
WordPress on Demand
Patrice-Anne Rutledge(Author)
Que Corporation,U.S. (Publisher)
Published on 30. May 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-7897-5037-2 (ISBN)
Description
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 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
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
570 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7897-5037-2 (9780789750372)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Patrice-Anne Rutledge is a business technology author, journalist, and long-time WordPress user who specializes in teaching others to maximize the power of new technologies. She is also the author of numerous other books for Pearson Education, including Sams Teach Yourself LinkedIn in 10 Minutes, Sams Teach Yourself Google+ in 10 Minutes, Using Facebook, The Truth About Profiting from Social Networking, and PowerPoint 2013 Absolute Beginner's Guide. You can reach Patrice through her website at www.patricerutledge.com.
Content
1 Introducing WordPress
2 Getting Started with WordPress.com
3 Getting Started with WordPress (WordPress.org)
4 Specifying WordPress Settings
5 Working with Themes
6 Creating and Managing Pages
7 Creating and Managing Posts
8 Formatting Pages and Posts
9 Working with Media Files
10 Working with Widgets
11 Working with Links
12 Working with Plugins (WordPress.org)
13 Adding and Managing Menus
14 Getting Feedback on Your Website (WordPress.com)
15 WordPress.com Premium Features
16 Managing Users
17 Managing Comments
18 Managing Your WordPress Website
2 Getting Started with WordPress.com
3 Getting Started with WordPress (WordPress.org)
4 Specifying WordPress Settings
5 Working with Themes
6 Creating and Managing Pages
7 Creating and Managing Posts
8 Formatting Pages and Posts
9 Working with Media Files
10 Working with Widgets
11 Working with Links
12 Working with Plugins (WordPress.org)
13 Adding and Managing Menus
14 Getting Feedback on Your Website (WordPress.com)
15 WordPress.com Premium Features
16 Managing Users
17 Managing Comments
18 Managing Your WordPress Website