WordPress For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Learn to:Launch a blog on WordPress.com or on your own siteFind and install a WordPress theme and tweak it to your likingAdd media files to make your blog come to lifeDiscover WordPress and add power and flexibility to your website—for blogging and beyondWhether you’re new to WordPress or you simply want to learn how to take your website or blog to the next level, this guide will get you up and running in no time! Explore this hands-on resource to find out how to use WordPress, from installation and adding blog posts to hosting options and advanced customization moves with themes and plugins.Introducing WordPress — dig into the most popular blogging platform and discover the basics to help get you goingChoose your flavor — discover the pros and cons of using the WordPress-hosted option versus the self-hosted optionSelect your tools — find out about themes, widgets, registering a domain, RSS feeds, using FTP, and much moreMedia magic — add images, photo galleries, video, and audio to your postsFlex your WordPress muscles — personalize your blog by finding themes and installing plugins that make WordPress do exactly what you want it toPlug it in — dig deeper into WordPress with an overview of how themes work, tips for customizing your theme, and a list of ten popular plugins to ramp things upOpen the book and find:The key benefits of WordPressTips on finding free themes and pluginsWhat’s on the WordPress DashboardHow to register a domain name to use with WordPressWays to spruce up your blog with designs and functionalityHow to stay current with WordPress updatesTips on using templates and tagsHow to add pizazz with HTML and CSS