Starting at the Source – WordPress.org

Eric — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:06:33 +0000

OK, since this is the first post, let’s go ahead and get the obvious one out of the way.

WordPress.org has a very simple step by step plan for getting started with WordPress.

Here is what is covered in thise valuable resource for beginners.

Step One – Read

Step One provides an overview of blogging and what WordPress can do for you.

Step Two – Make a Plan

Step Two helps you make a plan for your new website – hosting requirements, text editors, ftp software and that sort of thing.

Step Three – Install WordPress

Step Three deals with installing WordPress and all the problems that may come up from that.

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Step Four – Set up WordPress

Dive into the heart of WordPress now as you set up your site, configure the available options, write posts, etc. WordPress.org provide a basic overview so you know your way around the admin area and can get started posting to your blog. Be sure you read and understand the WordPress use of Themes and Plugins.

Step Five – Advanced Use of WordPress

WordPress.org goes a little further but not much. Now that you have a basic understanding of what WordPress is, you are ready to browse the web and see what else is available.

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