{"product_id":"wordpress-for-beginners-2017-andy-williams-9781539911128","title":"Wordpress for Beginners 2017: A Visual Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering Wordpress","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaster Wordpress using our step-by-step visual approach (over 250 screenshots). \u003cb\u003eUpdated 5th June 2017\u003c\/b\u003e. Now also includes a comprehensive index. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a beautiful, professional looking Wordpress website, is no longer the domain of computer geeks. Wordpress makes it possible for anyone to create and run a website that looks great on any device - PC, Mac, tablet and phone, for hobby or business.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe primary goal of this book is to take anyone, \u003cb\u003eeven an absolute beginner\u003c\/b\u003e, from zero to Wordpress \"guru\" in a few short hours. I'll hold your hand, step-by-step, all the way. You get to watch over my shoulder as we explore the Wordpress Dashboard. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside this book, veteran Wordpress expert Andy Williams will start at the very beginning. You'll learn: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe two different versions of Wordpress.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWebsite hosting and domain registrars. How to set this up with separate registrar and host, for more security.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to install Wordpress.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn overview of the Dashboard including how to find hidden items.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCleaning out the stuff that is installed by default.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinding and installing Wordpress themes to instantly change the look and feel of your website.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlugins. 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