WordPress on Demand will cover both WordPress.com and WordPress.org in a visual, step-by-step format. In addition to offering detailed guidance on how to complete dozens of common WordPress tasks, this book will provide real-world advice and suggestions on how to save time, avoid frustration, and create a high-quality, well-designed site that attracts an audience and achieves results. WordPress on Demand will be based on WordPress version 3.5.1.
In this book, readers will learn how to:
• Decide between hosted WordPress.com and self-hosted WordPress (WordPress.org)
• Choose the right domain name and web host
• Set up a WordPress website in minutes
• Configure WordPress settings that control privacy, search engine visibility, and more
• Choose, install, and customize themes
• Create, format, and manage pages and posts
• Add media files including images, audio, video, and documents
• Choose, install, and customize sidebar widgets
• Choose, install, and configure self-hosted WordPress plugins
• Add and manage custom menus
• Make the most of WordPress.com free and premium features
• Create and manage a site with multiple users
• Manage user comments and comment spam
• Import, export, and back up WordPress sites
• Design a site that works on mobile devices
Bonus content includes:
• Workshops that show readers how to enhance their feeds, create a private WordPress site, optimize their site for search engines, and more
• Shortcuts, advice, and cautions to save time and frustration
• Design tips to help readers create a high-quality site even if they have no design background
• Recommended plugins and themes
In this visual, step-by-step guide, WordPress on Demand covers both WordPress.com and WordPress.org with detailed guidance on how to complete dozens of common WordPress tasks. Real-world advice and suggestions aid the learner in saving time, avoiding frustration, and creating a high-quality, well-designed site that attracts an audience and achieves results. This book is based on WordPress version 3.4.1 and takes the student through choosing the proper domain name and web host, configuring privacy and search engine visibility settins, and formatting themes, pages, and posts, to customizing menus, utilizing WordPress.com free and premium features, importing, exporting, and backing up WordPress sites, and designing a mobile-friendly site. A visual-learner's dream, this book is ideal for students learning one of the most popular content management systems on the web.
