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==Description==
Wordpress is an open-source blogging tool. It can be host on Wordpress.com or on a separate server. Wordpress can be used as a content management system for a Web site.

Wordpress sites can easily change themes for distinct looks. Additionally, functionality can be improved with unique plug-ins. 

It is possible to install multiple instances of Wordpress on Web servers, as well as, have multiple sites on Wordpress.com.

==Essential Requirements==
Wordpress is a Web-based application. It can be hosted on wordpress.com or on a Web capable server. Access to the program is through a Webased portal. 

===Equipment===
A computer or mobile device capable of accessing the Internet. 

===Software===
Software for Wordpress to be installed on a server can be found at [https://Wordpress.org/ Wordpress.org]. 

This link ([http://wordpress.org/mobile/ http://wordpress.org/mobile/]) will provide you with links to download applications for your mobile devices.

To use a host Wordpress site on Wordpress.com, go to [https://Wordpress.com/ Wordpress.com].

==Learning resources information==

===Reading List===
* [http://www.tripwiremagazine.com/2012/03/how-to-create-a-wordpress-theme.html Best Books On How To Create A WordPress Theme That Rocks]


===Key Web links===
====Guides and Beginner Instructions====
Here are a number of great guides to help you better understand Wordpress and its capabilities.
* [http://learn.wordpress.com/quick-start-guide/ WQordPress - Get Going Fast: A Checklist]
* [http://www.teachertrainingvideos.com/wordPress/index.html WordPress - free video tutorials]
* [http://freewptraining.com/learn-wordpress-with-free-easy-step-by-step-training Free WordPress Training Tutorials]

====Beginner Tips====
Here are some tips for individuals just starting out.
* [http://www.copyblogger.com/new-to-wordpress 7 Essential Tips for WordPress Beginners]


====Business====
Here are a number of great ideas for using Wordpress in a business environment.

====Comments====
Here are some suggestions for managing comments in WordPress.
* [http://educhalk.org/blog/how-to-remove-the-commenting-feature-from-your-wordpress-theme/ How to Remove the Commenting Feature From Your WordPress Theme]

====Education====
Here are a number of great ideas for using Wordpress in a education environment.
* [http://www.dontwasteyourtime.co.uk/blackboard/wordpress-as-a-vle-or-cms/ WordPress as a VLE or CMS?]
* [http://www.anthonyteacher.com/blog/how-i-use-wordpress-as-an-lms How I use WordPress as an LMS]
* [http://www.learndash.com/ LearnDash]
* [http://wplift.com/how-to-use-wordpress-as-an-lms-for-an-online-learning-website How To: Use WordPress as an LMS for an Online Learning Website]
* [http://chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/wordpress-a-better-lms/23050 WordPress a Better LMS]
* [http://newmediaocw.wordpress.com/ blogs, wikis, and new media (Course Example)]

====Ideas for WordPress Sites====
Here are ideas for using Wordpress for things other than a blog or simple Webpage.
* [http://wp.smashingmagazine.com/2009/04/29/ultimate-guide-to-using-wordpress-for-a-portfolio/ Ultimate Guide To Using WordPress For A Portfolio]
* [http://www.incomediary.com/18-alternative-ways-to-use-wordpress 18 Alternative Ways To Use WordPress]
* [http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2012/11/14/wordpress-for-cities/ Make WordPress.com Your City’s Virtual Home]
* [http://learnadoodledastic.blogspot.com/2013/04/wordpress-blog-as-online-cv-and.html Wordpress Blog as Online CV and Personal Development Auditor]

====Members Only Sites====
Here are details about creating members only WordPress sites.
* [http://educhalk.org/blog/how-to-create-a-members-only-wordpress-blog-enroll-thousands-of-users/ How to Create a Members-Only WordPress Blog & Enroll Thousands of Users]

====Mobile Sites====
Here are instructions for making your WordPress site mobile. 
* [http://educhalk.org/blog/how-to-create-a-mobile-wordpress-site/ How to Create a Mobile WordPress Site]


====Moving to WordPress====
Here are some tips for migrating to a WordPress site.
* [http://wp.smashingmagazine.com/2013/05/15/migrate-existing-website-to-wordpress/ Migrating A Website To WordPress Is Easier Than You Think]
* [http://wp.smashingmagazine.com/2012/03/08/process-professional-wordpress-development/ A Process For Professional WordPress Development]
* [http://wp.smashingmagazine.com/2011/12/14/15-step-checklist-creating-perfect-wordpress-website/ A Comprehensive Checklist To Creating The Perfect WordPress Website]
* [http://wp.smashingmagazine.com/2013/04/08/moving-wordpress-website/ Moving A WordPress Website Without Hassle]


====Non Profits====
How non profits can benefit from Wordpress.

