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June 11, 2023

WordPress: The Missing Manual - Everything You Need to Know about WordPress by Matthew MacDonald

# WordPress: The Missing Manual by Matthew MacDonald - A Review ## Introduction - What is WordPress and why it is popular - What is WordPress: The Missing Manual and who is the author - What are the main features and benefits of the book - Who is the target audience and what are their needs - How to get the book and how much it costs ## Part 1: Starting Out with WordPress - How to choose between WordPress.com and WordPress.org - How to set up a WordPress account and site - How to choose a domain name and a web host - How to install WordPress on your own server - How to navigate the WordPress dashboard and settings ## Part 2: Building a WordPress Blog - How to create and edit posts and pages - How to use categories and tags to organize your content - How to add media files and embed external content - How to customize your site's appearance with themes and widgets - How to manage comments and spam ## Part 3: Supercharging Your Blog - How to enhance your site's functionality with plugins - How to create custom post types and taxonomies - How to use shortcodes and custom fields - How to optimize your site for search engines and social media - How to backup and secure your site ## Part 4: From Blog to Website - How to transform your blog into a website with static pages - How to create a navigation menu and a custom homepage - How to add features like contact forms, galleries, slideshows, and podcasts - How to use WordPress as a content management system (CMS) - How to create a multilingual or multisite WordPress site ## Conclusion - A summary of the main points and takeaways from the book - A recommendation of who should read the book and why - A call to action for readers to get the book and start using WordPress ## FAQs - Q: Is WordPress: The Missing Manual suitable for beginners? - A: Yes, the book is designed for beginners who want to learn how to use WordPress effectively. It covers all the basics and provides step-by-step instructions and screenshots. - Q: Is WordPress: The Missing Manual updated for the latest version of WordPress? - A: Yes, the book is updated for WordPress 5.0 and covers the new features like the Gutenberg editor and the Twenty Nineteen theme. - Q: Does WordPress: The Missing Manual include any exercises or projects? - A: Yes, the book includes several practical exercises and projects that help you apply what you learn. You can also download the sample files from the book's website. - Q: Where can I buy WordPress: The Missing Manual? - A: You can buy the book from Amazon or other online retailers. You can also get the Kindle edition or the audiobook from Audible. - Q: Where can I find more information about WordPress: The Missing Manual? - A: You can visit the book's website at https://www.missingmanuals.com/books/wordpress-the-missing-manual/. You can also follow the author on Twitter at @prosetech.