Lynda-Self Hosting A WordPress Site

by Nguyen Trung Hoa Sun 22 Aug 2010, 7:35 am

Course name:
Self-Hosting a WordPress Site

Author(s):
Maria Langer

Duration (hr:min):
02:08

Released on:
1/27/2009

Exercise files:
No

Software works on:
Mac and Windows

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.
Topics include:

* Installing WordPress on any ISP
* Touring a WordPress CMS site
* Understanding all the content creation options
* Creating a customized look with PHP and CSS changes
* Using plug-ins to add features
* Setting options for user accounts

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Introduction
Welcome

1. Installing Self-Hosted WordPress
Installation overview
Installing with one of the suggested ISPs
Installing with another ISP
Importing WordPress content
Next steps

2. Comparing WordPress Administration Panels
Understanding WordPress? differences
Comparing content creation options
Understanding slugs
Working with user accounts
Using the Upgrade tool
Setting options

3. Customizing a Blog?s Appearance
Understanding themes
Installing themes
Customizing themes
Modifying CSS
Modifying PHP

4. Using Plug-Ins
Understanding plug-ins
Activating Akismet
Installing and activating WordPress stats
Backing up with the WordPress DBManager
Adding polls

5. Using WordPress as a Content Management System
Understanding content management systems
Touring a WordPress CMS site

Download:

Code:: http://hotfile.com/dl/47877582/862370e/LSHAWPS-downloadrive.com-.rar.html