WordPress web design for dummies - Lisa Sabin–Wilson

Learn to:

• Create dynamic, custom websites with the self–hosted version of WordPress


• Use free themes and enhance them with CSS and HTML


• Plan your design and choose graphics, colors, and fonts

IN FULL COLOR!

Want to create cost–effective, fabulous websites? Do it with WordPress
here's how!

WordPress is much more than a great blogging platform. You can use it as a content management system or to design a website using one of the many free WordPress themes. Your site can include an e–commerce storefront, photo gallery, discussion forum, social community, and more. Follow the steps in this book; you'll be saying
and hearing
"wow!"

• Lay the groundwork
  get your domain, find a host that supports WordPress, and install WordPress on your web server


• Choose your tools
  select a text editor, set up FTP, choose the graphics type and software you need, and explore colors


• Pick a theme
  learn all about WordPress themes, find and install one, and add widgets and template tags


• Make it yours
  use CSS and HTML to customize site design and enhance your site with plugins


• Spruce it up
  optimize your website for search engines, add a photo gallery, and integrate Twitter and Facebook into your site

Open the book and find:

• Why you need to keep WordPress up to date


• Quick tips for content management


• What to look for in graphics and design


• Things you need to know about typography


• How parent and child themes work


• Ways to create a unique look for your site


• Ten powerful WordPress plugins