Simply speaking, plugins are small scripts (files with executable PHP code) that allow you to include new functionality in your WordPress site--functionality that is not available or enabled by default. One of the best advantages of WordPress is that it's quite an optimized platform. It makes your site load fast and doesn't contain much redundant code. However, WordPress itself only offers the absolute essential range of features--the features useful to everyone. At the same time, the platform provides a straightforward way of expanding the abilities of your site by introducing, you guessed it, plugins. The idea is simple--if you want your site to be able to handle a specific new task, there's surely a plugin for that. Much like in the Apple world and the popular expression, "there's an app for that."
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WordPress Complete, Sixth Edition - Sixth Edition
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WordPress Complete, Sixth Edition - Sixth Edition
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Overview of this book
WordPress Complete, Sixth Edition is a practical guide for everyone who wants to start their journey as an online publisher, website owner, or even a website developer. It takes you step-by-step through the process of planning out and building your site, and offers loads of screenshots and examples along the way. It's also a beginner's guide to theme and plugin development.
This book begins with the basics of WordPress, followed by the different components that you as a developer will need to use to work swiftly and efficiently.
The book starts by introducing WordPress to new readers in this field. You are then shown how to set it up, implement a blog, and use plug-ins and widgets. You'll use themes to make any website look and feel better and more original. You also learn how to create your own themes and perform testing to ensure your website is bug-free. You will also acquire some idea of how to use WordPress for non-blog-like websites.
By the end of the book, you will feel confident enough to design high-quality websites and will be familiar with the ins and outs of WordPress
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WordPress Complete, Sixth Edition - Sixth Edition
Table of Contents (14 chapters)
Preface
Free Chapter
Introducing WordPress
Getting Started with WordPress
Creating Blog Content
Pages, Media, and Importing/Exporting Content
Plugins - What They Are and Why You Need Them
Choosing and Installing Themes
Customizing Your Website Appearance/Design
Developing Your Own Theme
Social Media Integration, Podcasting, and HTTPS
Developing Plugins, Widgets, and an Introduction to the REST API
Community Blogging
Creating a Non-Blog Website Part One - The Basics
Creating a Non-Blog Website Part Two - E-Commerce Websites and Custom Content Elements
Customer Reviews