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This is a Non-coder's Guide for Getting Started with WordPress - from the 2012 WordCamp Denver, presented by Bethany Siegler of UniqueThink.com.
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Beginner’s Guide to
For Non-coders
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Bethany Siegler Slides available at
www.UniqueThink.com/wcd
Connect at:
Twitter.com/UniqueThinkFacebook.com/UniqueThinkPinterest.com/UniqueThink
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Who Are You: Raise Those Hands
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What is WordPress?
WordPress Software/Application: – Browser-based– Lives online - NOT on your computer
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How does it function?
–GEEK TALK: WordPress uses HTML and CSS– HTML or HyperText Markup
Language»displays web content»creates the structure
– CSS or Cascading Style Sheets »defines appearance »stylizes: fonts, colors and sizing
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How does it function?
–GEEK TALK: WordPress is based on PHP - a server-side scripting languages - that works with a MySQL database– PHP files - make site function– Database - stores YOUR content
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Same, but Difference?
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https://wordpress.org https://wordpress.com/
WordPress.COM
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Free hosting: No install/upgrades, but domain contains WordPress.com: www.YourBlogName.WordPress.com
1. Use a domain you already own on WordPress.com account - $13.00 per domain, per year.
2. Register a domain thru WordPress.com, starting at $18.00 per domain, per year
Themes: Limited to 211 (45 premium from $39 up)Custom Design: a paid upgrade that costs $30.00 per year.Tools: Limited 3rd party tools, no pluginsAds: They can add ads to your site. You can pay to remove ads from WordPress.com - No-Ads Upgrades cost $30.00 per yearSpace: 3GB free -10GB Upgrade: $20.00 per year
.COM Options: either use Free As Is OR get WordPress Value Bundle a $99 yr
WordPress.ORG
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Self-hosted: Pay for hosting - and domain name - need to install and maintain upgrades
1. hosting can cost about $83 in the first year with free domain registration thru HostMonster, BlueHost or HostGator
2. Use 1-click install to get WordPress set upThemes: Unlimited free and premium (between $25-$150)Custom Design: to get a look that really meets your vision, you could move to WordPress.ORG and use any theme (layout, the look of your site) or have someone custom create a look for you Tools: Unlimited 3rd party tools and pluginsAds: You can either run ads or not, it is up to youSpace: depends on hosting plan
You have to host, install, backup and upgrade on your own - but it is fairly easy to do
.ORG Options: Get started at about $83 using Twenty Eleven or another free themeOR Use a Premium ThemeOR Hire a developer for a unique custom look
WordPress Installation1-click install
DEMO HostMonster: http://www.hostmonster.com/cgi/demo
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WordPress Installation
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Visitor’s View: Front End of Site
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Current Default Theme: TwentyEleven comes with WordPress installation
Where to Go:
Admin Section:
– Backdoor to your site (lives online)
– Administrative area Way to edit/add content to site
– Login with username & password via http://yoursitename.com/wp-admin
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Admin Panels – Where do I login?
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Getting around the WordPress Dashboard
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Finding Help and Inline Documentation
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WordPress Glossary of Terms
Content Management System (CMS): – System that Manages Your Content:
Organizes content into:– Pages
– Posts
– Media (images, video...)
– Allows you to easily add, find, edit and archive content
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The Media LibraryAdd PDFs, Images, Audio, Video
(max size for most web hosts is 5-8MB, can increase via php.ini file)
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Managing Your content
WordPress Glossary of Terms
Visual Editor (WYSIWYG): – What You See is What You Get
– Toolbar with buttons for stylizing your content (as in Word and other text editors)
– Don’t need to know HTML (but sometimes helpful)
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View of Visual Editor
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WordPress Glossary of Terms
Widgets: – Typically WordPress Blogs have a sidebar– Content within sidebar can be dynamic
Automatically pulled in Piece of code Widget Example: Recent Post Widget
– Widgets aren’t only for sidebars
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Widgets
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WordPress Glossary of Terms
Plugins: – Plug it into core – A mini piece of software – Automates or adds functionality– May be for visitor or admin’s experience
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Managing plug-ins
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Plugin Suggestions
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Akismet- http://akismet.com/ - Eliminates Spam in Comments
All in One SEO Pack - http://semperfiwebdesign.com/documentation/all-in-one-seo-pack/all-in-one-seo-faq/ Helps you add keywords to titles and descriptions for search engines
Broken Link Checker http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/broken-link-checker/ Checks for broken links and missing images
Custom Post Widget https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/custom-post-widget/ Adds 'content blocks' to a widget - without knowing code
Google Analyticator: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/google-analyticator Adds Google Analytics code (a tool to track visits to your site)
Google XML SiteMap: https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/google-sitemap-generator/ Adds a sitemap to help the search engines index you better
Limited Login Attempts: https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/limit-login-attempts/
TinyMCE Advanced http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/tinymce-advanced/ Add on tools for your editor tool bar.
WordPress Database Backup https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wp-db-backup/On-demand backup of your WordPress database.
Wordpress Firewall 2 https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wordpress-firewall-2/Monitors web requests to identify and stop the most obvious attacks.
WordPress Glossary of Terms
Themes:– Controls the PRESENTATION (look) of site– Separate from Content (text and media) – Can be easily switched
(to give a site a new look)– 1000s and 1000s of free and
premium (paid) themes available– Not all are created equal
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Action Steps: Ask Yourself
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What is your site’s purpose?
How do you want it to look?
What kind of media (images/videos) do you have?
What do you want it to do (functionality)?
Will you be Blogging?
How will the navigation work?
Do you have mobile visitors?
Default Theme
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Finding Themes (recommend researching throughly)
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https://wordpress.org/extend/themes/
Finding Themes
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What to Look for: – How it looks and functions– Does it have/do what you need– Documentation and Support– Reviews and Ratings– Browser Compatibility– Responsive Design
Finding Themes (Recommendations)
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Free Premium
Finding Themes (Recommendations)
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Free
Premium
https://wordpress.org/extend/themes/
http://weavertheme.com/
http://themeforest.net/user/ThemeBlvd?ref=uniquethink
http://bit.ly/studiopresswpthemes
Resources
WordPress.org: http://wordpress.org/
WordPress Plugin Directory: https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/
WordPress Themes Directory: https://wordpress.org/extend/themes/
How-To Videos from WordPress.com: http://wordpress.tv/category/how-to/
Recommended hosting solutions (I do get a referral fee, but only recommend easy to use companies, with good customer service, who are also affordable – about $6.95 a month):
– HostMonster: http://www.hostmonster.com/track/uniquethink/ – BlueHost (sister company of HostMonster): http://
www.bluehost.com/track/unqiuethink/
– HostGator: http://secure.hostgator.com/cgi-bin/affiliates/clickthru.cgi?id=bethink
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UniqueThink.com Helps Build Your Complete Online Presence with:
WordPress Websites & BlogsSocial MediaEMail MarketingWeb Usability and SEO Lite
Bethany Siegler can be reached at 720.771.3271 or email at [email protected]
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Slides available at www.UniqueThink.com/wcd