Self-Hosting a WordPress Site
by Maria Langer
$ 49.95
  • 2.08 hrs
  •  EN
  • 25 lessons

In Self-Hosting a WordPress Site, author and avid blogger Maria Langer shows how a blog can be customized to make it stand out in the digital crowd. Maria walks WordPress users—from casual bloggers to seasoned pros—through the steps to making a blog truly unique. This course goes beyond the basics, like setting a standard theme, and demonstrates such advanced techniques as incorporating CSS, PHP, and HTML. WordPress.com 2.7 Essential Training (or equivalent skill) is a prerequisite for getting the most out of this course.
Course Self-Hosting a WordPress Site
Author Maria Langer
SKU
ISBN
Release Date 2009-01-27
Duration 2.08 hrs / 25 tutorials
Work files No
Price $ 49.95
Retail price $ 99.95
Language
Tags WordPress
 
1. Installing Self-Hosted WordPress
Installation overview 02:02
Installing with one of the suggested ISPs 04:48
Installing with another ISP 10:34
Importing WordPress content 03:34
Next steps 04:37
2. Comparing WordPress Administration Panels
Understanding WordPress' differences 03:43
Comparing content creation options 01:38
Understanding slugs 05:47
Working with user accounts 05:30
Using the Upgrade tool 03:41
Setting options 07:29
3. Customizing a Blog's Appearance
Understanding themes 02:38
Installing themes 11:45
Customizing themes 04:58
Modifying CSS 08:01
Modifying PHP 10:55
4. Using Plug-Ins
Understanding plug-ins 04:14
Activating Akismet 04:22
Installing and activating WordPress stats 05:07
Backing up with the WordPress DBManager plug-in 06:06
Adding polls 07:06
5. Using WordPress as a Content Management System
Understanding content management systems 02:18
Touring a WordPress CMS site 05:11
Goodbye
Goodbye 00:12

 
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