Book description
Clear the "blog fog" with this complete visual guide to the WordPress platform
Teach Yourself VISUALLY WordPress, 3rd Edition introduces you to the exciting possibilities of one of the world's most popular blogging platforms, and shows you how to build your blog from idea to execution. This edition has been updated to reflect the changes and new features of WordPress, and includes coverage of mobile blogging solutions that allow you to post on the go. Richly illustrated with screenshots and examples from the author's own WordPress blogs, this highly visual guide walks you through the setup and creation process step by step, and offers expert tips and tricks every step of the way. From installing WordPress and choosing a theme to custom site editing and self-hosting, this book provides the answers you need and helps you get organized and published quickly.
This is your essential guide to getting the most out of WordPress, from basic setup to advanced mobile features.
Customize your site with plug-ins, themes, and personalized editing
Blog whenever, wherever, with mobile blogging solutions
Buy your domain, choose a hosting service, and set up the admin stuff
Learn the best practices that result in engaging, dynamic websites
Whether you're promoting a business, building a personal brand, or just have something to say, this is your no-nonsense guide to building your blog.
Table of contents
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- Cover
- Chapter 1: Introducing WordPress
- Chapter 2: Setting Up Your WordPress.com Site
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Chapter 3: Setting Up Your WordPress.org Site
- Choose a Host for Your Site
- Install WordPress via Your Host’s Auto-Installer
- Get an FTP Application for Manual Installation
- Download WordPress Software
- Set Up the MySQL Database
- Upload the WordPress Files
- Complete the Configuration and Installation
- Troubleshoot Installation Errors
- Log In to Your Site’s Administrative Area
- View Your New Site
- Know the Administrative Screen
- Get to Know the Dashboard
- Get to Know the Toolbar
- Check Your General Settings
- Select Your Profile Settings
- Choose a Theme
- Install Your New Theme
- Chapter 4: Knowing Your Administration Tools
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Chapter 5: Creating Written Content
- Get to Know the Add New Post Screen
- Introducing the Visual Mode Button Bar
- Introducing the Text Mode Button Bar
- Try the Alternative Post Screen at WordPress.com
- Write and Publish Your First Post
- Add Styling and Formatting to Your Text
- Add Text Hyperlinks to Your Content
- Use Distraction-Free Writing Mode
- Publish from Your Mobile Device
- Create Post Teasers
- Write and Publish a Page
- Restore an Earlier Version of Posts or Pages
- Import Posts from Existing Sites
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Chapter 6: Creating Visual and Audio Content
- Think Visually about Content
- Prepare Images for Uploading
- Upload and Insert an Image to a Post
- Work with Images in the Content Editor
- Upload Images to the Media Library
- Edit Images in WordPress
- Understand Featured Images
- Add a Featured Image
- Insert an Image Gallery
- Edit an Image Gallery
- Embed YouTube (and Other) Videos
- Upload and Insert Video to a Post
- Upload and Insert Audio to a Post
- Chapter 7: Organizing and Managing Your Site Content
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Chapter 8: Using Widgets and Menus
- Understand Widgets and Widget Areas
- Get to Know the Widgets Screens
- Choose and Add Widgets
- Rearrange and Remove Widgets
- Manage Widgets from the Customizer
- Understand Menus and Menu Locations
- Get to Know the Menus Screen
- Create a Menu
- Reorder Menu Items
- Assign a Menu Location
- Edit and Delete Menu Items
- Add a Custom Menu
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Chapter 9: Tweaking Your Theme
- Understand Options for Tweaking Your Theme
- Get to Know the Theme Customizer
- Add a Logo
- Add a Header Image
- Change Color Scheme
- Change Background Color
- Change Text Color
- Add a Background Image
- Get to Know Theme Options
- Use Post Formats
- Use Page Templates
- Make Your Site Mobile Friendly
- Understand CSS
- Experiment with Your Site’s CSS
- Modify Your Site’s CSS
- Understand Child Themes
- Chapter 10: Adding Functionality with Plugins
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Chapter 11: Making Your Site Social
- Understand How to Make a Site Social
- Let Visitors Share Your Content
- Add Follow Buttons
- Display Social Feeds
- Publicize Posts on Social Media
- Understand Mailing Lists
- Offer Email Subscriptions
- Add a Mailing List Manager
- Understand Comments
- Choose Comment Settings
- Moderate Comments
- Edit Comments
- Deal with Comment Spam
- Display Testimonials
- Chapter 12: Managing Your WordPress Site
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Chapter 13: Maintaining Your WordPress Site
- Understand WordPress Backups
- Back Up at WordPress.com
- Use Server Backup Tools
- Use a Backup Plugin
- Understand Updates
- Update WordPress Manually
- Update Themes
- Update Plugins
- Check for Broken Links
- Keep WordPress Secure
- Force Strong Passwords
- Limit Login Attempts
- Troubleshoot WordPress
- Find Support at WordPress.org
- Find Support at WordPress.com
- Discover More Support Options
- End User License Agreement
Product information
- Title: Teach Yourself VISUALLY WordPress, 3rd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: June 2015
- Publisher(s): Visual
- ISBN: 9781119047759
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