WordPress For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Get to know WordPress with this simple and approachable reference WordPress For Dummies, 9th Edition helps readers discover the power of the WordPress web content building tool. Web builders have created 75 million websites using WordPress and this book will show you how to add your blogs and websites to that count. WordPress For Dummies, 9 th Edition drops you right into the fast lane to publishing your first website or blog by teaching you to: · Customize a theme · Create your first post · Use WordPress as a content management system · Work with multimedia formats · Add plugins to your site · Establish a publishing routine Perfect for new bloggers, experienced bloggers converting to WordPress for the first time, and people accustomed to WordPress who want to learn more about the full potential of the technology, WordPress for Dummies, 9 th Edition is an indispensable addition to the library of every blogger and webmaster. 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.

Get to know WordPresswith this simple and approachablereference

WordPress For Dummies, 9th Edition helps readers discover the power of theWordPressweb content building tool.Web builders have created75 millionwebsitesusingWordPressand thisbook will show you how toadd yourblogs andwebsitesto that count.

WordPress For Dummies, 9 th Edition drops yourightinto the fast lane to publishingyour first website or blog by teaching you to:

· Customize a theme

· Create your first post

· Use WordPress as acontent management system

· Work with multimedia formats

· Add plugins to your site

· Establish a publishing routine

Perfect fornew bloggers, experienced bloggersconverting toWordPressfor the first time, and people accustomed toWordPresswhowant to learn more about the full potential ofthetechnology, WordPressfor Dummies, 9 th Edition isan indispensable addition tothe library ofevery blogger and webmaster.

"Get ready to wield the awesome power of WordPress--the web content-building tool used by individuals, organizations, and corporations worldwide to get their messaging out attractively and professionally."--Page 4 of cover