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.
The important stuff you need to know:
- Set up WordPress. Configure WordPress on your web host or get it
running on your home computer.
- Create your site. Get hands-on instructions for building all types
of websites, from blogs to business sites with ecommerce features.
- Jazz it up. Add picture galleries, slideshows, video clips, music
players, and podcasts.
- Add features. Select from thousands of plug-ins to enhance your
site's capabilities, from contact forms to a basic shopping cart.
- Build a truly unique site. Customize a WordPress theme to create a
site that looks exactly the way you want.
- Attract an audience. Use SEO, site statistics, and social sharing
to reach more people.
- Stay safe. Use backup and staging tools to protect your content
and avoid catastrophe.