| Edition |
3rd edition. |
| Description |
xviii, 840 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
For dummies |
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--For dummies.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- WordPress basics. Exploring basic WordPress concepts ; Exploring the world of open-source software ; Understanding development and release cycles ; Meeting the WordPress community ; Discovering different versions of WordPress -- Setting up the WordPress software. Understanding the system requirements ; Using secure file transfer protocol ; Getting to know PHP and MySQL ; Installing WordPress on your web server ; Configurin WordPress for optimum security ; Updating WordPress ; Backing up, packing up, and moving to a new host -- Exploring the WordPress dashboard. Logging in and taking a look around ; Exploring tools and settings ; Managing users and multiple authors ; Dealing with comments and spam ; Creating categories and tags -- Publishing your site with WordPress. Writing your first post ; Creating a static page ; Uploading and displaying photos and galleries ; Exploring podcasting and video blogging ; Working with custom fields ; Using WordPress as a content management system -- Examining SEO and social media. Explosing your content ; Creating a social media listening hub ; Understanding analytics ; Search engine optimization ; Exploring populare SEO plugins -- Customizing the look of your site. Examining the default theme: twenty seventeen ; Finding and installing WordPress themes ; Exploring the anatomy of a theme ; Customizing your theme ; Understanding parent and child themes ; Digging into advanced theme development ; Using theme frameworkds to simplify customization -- Using and developing plugins. Introducing WordPress plugins ; Installing and managing plugins ; Configuring and using plugins ; Modifying existing plugin code ; Creating simple plugins from scratch ; Exploring plugin development best practices ; Plugin tips and tricks -- Running multiple sites with WordPress. An introduction to multiple sites ; Setting up and configuring multisite features ; Becoming a network admin ; Managing users and access control ; Using network plugins and themes ; Using multiple domains within your network. |
| Summary |
WordPress is free-- and with this WordPress how-to guide, it can also be easy! From blogging basics and social media tricks to building plugins and themes to make your blog unique, this book will have you delighting your readers and keep them coming back. |
| Subject |
WordPress (Electronic resource)
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WordPress (Electronic resource) (OCoLC)fst01796195
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WordPress (Electronic resource)
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Blogs -- Computer programs.
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Web sites -- Authoring programs.
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Web site development.
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Web site development. (OCoLC)fst01173243
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Web sites -- Authoring programs.
(OCoLC)fst01173249
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Weblogs -- Computer software.
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Web sites -- Design.
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| ISBN |
9781119327776 (paperback) |
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1119327776 (paperback) |
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