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WordPress For Dummies

Lisa Sabin-Wilson

2007394 pagesabout 6–9 hours
2007
first published
  • 2009For Dummies [Imprint] · ENGISBN 9780470402962
  • 2009John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. · ENGISBN 9780470452011
  • 2010Wiley · 394 pages · ENGISBN 9780470592748
  • 2011John Wiley & Sons · 416 pages · ENGISBN 9781118073421
  • 2013J. Wiley and Sons · 418 pages · ENGISBN 9781118383186
  • 2014John Wiley & Sons · 414 pages · ENGISBN 9781118791615
  • 2015For Dummies · 408 pages · ENGISBN 9781119088578
  • 2007For Dummies · 408 pages · ENGISBN 9780470149461

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.

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