Getting Started With WordPress

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Getting Started with WordPress

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WordPress .org .com completely ﬂexible/extendible ﬁxed set of features need to purchase hosting free to sign up install/update WordPress yourself WordPress already installed/ updated many free plugins (extensions) some paid upgrades available

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Installing WordPress locally (on your computer) MAMP XAMPP on host server Manually: ‘Famous 5-minute install’ Automatic installers

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Username & password Don’t use admin Use a strong password https://strongpasswordgenerator.com/ Use a password manager like LastPass Or password memorising techniques

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Username & password

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Security previous slide from Vlad Lasky’s 2012 security presentation See also Wil Brown’s 2014 security presso You should update WordPress & plugins

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Settings General Tagline Timezone

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Settings Permalinks Postname (almost always)

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Avoid spam Discussion settings Turn off comments altogether if not needed Turn off comments after n days Stop Media Comment Spamming Akismet, Anti-spam

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Support WordPress Codex wordpress.org forums Easy WP Guide

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Backup Do it! via host or plugin Premium VaultPress BackupBuddy Free Akeeba Backup BackWPUp (+ pro) BackUpWordPress (+) X Cloner

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Writing Content Don’t miss the Toggle Toolbar button in the visual editor for more formatting options Click Me

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Image sizes At least as wide as your content (depends on theme) 1000px wide is usually a safe ballpark Optimise images without changing quality using programs like ImageOptim, Smush.it, ImageMagick WordPress also creates multiple image sizes (thumbnail, medium & large) for your use.