Even though there are many different types of sites one can build with WordPress, there are some steps that are mandatory for all of them.
For instance, no matter what type of website you want to launch, you always have to start by installing WordPress properly. This is exactly what we talked about in Chapter 2, Getting Started. Nothing is different in this case. The installation process is the same, all of the steps are the same, and the final result is the same too; you end up with a clean, blank WordPress installation. Also, whenever installing specific themes and plugins, make sure to follow the same guidelines we discussed in Chapter 5, Plugins and Widgets and Chapter 6, Choosing and Installing Themes.
Last but not the least, to ensure that your site is secure and has a good user management structure, you have to keep in mind all the best practices revolving around user accounts, and editorial workflow (publishing new content).
Basically, the only element that's different...