WordPress tutorials for absolute beginners.
The most common question new WordPress users ask is “should I create a post or should I create a page?” This screencast explains the difference between the two and provides guidelines on when to use each.
Sometimes the hardest part of using WordPress is knowing where to turn when things go wrong. Where do you turn when you need WordPress help? There are any number of situations where you will find yourself needing WordPress support. Between your theme, the plugins you’ve installed, and WordPress itself, figuring out where to turn for …
There are many reasons why you might want to install WordPress on your desktop or laptop computer. For example, you may want to use your local installation as a safe space where you can learn more about WordPress and experiment in private — sort of like training wheels for WordPress. Or you might want to …
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Thanks to WordPress’s multi-user capabilities you can easily delegate day-to-day site management tasks to someone else. Just create an account for that user and assign the appropriate user role. This lessons walks you through the details.
If you’ve ever had to call a “professional” to add a small bit of content to your website, you’ll appreciate widgets. They’re drag-and-drop blocks of content that you can easily add and move in just seconds. You’ll learn all about widgets in this lesson.
When you start working with WordPress, the first decision you have to make is which version you’re going to use — WordPress.com or WordPress.org. In this article, I’ll explain the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each. By the time I’m done, you will have a better understanding …
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