, and advertising
years of experience with WordPress design and development
websites designed and developed for clients
Illustrated 7 children's books
years as a freelance giftware designer with Potpourri Catalogs
years studying alla-prima oil painting


I Speak WordPress in Plain English:

No overwhelm, no tech talk

At WPBasicsGuide.com, my goal is crystal clear: to guide you through the WordPress maze and have your website up and running in no time. 

Through easy-to-follow tutorials, insightful guides, and practical tips, I'm here to make your journey from concept to website launch as seamless and as fast as possible.

As we all know, time is a precious resource. Navigating the intricacies of web development can be a daunting task, often taking precious moments away from focusing on what truly matters – your content, your business, your passion. That's where I come in.

About Me

I'm Diane Houghton, and I've been on a long journey with WordPress since its inception in 2003. With years of experience under my belt, I firmly believe that crafting a professional-looking website is within everyone's grasp.

Having witnessed the evolution of WordPress right from its early days, I've developed a deep-seated passion for simplifying the web design process. My mission is to empower bloggers and small business owners, enabling them to swiftly bring their online visions to life.

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