Building a WordPress Blog People Want to Read

Building a WordPress Blog People Want to Read

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Released November 2008
Publisher(s): Peachpit Press
ISBN: 9780321602350

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Book description

Having your own blog isn't just for the nerdy anymore. Today, it seems everyone—from multinational corporations to a neighbor up the street—has a blog. They all have one, in part, because the folks at WordPress make it easy to get one. but to actually build a good blog—to create a blog people want to read—takes thought, planning, and some effort. From picking a theme and using tags to choosing widgets and building a community, creating your blog really starts after you set it up. In this book by blogger extraordinaire Scott McNulty, you learn how to:

  • Install and get your WordPress blog running.

  • Set up your site to ensure it can easily grow with you and your readers.

  • Be the master of user accounts.

  • Manage your site with the WordPress Dashboard and extend its capabilities with plug-ins.

  • Make the most of images.

  • Work with pages, templates, and links and—of course—publish your posts.

  • Deal with comments—if you even want readers commenting at all.

  • Find a theme—or build one yourself.

  • Maintain your site and fix common problems.

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    Product information

    • Title: Building a WordPress Blog People Want to Read
    • Author(s):
    • Release date: November 2008
    • Publisher(s): Peachpit Press
    • ISBN: 9780321602350