====Photos====
Here are ideas for adding and using photos in WordPress.
* [http://www.johnhaydon.com/2010/03/four-ways-add-photos-wordpress-blog-post/ Four Ways To Add Photos To A WordPress Post]

====Plug-ins====
Here are plug-ins that will enhance the capabilities of your WordPress site.
* [http://wordpress.org/plugins/skype-online-status/ Skype Online Status]
* [http://www.howtomakemyblog.com/wordpress/best-wordpress-plugins/ 20 Most Downloaded WordPress Plugins Ever]
* [http://wp.smashingmagazine.com/2012/03/15/useful-free-admin-plugins-wordpress/ Useful Free Admin Plugins For WordPress]
* [http://wp.smashingmagazine.com/2007/06/29/wordpress-plugins-tutorials-your-pick/ WordPress Plugins & Tutorials: Your Pick]
* [http://www.tripwiremagazine.com/2012/09/how-to-quickly-switch-between-user-accounts-in-wordpress.html How to Quickly Switch Between User Accounts in WordPress]
* [http://dougbelshaw.com/blog/2012/07/25/howto-issue-openbadges-in-5-steps-using-wordpress-wpbadger/#.UEYMxLJlT90 HowTo: Issue #OPENBADGES in 5 Steps Using Wordpress + WPBadger]
* [http://www.problogger.net/archives/2012/04/02/19-essential-wordpress-plugins-for-your-blog/ 19 Essential WordPress Plugins for Your Blog]
* [http://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/how-to-keep-track-of-your-post-ideas-in-wordpress/ How to Keep Track of Your Post Ideas in WordPress]


====Posts====
Here are different ways you can add posts to your WordPress.
* [http://wpmu.org/4-ways-to-post-to-your-wordpress-blog-by-email/ 4 Ways to Post to Your WordPress Blog by Email]
* [http://educhalk.org/blog/create-a-static-homepage-post-page-on-your-wordpress-blog/ Create a Static Homepage & Post Page on Your WordPress Blog]
* [http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2013/09/27/splitting-content/ Digging In the Dashboard, Part II: Features for Longform Posts]



====Resources====
Here are additional resources that can help you improve your WordPress sites.
* [http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/wordpress/ultimate-guide-wordpress-hacks-customizations/ The Ultimate Guide To WordPress Hacks And Customizations]
* [http://webdesignerwall.com/tutorials/20-wordpress-recipes-codes 20+ WordPress Recipes (codes)]
* [http://spyrestudios.com/17-time-saving-code-snippets-for-wordpress-developers/ 17 Time Saving Code Snippets for WordPress Developers]
* [http://digress.it/ Digress.it]
* [http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/embed-wufoo-forms-shortcode/ Embed Wufoo forms and surveys with a simple shortcode]
* [http://wp.smashingmagazine.com/2012/01/04/create-custom-taxonomies-wordpress/ How To Create Custom Taxonomies In WordPress]
* [http://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-add-google-search-in-a-wordpress-site/ How to Add Google Search in a WordPress Site]

====Security====
Here are some ides for keeping your blog secure.
* [http://www.problogger.net/archives/2013/09/10/how-to-protect-your-wordpress-site-before-the-hackers-lock-you-out/ How to Protect Your WordPress Site Before the Hackers Lock You Out!]

====Social Media====
Here are tips, codes, and suggestions to incorporate social media into your WordPress site.
* [http://wp.smashingmagazine.com/2012/01/19/facebook-twitter-google-wordpress/ How To Integrate Facebook, Twitter And Google+ In WordPress]
* [http://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/excellent-tutorials-to-utilize-the-power-of-wordpress-and-facebook/ Excellent Tutorials to Utilize the Power of WordPress and Facebook]
* [http://wp.smashingmagazine.com/2009/09/14/how-to-integrate-facebook-with-wordpress/ How To Integrate Facebook With WordPress]
* [http://wp.smashingmagazine.com/2009/03/04/15-useful-twitter-plugins-and-hacks-for-wordpress/ 15 Useful Twitter Hacks and Plug-Ins For WordPress]
* [http://www.jesseluna.com/2012/02/20/how-to-add-a-pinterest-pin-board-to-your-wordpress-blog/ How to Add a Pinterest Pin Board to Your WordPress Blog]
* [https://ifttt.com/recipes?channel=wordpress IFTTT WordPress Recipes]
* [http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2013/09/12/embed-facebook-posts/ Embed Facebook Posts on Your WordPress.com Site]

====Themes====
Here are different themes that you can use with your WordPress Site.
* [http://wp.smashingmagazine.com/2009/05/18/100-amazing-free-wordpress-themes-for-2009/ 100 Amazing Free WordPress Themes for 2009]
* [http://wp.smashingmagazine.com/2013/05/29/tips-tricks-testing-wordpress-themes/ Tips And Tricks For Testing WordPress Themes]
* [ http://wp.smashingmagazine.com/2013/03/05/the-wordpress-theme-customizer-a-developers-guide/ The WordPress Theme Customizer]

====Videos====
How to incorporate videos into WordPress.
* [http://en.support.wordpress.com/videos/youtube/ WordPress Support - Videos » YouTube]

====Writing====
How to improve your writing for a WordPress Site.
* [http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2013/01/how-to-improve-your-writing-in-wordpress/ How to improve your writing in WordPress]
* [http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2013/09/30/traffic-dos-and-donts-a-checklist/ Traffic Dos and Don’ts: A Checklist]

===Video Tutorials===
Here is a collection of videos that will help you understand and use Wordpress].

==References==

[[Category:Wordpress]]