Thanks for the great post on using Wordpress. We use it at my company for our blog but I'm a contributor not the site's manager. I appreciated your clear advice and step by steps. I can't wait for part II.
Thanks for the concise and informative article. I started setting up my blog and became somewhat overwhelmed. Your article brought clarity to many questions.
I am really looking forward to Part II. Sooner rather than later I hope!
Submitted by Coachb666 on Sat, 04/25/2009 - 08:57.
Chad, thanks a million. You have unscrambled the maze for me. I wanted to set up a WordPress Blog, but information overload confused me; now your article has shown me how to proceed, including the options of a stand alone blog or have it done through a website.
Thanks again, and I look forward to reading Part 2.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you for posting this article on CreativePro. The subject matter is EXACTLY was I was looking for. Looking forward to reading part 2.
For almost two years I have struggled with Word Press. I have spoken to other designers who concur: this is not an easy program. The installation alone is breathtakingly complex, thus, when people refer to this as a "user-friendly" program, one can only giggle. That said, Word Press does seem to represent some of the best designed websites. Hopefully, following this tutorial, I will FINALLY get it.
PS Just discovered FREEWAY PRO and my dreams of a "publishing based web design program" have been answered. Sweet.
I use WP for my new site.
I had some issues getting some of the features to work incorporating WP into a previously existing site, though. But, as a standalone, it works very well.
As with any powerful software, there is a learning curve, and many options.
I look forward to seeing your next part of this article.
Ken Storch PhotographyUncapped.com
Thanks for the article, we use Wordpress for our site and blog. As a contributor not a designer is good for me to read about the backend ---- have a better understanding what my designers are going through. Part 2 looks like something I will be sharing with my designers.
bingdesign.com - we used a Woo theme
BINGenuity.com - is our blog
In step 11 you state "click on Publish" and show a visual of a blue button with the word Publish on it. However, in the actual online blog interface I see a blue button with the words "Update Post".
thanks for the comments everyone! Re: "tough to follow"; It depends on if you are just editing an already published post, or publishing a new one. If you are creating a new post, then it should say "publish," and if you are updating a post, it may say "Update post." But be sure you have the most recent version of Wordpress too.
Submitted by ChadNeuman on Sun, 05/10/2009 - 09:26.
I've created my blog directory on my site and uploaded the Wordpress files via FTP. But I don't understand how WordPress knows where to send the email you mention in Step Two, Chad.
"Never underestimate the power of a minority who cherish the vision of a just and gentle world" – Robert Bellah
If you have an automatic install with your hosting company then it would tell you to go to /wp-admin/install.php after the directory. But if you just uploaded it via FTP, please see http://codex.wordpress.org/Installing_WordPress#Famous_5-Minute_Install.
Thanks, Chad
Submitted by ChadNeuman on Sun, 05/24/2009 - 21:54.
I recently undertook the formidable task of building a new web site/blog. This is always significantly more challenging than one expects. Especially if you want to create a web property that increases in value with time.
I’ve shared my insights on the journey in a recent post. http://tinyurl.com/yjpdhfu
The end result is that I am now able to put a lot more time and effort into one web property that meets all of my needs and keeps my online visibility higher than it has ever been.
Thanks for a concise, informative article! Looking forward to part 2. I worked on wordpress.com but never ventured into adding to my or my client's hosted site. Great job!
Thanks!
Thanks for the great post on using Wordpress. We use it at my company for our blog but I'm a contributor not the site's manager. I appreciated your clear advice and step by steps. I can't wait for part II.
Great Article
Agreed. As a long time wordpress user, this is a great article on getting your feet wet!
Relief at Last
Thanks for the concise and informative article. I started setting up my blog and became somewhat overwhelmed. Your article brought clarity to many questions.
I am really looking forward to Part II. Sooner rather than later I hope!
Wordpress, Part 1
Chad, thanks a million. You have unscrambled the maze for me. I wanted to set up a WordPress Blog, but information overload confused me; now your article has shown me how to proceed, including the options of a stand alone blog or have it done through a website.
Thanks again, and I look forward to reading Part 2.
Ronald
Thanks, Chad
You've made a couple things a lot more clear - Like the difference betweeen pages and posts.
Looking forward to the stuff on working with templates especially.
Thanks again.
Victor S
Fort worth, TX
Wordpress for design pros
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you for posting this article on CreativePro. The subject matter is EXACTLY was I was looking for. Looking forward to reading part 2.
Cheers,
DamBuster
Word Stress
For almost two years I have struggled with Word Press. I have spoken to other designers who concur: this is not an easy program. The installation alone is breathtakingly complex, thus, when people refer to this as a "user-friendly" program, one can only giggle. That said, Word Press does seem to represent some of the best designed websites. Hopefully, following this tutorial, I will FINALLY get it.
PS Just discovered FREEWAY PRO and my dreams of a "publishing based web design program" have been answered. Sweet.
Good piece
I use WP for my new site.
I had some issues getting some of the features to work incorporating WP into a previously existing site, though. But, as a standalone, it works very well.
As with any powerful software, there is a learning curve, and many options.
I look forward to seeing your next part of this article.
Ken Storch PhotographyUncapped.com
Wordpress = our website
Thanks for the article, we use Wordpress for our site and blog. As a contributor not a designer is good for me to read about the backend ---- have a better understanding what my designers are going through. Part 2 looks like something I will be sharing with my designers.
bingdesign.com - we used a Woo theme
BINGenuity.com - is our blog
Laura
tough to follow
In step 11 you state "click on Publish" and show a visual of a blue button with the word Publish on it. However, in the actual online blog interface I see a blue button with the words "Update Post".
publish
thanks for the comments everyone! Re: "tough to follow"; It depends on if you are just editing an already published post, or publishing a new one. If you are creating a new post, then it should say "publish," and if you are updating a post, it may say "Update post." But be sure you have the most recent version of Wordpress too.
Meanwhile back at Step Two . . .
I've created my blog directory on my site and uploaded the Wordpress files via FTP. But I don't understand how WordPress knows where to send the email you mention in Step Two, Chad.
"Never underestimate the power of a minority who cherish the vision of a just and gentle world" – Robert Bellah
Re: CJB
CJB;
If you have an automatic install with your hosting company then it would tell you to go to /wp-admin/install.php after the directory. But if you just uploaded it via FTP, please see http://codex.wordpress.org/Installing_WordPress#Famous_5-Minute_Install.
Thanks, Chad
Great article
I recently undertook the formidable task of building a new web site/blog. This is always significantly more challenging than one expects. Especially if you want to create a web property that increases in value with time.
I’ve shared my insights on the journey in a recent post. http://tinyurl.com/yjpdhfu
The end result is that I am now able to put a lot more time and effort into one web property that meets all of my needs and keeps my online visibility higher than it has ever been.
Great info!
Thanks for a concise, informative article! Looking forward to part 2. I worked on wordpress.com but never ventured into adding to my or my client's hosted site. Great job!