October 2020
Beginner
490 pages
14h 46m
English
Overview
Whether you're a budding blogger or seasoned web designer, WordPress is a brilliant tool for creating websites--once you know how to tap into its impressive features. The latest edition of this jargon-free Missing Manual shows you how to use WordPress's themes, widgets, and plug-ins to build just about any kind of site.
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- Stay safe. Use backup and staging tools to protect your content and avoid catastrophe.
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