Merge pull request #1522 from bitcoin-dot-org/wbnns-exchanges-post

blog: Add 'Bitcoin Exchanges' post

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+# This file is licensed under the MIT License (MIT) available on
+# http://opensource.org/licenses/MIT.
+
+type: posts
+layout: post
+category: blog
+
+title: "Bitcoin Exchanges: Options for Newcomers to Bitcoin Now Available"
+permalink: /en/posts/bitcoin-exchanges-options-for-newcomers.html
+date: 2017-02-03
+author: |
+  <a href="https://github.com/wbnns">Will Binns</a>
+---
+
+{:.center}
+![Bitcoin Exchanges](/img/blog/free/bitcoin-exchanges.png)
+
+[A directory of Bitcoin Exchanges servicing the world’s 20 largest
+economies](https://bitcoin.org/en/exchanges), as well as several international
+options (serving many countries) are now available on Bitcoin.org.
+
+## Helping People Interested in Bitcoin, Get Bitcoin
+This new addition to the site:
+
+- Links to the `Find an Exchange` button on the [Getting Started](https://bitcoin.org/en/getting-started)
+page and helps many of the new people entering the Bitcoin ecosystem via
+Bitcoin.org, get bitcoin.
+- Improves SEO for Bitcoin.org, because the site can now potentially rank very
+well for “Bitcoin Exchange” as well as other key phrases that include country
+names that are contained on the page (i.e. Bitcoin Exchange China, Bitcoin
+Exchange India, etc.).
+- Has unique anchor links for each country that people can share on social media
+that will allow others to find the bitcoin exchanges that are available for
+their specific country.
+- Allows Bitcoin.org to focus the [wallets page](https://bitcoin.org/en/choose-your-wallet)
+on wallets that allow people to maintain full control over their funds
+(Resolving [issue #1109](https://github.com/bitcoin-dot-org/bitcoin.org/issues/1109),
+because custodial wallets that provide exchange services can be moved off of the
+wallets page to this new page).
+- Is also accessible via the Resources `dropdown` menu.
+
+## Questions, Comments & Feedback
+Questions, issues, suggestions or feedback are always welcome on Bitcoin.org. If
+interested in contributing in this regard, please open an issue or submit a pull
+request.
+
+## Use Discretion when Choosing an Exchange
+As noted in the above screen shot, Bitcoin Exchanges provide varying degrees of
+safety, security, privacy, and control over your funds and information. Perform
+your own due diligence and choose a wallet where you will keep your bitcoin
+before selecting an exchange.
+
+=== === ===
+
+Interested in getting involved with Bitcoin.org?
+
+[Learn how you can participate](https://github.com/bitcoin-dot-org/bitcoin.org#how-to-participate).