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


  


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

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 006.7
EAN: 9780470149461
ISBN: 0470149469
Label: For Dummies
Manufacturer: For Dummies
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 408
Publication Date: November 12, 2007
Publisher: For Dummies
Studio: For Dummies




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Product Description:
Are you a wannabe blogger? A seasoned pro migrating your blog to WordPress? Looking to do more cool stuff with your existing WordPress blog? Then this fun guide is for you! WordPress for Dummies is a veritable smorgasbord of WordPress information, ideas, tools, resources, and instruction on everything you need to create and maintain your dream blog.

Unlike other blog hosts, WordPress gives you the ability to create a blog that is tailored to your own tastes and needs. Sure, the codes, tags, and terminology can seem a little intimidating at first, but WordPress for Dummies breaks it all down to show you just how intuitive, friendly, and extensible the software really is. This easy-to-follow guide shows you how to:
  • Sign up for a free WordPress account
  • Set up and use a hosted blog with WordPress.com
  • Install and set up the WordPress.Org and WordPress.MU software for single- and multi-user versions
  • Find great themes, plugins, and consultants that will help you achieve JUST the kind of blog you want
  • Use tags to work with WordPress templates
  • Combat challenges with comments, trackback spam, and “splogs”
  • Add special technologies to your blog, such as RSS feed, podcasting, vlogging, and photoblogging
  • Find online support, tips, and resources for WordPress software


Whether you want to keep family and friends updated on your latest adventures, post pictures of your new puppy, or communicate your passion with millions of readers worldwide, WordPress for Dummies is your passport to creating the kind of blog that will keep your visitors coming back for more!



Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - Don't bother with this book
Wordpress is not really an easy to use platform for people who know little to nothing about php or code. So, I got this book to get some help with the more complicated aspects of wordpress. To my amazement, this book does not shed any light on things like 1.) how to redirect a domain name I already own to my wordpress domain name 2.) How to change the code directly in the wordpress stylsheet to adjust my theme 3.) How to correct 404 errors etc.., the list goes on. This book focuses on the things ... Read More



Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Good Beginner Book
This is a good book if you have never used WordPress before. Not much info for advanced use.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Good overview of WordPress, not just for begginers
I am a systems administrator with a good technical level and I have bought this book because it was well rated at Amazon.

Don't let the title of this book (... for Dummies) confuse you. I had no real experience in working with CMS's and after reading this book I can say I have now a good starting knowledge level for working with WordPress.

In this book you will find a description of Wordpress template system, including how the PHP code and WordPress API works. Also, the book ... Read More



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Impressive
This book has been the starting point for my journey on blogging. It is an excellent book. The layout is easy to follow and it gives all the information you need. Great for a beginner like me. Most impressed.



Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - Jumbled up- Unclear
The material available at Wordpress after you install it is much clear than this Dummies book. I got the feeling the author threw it together without considering the needs of the reader.




 




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