How to Quickly Build a Professional Looking Website with Wordpress 5.0


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What if you could choose, buy a domain name, then host your own website for literally pocket change. It's not a dream, but something you can manage by yourself. You don't need coding skills. Just follow the steps outlined in this book and you'll be online in no time.Building a website might seem an intimidating task for many, but the truth is there are plenty of free tutorials and guides that can help you build a website from scratch in no time, even if you don't have previous experience with programming.If you're already a typical Internet user, the chance is you already know how to do many of the things outlined in this book. All I'm trying to do is piece all things together in an easy to follow step-by-step guide so you can focus on getting to the finish line, which is hitting that "Publish" button of your first post.This book will cover all the basics, advice about picking your first domain name, choosing the right hosting provider and then starting your first website using WordPress, the go-to free open source software for creating blogs and websites in a matter of minutes. It's one of the rare instances when free doesn't mean "of questionable value."In this book, I'll teach you step-by-step how to build a website from scratch using WordPress. You'll learn about topics like: - What a domain name is, how you choose the right one and how you register a new domain- Why choose to build your own website instead of using free website services- What to look for when buying hosting for your new domain- How to link a particular domain name to a hosting server- How to set up your first email address- The two flavors of WordPress- How to install WordPress on your hosting account - automatic and manual version tutorials included- Securing your website with HTTPS- First steps to do after you've installed WordPress- Troubleshooting a theme or plugin that kills your website- Researching topics for articles- Promoting and making money with your websiteI've picked WordPress because I've been using it to build and manage my friends' blogs, clients' and my own websites since 2006.I'll keep recommending WordPress because it's very easy to use and yet powerful enough to do what you set your mind to by using any of the free or paid plugins and themes developed by an active international community of WordPress enthusiasts. Over 100 million websites are using WordPress. They can't all be wrong, right?And did I say you don't need coding skills to build your own website? I've said it and you may hear it a couple of times more from me because that's an important part of the reason I've started writing this book.Most people assume you need some sort of programming knowledge to build a website, but the reality is there are plenty of free tools you can use to go online with just a few easy clicks. If you've used a computer or smartphone before you'll have no problems understanding what I'll be showing you in this book.If you decide you need a website there's nothing really stopping you from starting without needing extra help. Read on and you'll see how easy it is to publish your first post on your own website.




How to Quickly Build a Professional Looking Website with Wordpress 5.0


Book Description

Edition for WordPress 5.0 What if you could choose, buy a domain name, then host your own website for literally pocket change. It’s not a dream, but something you can manage by yourself. You don’t need coding skills. Just follow the steps outlined in this book and you’ll be online in no time. Building a website might seem an intimidating task for many, but the truth is there are plenty of free tutorials and guides that can help you build a website from scratch in no time, even if you don’t have previous experience with programming. If you’re already a typical Internet user, the chance is you already know how to do many of the things outlined in this book. All I’m trying to do is piece all things together in an easy to follow step-by-step guide so you can focus on getting to the finish line, which is hitting that “Publish” button of your first post. This book will cover all the basics, advice about picking your first domain name, choosing the right hosting provider and then starting your first website using WordPress, the go-to free open source software for creating blogs and websites in a matter of minutes. It’s one of the rare instances when free doesn’t mean “of questionable value”. I’ve picked WordPress because I’ve been using it to build and manage my friends’ blogs, clients’ and my own websites since 2006. I’ll keep recommending WordPress because it’s very easy to use and yet powerful enough to do what you set your mind to by using any of the free or paid plugins and themes developed by an active international community of WordPress enthusiasts. Over 100 million websites are using WordPress. They can’t all be wrong, right? And did I say you don’t need coding skills to build your own website? I’ve said it and you may hear it a couple of times more from me because that’s an important part of the reason I’ve started writing this book. Most people assume you need some sort of programming knowledge to build a website, but the reality is there are plenty of free tools you can use to go online with just a few easy clicks. If you’ve used a computer or smartphone before you’ll have no problems understanding what I’ll be showing you in this book. If you decide you need a website there’s nothing really stopping you from starting without needing extra help. Read on and you’ll see how easy it is to publish your first post on your own website.




