The no-nonsense guide to building your own WordPress site

With the help of WordPress All-in-One For Dummies, you can get your first WordPress blog or website set up in no time. Fully updated for the latest WordPress releases, this 8-books-in-1 guide walks you through all the features of this powerful web builder. You’ll discover how to choose and customize a theme, pick the perfect web host and URL, and manage multiple websites with multiple authors. Use WordPress as a content management software (CMS) platform, work with multimedia formats, and add plugins to your site. With state-of-the-art features, WordPress has become the go-to platform for website owners and bloggers who want to be noticed. This beginner-friendly Dummies guide gives you the know-how to make WordPress work for you.

• Build a website or blog with WordPress, the leading open-source web builder
• Discover the powerful, customizable features of the latest versions of WordPress
• Allow multiple people to contribute to your site and keep your content organized
• Easily make changes and modifications with the WordPress interface

Both WordPress novices and more experienced users looking to dive into new features will love the easy-to-follow instructions and tips in WordPress All-in-One For Dummies.

Get up to speed on the latest WordPress® features!

WordPress® software powers a huge chunk of the Internet. The bestselling WordPress All-in-One For Dummies teaches you how to use this must-know web publishing platform. Get started by installing WordPress and setting up your site. Then, make it do what you want, and do it in style, with customization tips and tutorials. When you’re ready to take it to the next level, this jargon-free book shows you how to beef up your security, use content management features, network multiple sites, and join the ranks of WordPress web builders.

8 Books Inside…

• Understanding WordPress Basics
• Setting Up the WordPress Software
• Exploring the WordPress Dashboard
• Publishing Your Site with WordPress
• Examining Social Media and SEO
• Customizing the Look of Your Site
• Installing and Using Plugins
• Running Multiple Sites with WordPress

Table of Contents

Book 1 Understanding WordPress Basics

Chapter 1 Exploring Basic WordPress Concepts

Chapter 2 Exploring the World of Open-Source Software

Chapter 3 Understanding Development and Release Cycles

Chapter 4 Meeting the WordPress Community

Chapter 5 Discovering Different Versions of WordPress

Book 2 Setting Up the WordPress Software

Chapter 1 Understanding the System Requirements

Chapter 2 Using Secure File Transfer Protocol

Chapter 3 Installing WordPress on Your Web Server

Chapter 4 Configuring WordPress for Optimum Security

Chapter 5 Updating WordPress

Chapter 6 Backing Up, Packing Up, and Moving to a New Host

Book 3 Exploring the WordPress Dashboard

Chapter 1 Logging in and Taking a Look Around

Chapter 2 Exploring Tools and Settings

Chapter 3 Managing Users and Multiple Authors

Chapter 4 Dealing with Comments and Spam

Chapter 5 Creating Categories and Tags

Book 4 Publishing Your Site with WordPress

Chapter 1 Exploring the WordPress Block Editor

Chapter 2 Writing Your First Post

Chapter 3 Creating a Static Page

Chapter 4 Managing Media

Chapter 5 Embedding Video, Audio, and Other Media

Book 5 Examining Social Media and SEO

Chapter 1 Understanding Analytics

Chapter 2 Monitoring Your Brand on the WordPress Dashboard

Chapter 3 Maximizing Your Site with Search Engine Optimization

Chapter 4 Exploring Popular SEO Plugins

Book 6 Customizing the Look of Your Site

Chapter 1 Finding and Installing WordPress Themes

Chapter 2 Exploring the Site Editor and Block Themes

Chapter 3 Using and Creating Block Patterns

Book 7 Using and Developing Plugins

Chapter 1 Introducing WordPress Plugins

Chapter 2 Installing and Managing Plugins

Chapter 3 Configuring and Using Plugins

Book 8 Running Multiple Sites with WordPress

Chapter 1 Using the Multisite Feature

Chapter 2 Setting Up and Configuring Network Features

Chapter 3 Becoming a Network Admin

Chapter 4 Managing Users and Controlling Access

Chapter 5 Using Network Plugins and Themes

Chapter 6 Using Multiple Domains within Your Network

About the Author

Lisa Sabin-Wilson is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of WebDevStudios, a company specializing in custom WordPress plugins, themes, and deployments. Lisa is a popular conference speaker and bestselling author of WordPress For Dummies, WordPress All-in-One For Dummies, and WordPress Web Design For Dummies.