getting started with wordpress
DESCRIPTION
WordPress is the premier content management system for those seeking an easy, user-friendly way to set up and maintain a website. In this class, we'll walk through the basics of getting your site live quickly, and cover best practices in : - selecting a website design - content strategy - using the WordPress dashboard to manage and maintain your website - fundamentals of SEO in a content management system.TRANSCRIPT
Getting Started with WordPress
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+ Understanding WordPress
+ Setting up WordPress
+ WordPress Themes
+ WordPress Appearance
+ Using WordPress
+ Maximizing WordPress
Overview
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Understanding WordPress
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What is a content management system?
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What is a theme?
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What are plugins?
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WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org
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Setting up WordPress
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Registering a domain
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Setting up hosting
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Installing WordPress
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Installing Wordpress . . . Today
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WordPress Themes
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Browsing Theme Forest
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Installing a theme
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WordPress Appearance
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Configuring a theme
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Managing widgets
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Using WordPress
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Adding posts
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Adding slides
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Adding pages
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Managing menus
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Maximizing Wordpress
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Contact Form Management: Gravity Forms
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Site Analytics Tools: Google Analytics
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SEO Tools: WordPress SEO by Yoast
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Social Media: AddThis
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Security: Limit Login Attempts
WordPress Backup: VaultPress
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Wordpress Resources
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Themes: Theme Forest
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Plugins: CodeCanyon
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Tutorials: WP Beginer
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Developing Resources: WordPress Codex
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Questions?