How to Create a Website Using Wordpress


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Web Design For Your Average Joe! Learn how to set up a website that meets your exact needs in 3 EASY STEPS; one that the “professionals” would have charged you thousands of dollars for!Have your very own website that looks, functions, and works better than 80% of the websites currently on the web Just a few years ago, I could barely update my Facebook page; today I can build anything from an e-commerce website that sells products across the globe to a membership website for gardening enthusiasts. You name it, I can build it. And guess what? You can too. You will be able to build any type of website imaginable, and this will require ZERO programming skills. Don't Let Another Excuse Get In The Way Of You Building That Website You've Always Wanted This book was written to bridge the gap that most people still think exist – the gap that use to isolate computer programmers from your average Joe. The one tool that has made this all possible is Wordpress, an open-source content management system that can be operated by any computer literate person. In this easy to follow book you will be shown exactly: How to choose the best domain for your website How to easily install Wordpress in one-click to your domain How to master and leverage the FIVE essential fundamentals of Wordpress to build the website you envision How to optimize the settings of your website to ensure your website is secure, ready to handle tons of traffic, and is beautifully designed …AND access to a comprehensive set of 40+ Easy To Follow Wordpress Video Tutorials Just by taking initiative and purchasing this book, you will be given access to 40+ professionally curated instructional videos for enhancing your Wordpress Skills. To ensure readers of this book end up with the website they always envisioned, these videos were created to supplement the instruction in this book and provide visual guidance for those whom prefer learning via video. You Will Be Able To Create Any & All Of The Following Website Types: Portfolio Sites - This type of website is great for showcasing a company or one's work. Perfect for artists, musicians, creative agencies, and anybody looking to showcase art, music, client work, and more E-Commerce Sites - Looking to sell a product online? This type of website is great for selling any physical or digital product Blogs - Wordpress is the best platform for anybody looking to build a thriving, blog community Business / Service Sites - Does your business need a website? Are customers searching for you on the Internet and you aren't there? Wordpress is perfect for building a great business website Your Website Needs You To Build It, Learn How The Easy Way!




WordPress for Beginners


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UPDATED APRIL 2015! Discover how easy it is to create a website using the web's most popular content management software: WordPress. This popular web design book has helped thousands of online users to build professional-looking websites. WordPress for Beginners contains colourful images and easy-to-follow instructions on how to set up your very own website. This is what you will learn in the WordPress for Beginners web design guide: What is WordPress? The Benefits of Using WordPress What you Need to Use WordPress Getting Started with WordPress: Register a Domain Name Set Up Web Hosting Install and Enter Your Website Change the Appearance (Theme) of your Site Change the Settings of Your Site Create a Post Create a Page Upload Media Install Plugins Manage Comments Use Widgets Optimize Your Site for the Search Engines You don't need to know complicated CSS or HTML codes. If you are tired of struggling to build your website then grab your copy of this book today. Discover for yourself how easy it is to create a website with WordPress. Other Books by Christine John How to start and Run an Online Business How to Get the Job You Want Last Chance Poems About Life The Runaway Bride Short Stories for Teenagers




Professional WordPress


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An in-depth look at the internals of the WordPress system. As the most popular blogging and content management platform available today, WordPress is a powerful tool. This exciting book goes beyond the basics and delves into the heart of the WordPress system, offering overviews of the functional aspects of WordPress as well as plug-in and theme development. What is covered in this book? WordPress as a Content Management System Hosting Options Installing WordPress Files Database Configuration Dashboard Widgets Customizing the Dashboard Creating and Managing Content Categorizing Your Content Working with Media Comments and Discussion Working with Users Managing, Adding, Upgrading, and Using the Theme Editor Working with Widgets Adding and Managing New Plugins Configuring WordPress Exploring the Code Configuring Key Files wp-config.php file Advanced wp-config Options What's in the Core? WordPress Codex and Resources Understanding and customizing the Loop Building A Custom Query Complex Database Operations Dealing With Errors Direct Database Manipulation Building Your Own Taxonomies Plugin Packaging Create a Dashboard Widget Creating a Plugin Example Publish to the Plugin Directory Installing a Theme Creating Your Own Theme How and When to Use Custom Page Templates How to Use Custom Page Templates Pushing Content from WordPress to Other Sites Usability and Usability Testing Getting Your Site Found How Web Standards Get Your Data Discovered Load Balancing Your WordPress Site Securing Your WordPress Site Using WordPress in the Enterprise Is WordPress Right for Your Enterprise? and much more!




