WordPress is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) that has become the most popular blogging platform on the internet. It's easy to use, but there are some things you may not be aware of when it comes to WordPress. This post will cover quick tips for getting started with WordPress so that you can learn more about what this powerful CMS can do for your business or content marketing strategy. While it can be simple to get started, a digital agency specializing in web design can take your WordPress site to the next level.
What exactly is WordPress?
It is a software program that functions as a content management system which allows anyone to easily create a professional looking website. WordPress is both free and open-source, meaning it can be installed for free on your web host of choice (or hosted for you if you're not confident in setting up/maintaining your own website). And if you're worried about your lack of computer skills, don't! We had two types of people take the time to download WordPress when we surveyed them -- those who were designers or avid Internet users already but wanted the power for their own blog or site; and those who were less savvy with computers but wanted a simple tool that would just get them up and running on the Web today.
Best reasons for using Wordpress for your website
For a blog, you'll want to install something like WordPress so that you can write and publish posts with relative ease. If your goal is to monetize your blog, then installing Wordpress insures that advertisers will be able to display banner ads or worked into the sidebar of each page on your site. Installing WordPress also means that it's relatively easy for others to provide feedback through comments, which is great for getting ideas from other people. If you're using WordPress for a business site, we recommend choosing plugins like WooCommerce in order to make it easier for customers to browse and purchase products on your storefront or acquire services from you. It will also allow you add functionality so that users can contact or schedule appointments easily directly or even to sell your products.
Installing Plugins the easy way
By far the most direct and easiest way to install a plugin is via the plugin tab and searching for the desired one. There is a marketplace full of free and paid apps that can help accelerate your websites potential. However, if you need to install it directly yourself follow this:
1) Download the plugin to your computer.
2) Visit your WordPress dashboard and click on "Plugins" from the sidebar.
3) Click on the tab labelled "Add New". You should see a field with an empty text box in it. Enter a name for the plugin you have downloaded and click "Install Now." This will bring up a modal window containing information about the plugin you are downloading--click "Install Plugins." If no existing plugins are updated when installing, follow these same instructions except choose “Activate” instead of “Install now.”
Editing the looks of your posts in WordPress
Start with the basics. Add a headline, intro text and some concluding statements. Focus on writing concise yet meaningful content to engage readers.
Before you make your first edit, it can be really helpful to put yourself in the mindset of your intended audience member when they're reading a blog post for the first time - which means reading those dreaded words properly instead of skipping over them as if every sentence were an unwanted interruption!
Don't be afraid to experiment with font types, sizes, and colors until you find something that feels right for your post's tone and topic. For example, if you are writing an article about how technology is making learning more awesome in schools, then pick fonts that look like handwritten notes or select bright colors that match
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