Book description
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.
Professional blog designer Lisa Sabin-Wilson shows you how to use all the latest upgrades to WordPress and helps you decide whether to use the Wordpress.com hosted service or self-host your blog with WordPress.org. Whether you're just venturing into the blogosphere or you want to shift an existing blog to WordPress, WordPress For Dummies, 2nd Edition will help.
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.
Table of contents
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Author Acknowledgments
- Publisher's Acknowledgments
- Foreword
- Introduction
- I. Introducing WordPress
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II. Using the WordPress Hosted Service
- 3. Getting Started with WordPress.com
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4. Writing and Managing Your Blog
- 4.1. Ready? Set? Blog!
- 4.2. Organizing Your Blog by Subject
- 4.3. Creating and Categorizing Your Blogroll
- 4.4. Managing and Inviting Users
- 4.5. Managing Comments and Comment Spam
- 4.6. Creating a Static Page
- 4.7. Setting Up Your Front Page
- 4.8. Publishing a Public or Private Blog
- 4.9. Establishing Trust Relationships with OpenID
- 5. Enhancing Your Blog with Themes, Widgets, and Upgrades
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III. Self-Hosting with WordPress.org
- 6. Setting Up Blogging Base Camp
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7. Understanding the WordPress.org Administration Panel
- 7.1. Logging In to the Administration Panel
- 7.2. Navigating the Dashboard
- 7.3. Arranging the Dashboard to Your Tastes
- 7.4. Setting Options in the Administration Panel
- 7.5. Configuring the Settings
- 7.6. Creating Your Personal Profile
- 7.7. Setting Your Blog's Format
- 8. Establishing Your Blog Routine
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IV. Flexing and Extending WordPress
- 9. Media Management: Images, Audio, and Video
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10. Making the Most of WordPress Plugins
- 10.1. Finding Out What Plugins Are
- 10.2. Getting the Most out of the Plugins Included with WordPress
- 10.3. Using Plugins: Just the Basics
- 10.4. Installing Plugins Manually
- 10.5. Uploading and Activating Plugins
- 10.6. Setting Plugin Options
- 10.7. Uninstalling Plugins
- 10.8. Understanding the Open Source Environment
- 11. Finding and Installing WordPress Themes
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V. Customizing WordPress
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12. Understanding Themes and Templates
- 12.1. Using WordPress Themes: The Basics
- 12.2. Contemplating the Structure of a WordPress Blog
- 12.3. Examining the Anatomy of a Template Tag
- 12.4. Getting Familiar with the Four Main Templates
- 12.5. Customizing Your Blog Posts with Template Tags
- 12.6. Putting a Theme Together
- 12.7. Using Tags with Parameters for Sidebars
- 12.8. Checking Out Miscellaneous but Useful Template Tags
- 13. Tweaking WordPress Themes
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14. Beyond Blogging: WordPress As a Content Management System
- 14.1. Creating the Front Page of Your Web Site
- 14.2. Adding a Blog to Your Web Site
- 14.3. Defining Specific Templates for Static Pages
- 14.4. Creating a Template for Each Post Category
- 14.5. Pulling in Content from a Single Category
- 14.6. Using Sidebar Templates
- 14.7. Custom Styles for Sticky, Category, and Tag Posts
- 14.8. Optimizing Your WordPress Blog
- 14.9. Finding CMS Resources
- 15. Deciding to Bring in the Pros
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12. Understanding Themes and Templates
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VI. The Part of Tens
- 16. Ten WordPress Web Sites Used As a CMS
- 17. Ten Popular WordPress Plugins
- 18. Ten Free WordPress Themes
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A. Migrating Your Existing Blog to WordPress
- A.1. Movin' On Up
- A.2. Preparing for the Big Move
- A.3. Converting Templates
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A.4. Moving Your Blog
- A.4.1. Importing from Blogspot/Blogger
- A.4.2. Importing from Blogware
- A.4.3. Importing from DotClear
- A.4.4. Importing from Greymatter
- A.4.5. Importing from LiveJournal
- A.4.6. Importing from Movable Type and TypePad
- A.4.7. Importing from Textpattern
- A.4.8. Importing from WordPress
- A.4.9. Importing from an RSS feed
- A.5. Finding Other Import Resources
Product information
- Title: WordPress® for Dummies®, 2nd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: February 2009
- Publisher(s): For Dummies
- ISBN: 9780470402962
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