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How to use WordPress
Jonny AllbutDirector of Digital
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• A powerful ‘Content Management System’ (CMS) that runs on your web server.
• Allows easy content publishing and editing with little to no coding knowledge.
• Used by well over 20% of all live websites.
• Built to be extended - flexible.
What is WordPress?
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• Price Open Source license
• Well maintainedCommunity
• Performs wellContinuous development
Why WordPress?
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• Web serverStores database and website files.
• DatabaseStores content and options.
• Theme Controls site appearance/functionality.
• Plugin Adds extra functionality.
How does WordPress work?
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• http://wordpress.orgSelf-hostedMost common typeCan modify in any way
• http://wordpress.comHosted for you, for freeLimited modificationsPaid upgrades
wordpress.org vs wordpress.com
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The ‘famous’ 5 minute install!
http://codex.wordpress.org/Installing_WordPress
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• http://wordpress.org/themes
• http://wordpress.org/plugins
• Commercial alternatives
Where to get themes and plugins
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• FreeAkismet - anti-spam for commentsYoast SEO - powerful SEO/XML sitemap functionalityRegistered Users Only - lock down site in developmentSimple Page Ordering - easy page order adminTablePress - sophisticated content data tables
• CommercialGravity Forms - Flexible form creationAdvanced Custom Fields - adding data to content
Recommended plugins
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Thanks!
Jonny AllbutDirector of Digital
