WordPress for dummies / by Lisa Sabin-Wilson ; foreword by Matt Mullenweg.

Summary:

"Bloggers love WordPress! If you're ready to start using this free blogging software, WordPress For Dummies, 2nd Edition is just what you and your blog need to make a splash. Explore theme development and learn where to find free WordPress themes Extend WordPress through plug-ins, CSS, custom fields, and more. Find out about archiving, interacting with readers through comments, tracking back, and handling spam. Get the scoop on domain registration, Web hosting providers, basic tools like FTP, and more. Create a unique blog theme and presentation by using template tags with CSS. Sign up for WordPress.com, log in, set options, and create a profile. Install WordPress.org, set up a MySQL database, explore RSS feeds, and organize a blogroll. Discover the secrets of creating a blog that draws readers. Get tips on wonderful widgets, upgrades, and plugins you can add to make your blog extra cool. Learn how to use the Dashboard, manage comments, and make permalinks work with your Web server. With WordPress For Dummies, 2nd Edition on hand, it's easy to make the most of the free software and build a blog that stands out in a crowd"--Resource description page

Record details

ISBN: 9780470452011
ISBN: 0470452013
ISBN: 9780470522998
ISBN: 0470522992
ISBN: 0470402962
ISBN: 9780470402962
ISBN: 1282022156
ISBN: 9781282022157
ISBN: 9786612022159
ISBN: 6612022159
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xiii, 394 pages) : illustrations
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Hoboken, NJ : Wiley Pub., ©2009.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introducing WordPress. What WordPress can do for you -- WordPress blogging basics -- Using the WordPress hosted service. Getting started with WordPress.com -- Writing and managing your blog -- Enhancing your blog with themes, widgets, and upgrades -- Self-hosting with WordPress.org. Setting up blogging base camp -- Understanding the WordPress.org administration panel -- Establishing your blog routine -- Flexing and extending WordPress. Media management: images, audio, and video -- Making the most of WordPress plugins -- Finding and installing WordPress themes -- Customizing WordPress. Understanding themes and templates -- Tweaking WordPress themes -- Beyond blogging: WordPress as a content management system -- Deciding to bring in the pros -- The part of tens. Ten WordPress web sites used as a CMS -- Ten popular WordPress plugins -- Ten free WordPress themes -- Migrating your existing blog to WordPress.
Language Note:	English.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.