WordPress 5 Complete


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An in-depth and comprehensive take on WordPress, covering everything about the platform such as WordPress posts, pages, themes, plugins, and more. Key FeaturesGet up to date with the latest WordPress 5.0 (Bebo) and all its new featuresBeginner-friendly layout and advice you can apply from day one with loads of screenshots and examplesEnrich your development experience with the new block-based editor GutenbergBook Description Back in the day, when you wanted to launch a new website, you either had to learn web programming yourself or hire a professional who would take care of the whole process for you. Nowadays, with WordPress, anyone can build an optimized site with the least amount of effort possible and then make it available to the world in no time. Here, in the seventh edition of the book, we are going to show you how to build great looking and functional websites using WordPress. The new version of WordPress – 5.0 – comes with a few important changes, and we tell you all about how to use them effectively. From crafting content pages using the block editor, and customizing the design of your site, through to making sure it's secure, we go through it all. The book starts by introducing WordPress and teaching you how to set it up. You are then shown how to create a blog site, start writing content, and even use plugins and themes to customize the design of the site and add some unique elements to set it apart. If you want to get more in-depth, we also show you how to get started creating your own themes and plugins. Finally, we teach you how to use WordPress for building non-blog websites. By the end of the book, you will be sufficiently skilled to design high-quality websites and will be fully familiar with the ins and outs of WordPress. What you will learnLearn to adapt your plugin with the Gutenberg editorCreate content that is optimized for publication on the webCraft great looking pages and posts with the use of block editorStructure your web pages in an accessible and clear wayInstall and work with plugins and themesCustomize the design of your websiteUpload multimedia content, such as images, audio, and video easily and effectivelyDevelop your own WordPress plugins and themesUse WordPress to build websites that serve purposes other than blogsWho this book is for The ideal target audience for this book would be PHP developers who have some basic knowledge of working with WordPress and who want to get a comprehensive practical understanding of working with WordPress and create production-ready websites with it.




The 5-Day Wordpress School


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Would you love to learn how to set up (easily), design (professionally) and secure (aptly) killer WordPress sites?(Even if you have no prior knowledge of coding or nerve-racking technical stuff) Then, The "5-Day WordPress School" is the most authoritative guide you''ll ever need!It''s no longer news that WordPress is the best blogging platform on the planet and the most popular content management system you can find today which powers 52% of websites on the internet (according to Technorati) which speaks volume of its efficiency and amazing features.Cyrus Jackson, a professional WordPress designer, takes you by the hand on how to master the WordPress platform effectively: from setup, to design, all the way to security ... in a brick-by-brick fashion with abundance of illustrations, screenshots, graphics and step by step guidelines to give you the needed roadmap on how to set up your WordPress website professionally for a web audience.And yes: The book can turn you into a professional WordPress designer in 5 days even if this is your first attempt at starting an online platform.Here''re topics covered in this amazing, easy-to-read, jaw-dropping and beginner-friendly book: A detailed explanation of the WordPress platform Understanding the WordPress dashboard Setting up your self-hosted WordPress Website Everything you need to know about web hosting and domain registration The best web hosts that are reliable and affordable Important tips to follow when choosing a web host How to install WordPress plugins Customizing your sharing buttons Installing a theme Customizing your widget area Creating pages and publishing posts Creating beautiful categories for your site Deleting useless plugins and posts Securing your website from hackers, spammers and harmful malwares Creating a custom email address (like [email protected]) for your WordPress website ...And lots more with massive screenshots, graphics and illustrations to guide you along in a brick-by-brick fashion The 5-Day Wordpress School is highly recommended for every blogger, intending blogger or someone who wants to build an online platform on the best CMS you can find today. The author was able to simplify the processes that looks too technical for me and provided awesome guidelines on how to operate the self hosted website with ease.I have started my self hosted WordPress blog (which was my first attempt) with ease, all thanks to this beginner-friendly book. If you want to learn how to build a blog on WordPress without going through coding: ensure you lay your hands on The 5-Day WordPress School book. Thanks for this wonderful book, Cyrus Jackson - Emmanuel Egobiambu of VesselOfInspiration SPECIAL BONUS GIFT: An exclusive Facebook group where you can learn the exact strategies that I use to build a website setup business, get support, and get answers to your WordPress questions and challenges plus a FREE WordPress crash course which was not covered in this book. This means it''s more of a course than a book because there''s room for interaction between the author and readers which makes this book different from others.In other words, if: You want to learn how to set up jaw-dropping WordPress websites or blogs (to launch your products, sell your services, build an audience or create a brand online) without any knowledge of coding or technical stuff You want to master every aspect of WordPress: customization, design, security and managing a website/blog effectively You want to become a professional WordPress website designer and earn income setting up websites for clients This is the perfect book for you!So, scroll up and click on the "BUY BUTTON" right away!




