The document discusses how WordPress can be used for more than just blogs. It notes that WordPress is a content management system that allows users to easily manage content, links, media, posts and pages through an intuitive dashboard interface. It highlights some key benefits of using WordPress for websites over blogs, such as the ability to have static pages instead of just dynamic posts, thousands of theme customization options, and the vast library of plugins that expand its functionalities far beyond blogging. The document aims to demonstrate that WordPress is a versatile platform for building various types of websites.
9. http://yoursite.wordpress.com WordPress: Not just for blogs You don't have to download anything You don't have to pay for hosting Managed (unlimited storage, updates...) Community (support, forums...)
10. http://yoursite.wordpress.com WordPress: Not just for blogs You don't have to download anything You don't have to pay for hosting Managed (unlimited storage, updates...) Community (support, forums...) Limited theme choices No plugin capabilities No advertising
13. http://yoursite.com WordPress: Not just for blogs Maintenance (do your own backups) Hosting fee, domain fee You control 100% Endless theme & design possibilities
14. http://yoursite.com WordPress: Not just for blogs Maintenance (do your own backups) Hosting fee, domain fee You control 100% Endless theme & design possibilities Control permalink structure
15. http://yoursite.com WordPress: Not just for blogs Maintenance (do your own backups) Hosting fee, domain fee You control 100% Endless theme & design possibilities Control permalink structure Plugins
16. http://yoursite.com WordPress: Not just for blogs Maintenance (do your own backups) Hosting fee, domain fee You control 100% Endless theme & design possibilities Control permalink structure Plugins Advertising
17. Both are great WordPress: Not just for blogs Upgrade options (domain mapping, CSS...) Staples: RSS Feeds, SEO Excellent support (http://codex.wordpress.org) Worldwide community (WordCamps)
18. 2. User-Friendly WordPress is a CMS WordPress: Not just for blogs
19. Content Management System WordPress: Not just for blogs "Front End" & "Back End" -- not just code
20. Content Management System WordPress: Not just for blogs "Front End" & "Back End" -- not just code Manages links, multimedia, posts, pages
21. Content Management System WordPress: Not just for blogs "Front End" & "Back End" -- not just code Manages links, multimedia, posts, pages Simple publisher
22. Content Management System WordPress: Not just for blogs "Front End" & "Back End" -- not just code Manages links, multimedia, posts, pages Simple publisher Dashboard administration
24. 3. SEO Search Engine Optimization WordPress: Not just for blogs
25. Search Engine Optimization WordPress: Not just for blogs WordPress already takes care of 80-90% of your SEO and offers up a few plugins that will help you fight spam and up your SEO. “ The beauty of WordPress is that you don’t need to do a lot of stuff. ” Matt Cutts - Google
27. Search Engine Optimization WordPress: Not just for blogs Clean URLs Keywords, Tags, Categories Headings Ping-o-matic
28. Search Engine Optimization WordPress: Not just for blogs Clean URLs Keywords, Tags, Categories Headings Ping-o-matic Making sure people can share your content
42. 5. Simple Steps from blog to website WordPress: Not just for blogs
43. Difference between a website and a blog WordPress: Not just for blogs Dynamic content vs staple content Don't need to be a techie to edit a blog Comments