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Welcome to the forge!

Your Journey Is Only Starting.

While your inbox is doing its thing, I want to personally welcome you. In this short video, I break down exactly what you can expect from me, how to get the most out of the Starter Kit, and the one mindset shift that changed everything for me.

Why “Hustle Culture” is a Trap (And What to Do Instead)
The “Empire Framework” Explained in 2 Minutes
How to Get Your First Win This Week

You might be asking yourself…

“How did you build an affiliate blog that looks so clean and loads so damn fast???”

Here’s the truth: I didn’t write a single line of code. I just used the right tools. Most beginners fail because they get stuck fighting bloated, complicated software. I’m handing you the exact ‘Empire Stack’ I used to build this brand—so you can stop stressing about tech and start actually building your business.

I made you a promise not to gatekeep anything! So here is the Stage 1: Foundation of what powers Empire Forged.

Where you call home is the first step in laying the foundation for your Empire.

Web Hosting

Hostinger

1

Best Choice: Web Hosting

LiteSpeed + NVMe SSD storage
WordPress-optimized servers
Email, files, and CDN included

4.7

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Overview: Incredible power without the headache. It runs Empire Forged end‑to‑end, from the main site to email and files, without needing a “tech guy” in the background. Optimized servers, LiteSpeed, and SSD storage keep pages loading fast even as traffic climbs, so your site feels like a real business from day one—not a hobby blog that chokes the second people show up.

Pricing: Starts at $2.99/month for basic WordPress hosting. Business plan at $3.99/month includes priority support and daily backups.

My Take: The foundation everything else sits on—fast, scalable, and simple enough that beginners can actually use it. Most hosting companies either nickel-and-dime you with add-ons or bury you in technical complexity. Hostinger gives you enterprise-grade infrastructure without the enterprise headache. LiteSpeed caching is built in, not bolted on. Email hosting is included, so you’re not juggling three different services to get your business online. The control panel is clean and beginner-friendly, but it doesn’t baby you—it gives you real access when you need it. This is the hosting setup that lets you focus on building your empire, not troubleshooting server configs at 2 AM.

Product

Speed

LiteSpeed + NVMe SSD storage keeps your WordPress site loading fast, even as traffic scales. No performance bottlenecks from cheap hosting.

Pricing

Starting under $4/month with email, files, and CDN included. Renewal prices go up after Year 1, but still competitive compared to alternatives.

Ease of Use

Clean control panel designed for beginners who don’t want to be babied. You get real access to what matters without drowning in server configs.

Features

WordPress optimization, daily backups, email hosting, CDN, and staging environments. Everything you need bundled in one place—no nickel-and-diming.

Support

24/7 live chat available, but response quality varies. Knowledge base is solid for DIY troubleshooting.

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Once you have a place for your site to live, you need to build the structure.

WordPress Core Theme

Kadence WP

2

Best Choice: WordPress Core Theme

Design library with 300+ starter templates
Block-based builder (no vendor bloat)
Works with any builder + plugins

4.7

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Overview: The design system for people who actually want to build, not tinker. Kadence gives you a professional-looking site without needing to be a designer or hiring one. The starter templates aren’t generic WordPress garbage—they’re clean, modern, and built for speed. The block editor is native WordPress, so you’re not locked into proprietary builder hell like other third party vendors. You can drag, drop, and customize without writing code, but if you want to go deeper, nothing stops you.

Pricing: Free version covers 90% of what most people need. Express starts at $69/year. Includes unlimited sites and full design library access.

My Take: This is the theme that runs Empire Forged, so I’m biased—but that’s the point. I don’t recommend things I wouldn’t use myself. Most WordPress themes are either too limiting or too bloated. Kadence hits the sweet spot: flexible enough for advanced users, simple enough that beginners won’t get lost. The design library means you’re not starting from a blank page, and the block system means you’re building on WordPress core, not some proprietary mess. If you want a site that looks professional without hiring a designer or learning to code, this is it.

Pros

300+ professional starter templates
Native block editor (no vendor lock-in)
Lightweight and performance-optimized
Free version is genuinely usable
Active community and documentation

Cons

Some templates look dated
Some design library templates feel repetitive
Pro features behind annual paywall
Advanced typography controls in Pro only
Header/footer builder can feel overwhelming at first

Product

Speed

Native block editor built on WordPress core—lightweight and performance-optimized. Fast loading times with clean code that doesn’t bloat your site.

Pricing

Free version is genuinely usable for most people. Pro is $99/year (or lifetime option) with unlimited sites and full design library access—incredible value.

Ease of Use

Intuitive for anyone familiar with WordPress blocks. Powerful header/footer builder and design options without turning into a confusing mess of settings.

Features

300+ starter templates, design library, custom blocks, hooks system, WooCommerce integration, and global styling. Everything you need to build a real brand.

Support

Active community, solid documentation, and responsive support team. Not enterprise-level hand-holding, but more than enough for serious builders.

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With a solid framework in place, now you can focus on the design and layout.

WordPress Design Suite

JP Themes & Blocks

3

Best Choice: WordPress Design Suite

Design system built on Kadence (no weird conflicts)
Pre-built pages for content creators & personal brands
430+ JP Blocks patterns for landing pages & content

4.7

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Overview: A design suite built specifically for Kadence that lets creators and product sellers launch a legit brand site fast. JP Themes gives you opinionated starter sites for personal brands and digital products, while JP Blocks adds 430+ wireframe blocks for sales pages, blog posts, and opt‑ins. Instead of “Frankensteining” layouts from scratch, you’re picking proven patterns and swapping in your own copy.

Pricing: One‑time purchase starting at $199 for 1 JP Theme + JP Blocks Creator with access to updates.

Our Take: Kadence gives you the engine; JP Themes & Blocks gives you the bodywork and interior. The Discover Theme is what I’d hand to someone who wants an authority‑style site without turning into a full‑time designer. The layouts feel opinionated in a good way—built for blogs, content hubs, and personal brands—not random generic fluff. You still have full control via Kadence, but you’re starting from something that already looks like a real business, not a default theme.

Pros

Built 100% for Kadence—no weird compatibility hacks
Themes and Blocks aimed at creators, entrepreneurs, and product sellers
430+ wireframe blocks for landing pages, blogs, and digital products
Huge time‑saver versus designing sections and page flow yourself
One ecosystem for theme + blocks, so design stays consistent

Cons

Works only if you’re already committed to Kadence
Unique Theme styles have a specific aesthetic—not for every brand type
Still requires you to bring strong copy/content—blocks aren’t magic
Smaller vendor than “big box” theme shops (fewer themes, more focus)
Documentation assumes basic Kadence familiarity

Product

Speed

JP sits on Kadence + your existing hosting. It doesn’t add heavy builder bloat.

Pricing

Themes are one‑time; Blocks is a license. Great value for creators who will actually use it, but it is an add‑on cost.

Ease of Use

Very plug‑and‑play if you know Kadence even a little. Beginners still need to learn how to swap content and adjust layouts, but they’re not touching code.

Features