WordPress is open source web software that you can install on your web server to create your website, blog, community or network. WordPress started out as a tool for blogging, but has evolved into a full-fledged Content Management System (CMS), capable of powering websites, networks and communities.

WordPress is open source web software that you can install on your web server to create your website, blog, community or network. WordPress started out as a tool for blogging, but has evolved into a full-fledged Content Management System (CMS), capable of powering websites, networks and communities.

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• WordPress Features
• About WordPress

One of the principal advantages of WordPress is that you are in control. Unlike remote-hosted scripts such as Blogger and LiveJournal, you host WordPress on your own server. Installation is very simple, as is the configuration. Unlike other software programs, there are not a million files to chmod nor are there dozens of templates to edit just to get your site set up and looking the way you want.

Also, Blog pages in WordPress are generated on the fly whenever a page is requested, so you do not have multiple archive pages clogging up your web space. Waiting for pages to rebuild is a thing of the past because template changes are made in scant seconds.

WordPress is built following W3C standards for XHTML and CSS, ensuring that your site is more easily rendered across standards-compliant browsers. Other browsers are supported with a few hacks; it’s a reality of the web that hacks are necessary.

Aggregator support is built-in with a number of standard RSS configurations already done for you, as well as Atom. Following standards makes your WordPress site easier to manage, increases its longevity for future Internet technology adoption, and helps give your site the widest audience possible.

WordPress has an extensive list of features and, as it is constantly evolving, this list of features is constantly growing. Check out the up-to-date list of features.

WordPress started out life as a fork of b2/cafelog by Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little. The first version was released in 2003

WordPress is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL).

The GPL is an open source license. This means you are free to modify and redistribute the source code under certain conditions. You can read more about why we chose the GPL on the License Page.

WordPress.com is a blog network run by Automattic. It uses WordPress software, but individual blogs are hosted and managed by WordPress.com. This is a free service with premium addons and upgrades.

Here at WordPress.org, you can download WordPress, the web software that WordPress.com runs on. Once you’ve downloaded it, you can upload it to a web server and run your own WordPress website.

There is useful information about this distinction on the WordPress.com website.

Yes, it is possible to move from WordPress.com to a self-hosted installation. This guide from Problogger will help you through the steps.

WordPress was primarily inspired by Noah Grey‘s Greymatter open-source web log and journal software. It is related to b2, sort of a second cousin twice removed. You can use WordPress to post your own stories, ideas, rants, reviews, links, and pictures of your toothless Uncle Ernie at the wedding reception, if you choose. In addition, you can customize the look and feel of your site. Numerous themes are available and may be modified in many different ways. Through the use of WordPress Themes, you can quickly change the look and style of your site. You can also extend WordPress’ functionality through the use of Plugins. Plugins let you create the website or blog that suits your needs. As you can see, its functionality exceeds or at least is similar to what is available in most blogging tools today.

For more information:

• WordPress
• WordPress Semantics
• About WordPress

You can transfer any blog or website from any service you wish. We have a list of guides which will help you to transfer from your specific platform.

No. You should be able to use WordPress through the user interface, without ever having to touch PHP.

The only time you would modify your WordPress website with PHP would be when integrating some of the plugins. There are a small number of plugins that still require manual edits to your files. In most cases, clear instructions are usually given within a text file with the plugin.

Other than that, you would not be changing any of the PHP files.

For advanced information check out Know Your Sources

The WordPress Codex has a Glossary where you can find definitions of many of the key phrases associated with WordPress.

Here are a few preparation steps to complete before attending the class and other things you need to know:

• Bring Your Laptop that is ready to connect via Wi-Fi. WordPress in an online platform that requires access to the internet.
• Have your domain and hosting ready about the upcoming event by sending reminders, interesting information or additions like new speakers.Install WordPress in your hosting package. Follow the steps at the link below to install WordPress in your hosting.  
  • Choose Linux Hosting (see below) and install WordPress from your Hosting provider (ISP).
• WordPress Installation Steps 1and1, GoDaddy, and Hostgator
• If you do not have your domain and hosting you can sign up for hosting and domain at 1and1 (preferred).  Choose Linux Hosting, “Unlimited” or “Performance” Package, which includes a Free domain name. 
• Bring text and image content for your website. You will be able to start your project and use real content for your website.
• Bring a light sweater or jacket. The room gets cold at times.
• Lunch will be on your own from approximately 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. There are several convenient restaurants in the area, including Boston Market across the street.
• Coffee and donuts will be served. Parking is Free. 
• Please arrive as early as possible. We will be here beginning at 8:30 a.m. to help you get setup. We begin sharply at 9:00 a.m. 

Email Clarence Bird, Jr. if you should have any further questions at: clarence@doralchamber.com  We look forward to seeing you at the course.

These are the instructions for setting up WordPress Website on your Internet Service Provider, ISP, 1and1.com, GoDaddy and Host Gator. 

GoDaddy:

WordPress® is a personal publishing platform, or content management system, that you can use to set up a blog on your website.

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