WordPress On Demand

by Rutledge, Patrice-Anne

• ISBN13: 9780789750372
• ISBN10: 0789750376
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-05-15
• Publisher: Que Publishing

Summary

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 3.4. In this book, readers will learn how to: Decide between WordPress.org and WordPress.com 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 WordPress.org 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

Author Biography

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, S ams 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.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introducing WordPress
Understanding What WordPress Can Do
Exploring the Parts of a WordPress Website
Choosing Between WordPress.com and WordPress.org
Understanding Domain Names
Understanding Web Hosting
Planning Your Site

Chapter 2 – Getting Started with WordPress.com
Understanding Free vs. Premium Features
Creating a Website with WordPress.com
Exploring the WordPress.com Dashboard
Creating Your Public Profile
Getting Help
Logging in to WordPress.com    
Logging out of WordPress.com

Chapter 3 – Getting Started with WordPress.org
Choosing a Web Host
Installing WordPress.org
Exploring the WordPress.org Dashboard
Using the Admin Bar
Creating Your Public Profile
Getting Help
Logging in to WordPress.org
Logging out of WordPress.org

Chapter 4 – Specifying WordPress Settings
Understanding WordPress Settings
Specifying General Settings
Specifying Writing Settings
Specifying Reading Settings
Specifying Discussion Settings
Specifying Media Settings
Specifying Privacy Settings
Specifying Permalinks Settings (WordPress.org)
Specifying Sharing Settings (WordPress.com)
Specifying Polls & Ratings Settings (WordPress.com)
Specifying Domains Settings (WordPress.com)
Specifying Email Post Changes Settings (WordPress.com)
Specifying Text Messaging Settings (WordPress.com)
Specifying OpenID Settings (WordPress.com)
Specifying Webhooks Settings (WordPress.com)

Chapter 5 – Working with Themes
Exploring the WordPress Default Theme
Choosing the Right Theme for Your Website
Searching for and Installing a Theme (WordPress.org)
Uploading a Theme (WordPress.org)
Customizing Theme Options
Activating a New Theme (WordPress.com)
Activating a New Theme (WordPress.org)
Editing a Theme (WordPress.org)
Deleting a Theme

Chapter 6 – Creating and Managing Pages
Understanding WordPress Pages
Creating a Page
Formatting a Page
Viewing All Pages
Editing a Page
Copying a Page (WordPress.com)
Deleting a Page

Chapter 7 – Creating and Managing Posts
Understanding WordPress Posts
Specifying Screen Options
Creating a Post
Previewing a Post
Publishing a Post with QuickPress
Copying a Post (WordPress.com)    
Viewing All Your Posts
Editing a Post
Deleting a Post
Managing Categories
Managing Tags

Chapter 8 – Formatting Pages and Posts
Formatting with the Visual Tab
Formatting with the HTML Tab
Formatting Text
Applying a Paragraph Style
Creating a List
Inserting a Link
Inserting the More Tag
Running the Spellchecker

Chapter 9 – Working with Media Files
Understanding WordPress Media Files
Inserting an Image from Your Computer
Inserting an Image from a URL
Inserting an Image from the Media Library
Inserting a Document from Your Computer
Inserting a Document from a URL
Inserting a Document from the Media Library
Inserting an Audio File
Inserting a Video
Viewing Your Media Library
Working with Galleries

Chapter 10 – Working with Widgets
Understanding Sidebar Widgets
Planning the Sidebar Widgets You’ll Need
Adding a Widget to a Sidebar
Removing a Widget from a Sidebar

Chapter 11 – Working with Links
Understanding WordPress Links
Creating a Link Category
Adding a Link    
Viewing Link Categories
Adding Links to Your Sidebar
Viewing Links
Deleting a Link
Deleting Multiple Links
Deleting Link Categories

Chapter 12 – Working with Plugins (WordPress.org)
 Choosing the Right Plugins for Your Website
Searching for and Installing a Plugin
Uploading a Plugin
Activating a Plugin
Specifying Plugin Settings
Deactivating a Plugin
Upgrading a Plugin
Deleting a Plugin

Chapter 13 – Adding and Managing Menus
Understanding WordPress Menus
Creating a Custom Menu
Customizing a Menu
Deleting a Menu

Chapter 14 – Using WordPress.com Free Features
Adding a Poll
Managing Polls
Deleting a Poll
Adding a Custom Form
Viewing Form Feedback
Deleting a Custom Form
Enabling Ratings
Viewing Rating Reports
Using Zemanta to Find Related Content
Customizing Your Website with Custom Design
Enabling the Mobile Theme
Enabling the iPad Theme
Viewing Your Site Stats

Chapter 15 - Using WordPress.com Premium Features
Upgrading to Access Premium Features
Adding a Custom Domain
Using VideoPress
Customizing Your Site with Custom Design
Increasing Storage
Removing Ads from Your Website
Redirecting Your Website
Requesting a Guided Transfer

Chapter 16 - Managing Multiple Users
Understanding User Roles
Adding a New User
Inviting Users (WordPress.com)
Managing Users

Chapter 17 - Managing Comments
Understanding WordPress Comments
Allowing Comments on Your Pages and Posts
Activating the Akismet Plugin to Reduce Comment Spam
Viewing Comments
Approving Comments
Deleting Comments

Chapter 18 - Managing Your WordPress Website
Backing Up Your WordPress Site
Upgrading to a New Version of WordPress (WordPress.org)
Importing Content from Another System
Exporting Your WordPress Content
Deleting Your Website

Workshops
Enhancing Your Site’s Feed with FeedBurner
Optimizing Your Content for Search Engines
Installing a Contact Form (WordPress.org)
Publishing a Post at a Future Date and Time
Creating a Private WordPress Website
Customizing Your Header
Customizing Your Background
Going Mobile with WordPress

Appendix A: Themes

Appendix B: Plugins