Great tutorial. You surely took some time writing it so you deserve a +Rep DP is a great place because of members like you!
This tutorial came just right in time, as I am planning to have my new blog at WP. It's nice to be back here. Thanks.
Do you want to add a forum to your WP blog? It's possible! The forum plugin for WordPress is Simpleress ( http://simplepressforum.com ) Nice integration with a WP blog + registered members of your blog are automatically added to the forum as members + a new forum member becomes automatically a new blog member and a new blog member becomes automatically a new forum member
You know what? You need to write an eBook about this! Then you'll have your own product to sell and will still be helping the many out there who need this info. Then write a short report about it, let others distribute it with your links and... Well, you see where my mind is at today! Very nice tutorial for those needing this info! Good job! ~cj
Here is a list of links where you can find the Wordpress theme you need: http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=1384461 [ Wordpress themes (2009 update) ]
what's the benefits of using wordpress over blogspot? I have tried both and found blogspot much more user friendly, maybe I am just a noob.