Blogging has been booming for years, and it shows no sign of slowing down. It is an easy and organized way to deliver news, tutorials, and podcasts;it’s even an easy way to share personal thoughts and stories. It was the social network before other social networks existed. Like blogging, WordPress has grown over the years to a mature platform that is accessible to everyone, including you. Starting your own blog can be a fun and rewarding experience, but getting there might take a little work.
Navigating your way through installation, profile accounts, themes, and plugins will be easier after you complete the lessons in this book. You will have all the knowledge you need to start your own blog right away.
Sams Teach Yourself WordPress in 10 Minutes gives you straightforward, practical answers when you need fast results. By working through its 10-minute lessons, you’ll learn everything you need to build great blogs with WordPress and WordPress.org, and reach any audience by web browser, RSS, or cell phone!
Tips point out shortcuts and solutions
Cautions help you avoid common pitfalls
Notes provide additional information
Plain English definitions explain new terms
10 minutes is all you need to learn how to…
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Quickly build free blogs with WordPress.com
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Customize your blog to fit your message
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Create powerful text, audio, and video content
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Moderate comments and build communities
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Set up RSS feeds
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Host your own blog with WordPress.org software
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Deliver content via iPhone and BlackBerry
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Streamline publishing with third-party tools
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