WordPress is a web publishing, content management system which was created in order to make blogging easier. It has been growing in popularity and continues to become more feature rich and easier to use with each new release of the product. Built on free, open software which allows WordPress programmers and users in the community to make changes and extend the product to add features and usability.

Because of the very active developer community, WordPress has seen increased use by general website owners. The ability to change and add content without hiring a website developer is creating a new market for WordPress. Not only can you blog and create articles on which people can comment or remark, but you can also build an entire website. WordPress allows users to edit and create pages easily, making it perfect for a true website creation and content management system.

About the WordPress Quickstart Guide

The WordPress Quickstart Guide covers the following major topics:

  • What is WordPress?
  • Preparing to Run Your WordPress Blog
  • Installing WordPress
  • Quick Overview of a WordPress Blog
  • Configuring Your WordPress Blog
  • Creating Content for Your WordPress Blog
  • WordPress Blog Maintenance
  • WordPress Blog Promotion