Getting Started With Wordpress
Authored by Calvin Freitas on May 15th, 2008To get started with a fresh install of Wordpress 2.5.1, here is a list of some handy resources.
Initial Resources
- Download Wordpress
- Install Wordpress: follow the installation instructions available here
Design Resources
- Free Wordpress Themes: some free, basic Wordpress themes
- Template Monster: higher quality themes for purchase
- Using and Creating Wordpress Themes: DIY guide to using, customizing, and creating Wordpress themes
Enhancing Wordpress
- Wordpress Plugin Directory: 2,000+ plugins
- Akismet: the premier anti-spam tool for Wordpress, the most important plugin you can have
- Weblog Tools Collection: a great resource for discovering new plugins/themes and general Wordpress news
If you need any help setting up, installing, or customizing Wordpress for use as a blog or content management system for your own website, please contact me and I can provide you an estimate for the work you need completed.
