Getting Started with WordPress: Design Your Own Blog or Website

In a world where blogs are all over the internet, designing an attractive one that stands out from the crowd can seem like a daunting task for anyone who has never done it before - unless they have an easy-to-follow resource that will guide them through every step of the process. WORDPRESS FOR BEGINNERS: DESIGN YOUR OWN BLOG OR WEBSITE is that resource. The book's primary value lies in its approach - it is filled with hands-on examples and emphasizes real-world applications. Coverage begins with the basics of WordPress, focusing on the free version of the software. It then progresses to explore other topics, including one-click installs, registering a domain name, and basic customizations. After building this solid foundation in WordPress fundamentals, more advanced and highly valuable concepts are introduced, like search engine optimization, categorization capabilities, and social media promotion strategies. Perfectly aligned with the "anyone can do it" approach of WordPress itself, this all-in-one resource will provide first-time bloggers with the tools they need to build a well-designed, effective blog that won't get lost in the blogosphere.

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Getting Started with WordPress: Design Your Own Blog or Website

In a world where blogs are all over the internet, designing an attractive one that stands out from the crowd can seem like a daunting task for anyone who has never done it before - unless they have an easy-to-follow resource that will guide them through every step of the process. WORDPRESS FOR BEGINNERS: DESIGN YOUR OWN BLOG OR WEBSITE is that resource. The book's primary value lies in its approach - it is filled with hands-on examples and emphasizes real-world applications. Coverage begins with the basics of WordPress, focusing on the free version of the software. It then progresses to explore other topics, including one-click installs, registering a domain name, and basic customizations. After building this solid foundation in WordPress fundamentals, more advanced and highly valuable concepts are introduced, like search engine optimization, categorization capabilities, and social media promotion strategies. Perfectly aligned with the "anyone can do it" approach of WordPress itself, this all-in-one resource will provide first-time bloggers with the tools they need to build a well-designed, effective blog that won't get lost in the blogosphere.

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Getting Started with WordPress: Design Your Own Blog or Website

Getting Started with WordPress: Design Your Own Blog or Website

by Todd Kelsey
Getting Started with WordPress: Design Your Own Blog or Website

Getting Started with WordPress: Design Your Own Blog or Website

by Todd Kelsey

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Overview

In a world where blogs are all over the internet, designing an attractive one that stands out from the crowd can seem like a daunting task for anyone who has never done it before - unless they have an easy-to-follow resource that will guide them through every step of the process. WORDPRESS FOR BEGINNERS: DESIGN YOUR OWN BLOG OR WEBSITE is that resource. The book's primary value lies in its approach - it is filled with hands-on examples and emphasizes real-world applications. Coverage begins with the basics of WordPress, focusing on the free version of the software. It then progresses to explore other topics, including one-click installs, registering a domain name, and basic customizations. After building this solid foundation in WordPress fundamentals, more advanced and highly valuable concepts are introduced, like search engine optimization, categorization capabilities, and social media promotion strategies. Perfectly aligned with the "anyone can do it" approach of WordPress itself, this all-in-one resource will provide first-time bloggers with the tools they need to build a well-designed, effective blog that won't get lost in the blogosphere.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781435460072
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Publication date: 07/26/2011
Sold by: CENGAGE LEARNING
Format: eBook
File size: 15 MB
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About the Author

Todd Kelsey, Ph.D., is a Chicago-based tech professional, author, and educator. He has appeared on television as a featured expert and has authored books on topics such as social networking, Facebook advertising, and Google AdWords. He has taught at Chicago area institutions including National Louis University, Westwood College, College of DuPage, and Wheaton College, and he has worked at companies such as McDonald's Corporation and United Airlines, in addition to nonprofit organizations such as La Leche League and the Cradle Foundation. He is the author of Drupal 7 Primer and Getting Started with WordPress. Recently he gave a TEDx presentation on ideas for a stock exchange for non-profit organizations, which can be viewed at tinyurl.com/npoexvid. Learn more about Todd and his current projects at www.toddkelsey.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction. PART I GETTING ACQUAINTED. 1. Introduction. 2. WordPress Alternatives: Starting with Blogger. 3. Starting a Free WordPress Blog. 4. Working with Digital Images. PART II LEARNING WORDPRESS. 5. Hosted WordPress: One-Click Installation. 6. Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam: Understanding Spam and Security for WordPress. 7. Easy Launch: Getting Your Blog Going. 8. Easy Content: Categories and SEO. 9. Easy Insights: WordPress Stats and Google Analytics. 10. Easy Expansion: Themes and Pages. 11. Easy Expansion: Integrating Facebook and GTranslate. 12. Easy Expansion: More Plugins. PART III SPECIAL TOPICS. 13. Promoting on Social Media. 14. Promoting with Social Advertising. 15. A Few Sample Blogs. Index.

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