Wordpress, Matthew MacDonald
Wordpress, Matthew MacDonald
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Wordpress
The Missing Manual: The Book That Should Have Been in the Box (3RD ed.)

Author: Matthew MacDonald

Narrator: Michael Butler Murray

Unabridged: 14 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 04/18/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kathie on February 13, 2013

I just like the Missing Manual books, they have saved my bacon too many times to count. I have a full bookshelf of them (it stands out like a long stripe of neon green) and have rarely had a question about an application or any other topic that I couldn't find addressed thoroughly. This book has bee......more

Goodreads review by Patrick on January 18, 2014

Because WordPress has a intuitive interface, this book serves a better purpose as supplement rather than a how-to for those who are looking to use WordPress as a blogging tool. It you have had any interaction with WordPress, you would find this book telling you much of what you already know. It does......more

Goodreads review by Adrian on January 01, 2018

This book was well written and well organized. I was fumbling around WordPress for over a year as I tried to improve my websites. I can say that this book advanced me from beginner to a solid intermediate developer.......more

Goodreads review by Ben on July 11, 2022

As someone who has been using WordPress for over 10 years, this was a good book for beginners. I even learned a couple minuscule tips and tricks in the book. Besides that, I didn't get much from it, but it was still an interesting read. Would recommend if new to WordPress! 4.0/5......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on August 28, 2013

From the super simple to stuff like editing the php in various templates, it's a good manual for anyone who wants to manage their own (or others!) Wordpress sites.......more