Book description
Not a WordPress guru? No worries! You can become a pro in no time
It seems as though the world revolves around websites and blogs these days, and with WordPress For Dummies, 7th Edition you can join the fun! This easy-to-read book is packed with the information you need to navigate the world of WordPress, and all of the content is updated to keep you up to speed with the latest updates. The insight this resource offers will equip you to take on the art of blogging or running a website with confidence. Whether you're new to the blogging community or you're looking to maximize your website by extending your use of WordPress features, WordPress For Dummies, 7th Edition is a book you need on your shelf.
With state-of-the-art features, WordPress offers effective user support, and the flexibility to merge your creative ideas with more traditional blogging conventions, WordPress has become the go-to resource for bloggers who want to be noticed. Of course, succeeding in the crowded blogging space requires more than simply starting a blog; a working knowledge of your blogging platform goes a long way in creating a successful site. By understanding the platform upon which you're building your blog, you can take advantage of the features and capabilities that will ultimately help your voice be heard.
Get setup with a new WordPress.org account
Pick the perfect web host
Leverage the power of WordPress as a CMS tool
Forget one website—manage as many as you want!
WordPress For Dummies, 7th Edition is the all-inclusive guide you need to start—and maintain—a WordPress site.
Table of contents
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- Cover
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Part I: Introducing WordPress
- Part II: Setting Up WordPress
- Part III: Flexing and Extending WordPress
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Part IV: Customizing WordPress
- Chapter 9: Understanding Themes and Templates
- Chapter 10: Tweaking WordPress Themes
- Chapter 11: Understanding Parent and Child Themes
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Chapter 12: WordPress as a Content Management System (CMS)
- Creating the Front Page of Your Website
- Adding a Blog to Your Website
- Creating Custom Page Templates to Achieve Different Layouts and Styles
- Creating Different Sidebar and Footer Templates for Your Pages
- Creating Custom Styles for Sticky, Category, and Tag Posts
- Adding Theme Support for Built-In Features
- Optimizing Your WordPress Site for Search Engines
- Chapter 13: Hosting Multiple Sites with WordPress
- Chapter 14: Upgrading, Backing Up, and Migrating
- Part V: The Part of Tens
- About the Author
- Cheat Sheet
- Advertisement Page
- Connect with Dummies
- End User License Agreement
Product information
- Title: WordPress For Dummies, 7th Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: August 2015
- Publisher(s): For Dummies
- ISBN: 9781119088578
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