Create Your Own Website Using WordPress in a Weekend


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Having a website built can be a complicated and expensive undertaking. For large businesses this is a necessary expense, but for the ever-increasing number of independents and small businesses, this can easily be handled by the intrepid amateur. In Create Your Own Website Using WordPress in a Weekend, author Alannah Moore draws on her extensive experience to show how, in just a weekend, almost anyone can create a website in WordPress that looks professional and is entirely tailored to their needs and preferences. Through carefully structured step-by-step tutorials, the book takes the reader through every stage of the web design process. It is illustrated with fabulous examples, and features checklists and tips throughout, covering domain registration, planning, plugins, and choosing the right theme. This will cover the upcoming WP 2012 version.




Wordpress


Book Description

This wordpress tutorial is illustrated with helpful screenshots to facilitate learning and decrease implementation time. You can easily learn how to build a beautiful wordpress website that displays your company's name and logo and lets the world know that your company is influential and hip by adding an online presence with the functionality to process orders from anywhere in the world! And, you can build this website in 1-3 days, with some diligence. Here is a preview of what you'll learn... Introduction to content management systems Starting from scratch - technicalities in installation i Starting from scratch - technicalities in installation ii The easier version of installing wordpress The wordpress dashboard Much, much more! Building a beautiful, professional-looking wordpress website (or a blog) is no longer the computer geeks' domain. Wordpress makes it possible for anyone to create and run a website that looks great on any device - pc, mac, tablet, and phone. Whether you want to build a business site, an affiliate site, a hobby site, or a blog, wordpress is a great choice, and this book shows you how.




1-Hour WordPress 2020


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1-Hour WordPress 2020 is a book that has a simple goal. Take anyone, even a complete beginner, and teach them how to build a fully functional WordPress website in an hour or less. This book teaches on a strictly need-to-know basis, so you won't get bogged down in the technical aspects of WordPress. With around 250 screenshots, you also won't be wondering what the heck I am talking about. It's like watching over-my-shoulder. Just watch what I do, and follow along as you build your own website. This book covers all of the important basics like:1. Setting up with a domain registrar and host, and installing WordPress.2. Logging into your WordPress dashboard and finding your way around.3. Exploring the demo content that WordPress installs, including the post, page and comment.4. Planning your website before you start working in WordPress.5. Working your way through the important settings, and getting the site set up for success.6. Posts v Pages are one of the most confusing aspects of WordPress for many beginners, but we cover those in depth, and you'll learn when to use a post and when to use a page.7. Using the old WYSIWYG editor AND the Gutenberg editor to add content, and how to use categories and tags to classify and group your content. This is important as it will make your site intuitive for visitors, and the search engines.8. Adding navigation to help your visitors.9. Creating custom menus and adding them to your site.10. Using widgets to add new features to your web pages.11. WordPress defaults to a blog style homepage, but I'll show you how to set up a more traditional static homepage where you control 100% of the content.12. Using plugins to extend the functionality of WordPress. We'll look at a number of essential plugins that I use on most of my own websites.13. Keeping Wordpress and plugins up to date.14. Customizing the look and feel of the site with WordPress themes.15. How you can make money with your website by adding affiliate programs and/or Google Adsense. This book contains a link to a web page that includes a few video tutorials. In short, this book is a complete beginners guide to WordPress. Follow as you go through the book, and you can have your very own, professional looking website, in an hour or less.