WordPress web design for dummies - Lisa Sabin–Wilson

Express yourself with WordPress! Create a custom site with ecommerce, social media, and more WordPress has grown up! No longer just a blogging tool, it has secret powers that enable you to include features like photo and video galleries, portfolios, directories and contact forms, client testimonials, integration with Facebook and Twitter, and a whole lot more in your Web site. The secret is out
read on and learn what you can do! A solid foundation
understand what a content management system is, how a blog differs from a Web site, and what you need from a Web host The right tool for the job
learn about FTP, types of editors, graphics programs, fonts and colors, and image libraries Choose your theme
discover the anatomy of a WordPress theme and how to use template tags to display different content Its all yours
create a unique, customized site using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and HTML Pick plugins
use plugins to add galleries, social communities, and forums to your site Open the book and find: Why WordPress is perfect for ecommerce sites Steps for installing WordPress on your Web server How plain text editors differ from WYSIWYG editors Hints for creating dynamite design What you can do with widgets Examples of content types and formats Tips for using WordPress as a content management system How template tags work Learn to: Create custom, featurerich, dynamic Web sites using WordPress Customize your design using CSS, HTML, and PHP Develop company sites, online magazines, and ecommerce Web sites