Wordpress is a popular content management system that is built using PHP for scripting, MySQL for the database, and runs on a LAMP stack. It allows users to manage and publish content to websites through a web-based interface. Content is stored in a database and rendered on pages through templates. Wordpress provides tools for creating, editing, and managing posts, pages, comments, categories, plugins, and themes.

1. Introduction to WordpressJOMC 463 NewsdeskSeptember 15, 2010Tony Zeoli

2. Wordpress is…A popular content management system otherwise known as a CMS.A fork of B2 Café Log, early blogging systemHTML/CSS (Layout and Style)PHP (scripting)MySql (database)Matt Mullenweg, Mike LittleOpen SourceFree to modify under GPL (General Public License)

3. What makes Wordpress workLAMPLinux Operating SystemJust another operating system, like Windows or MacOS.Apache Web ServerResolves requests for web pages in folders on a machine connected to the Internet. Delivers to your browser.MySql DatabaseStores all the content and settings (except for physical assets like photo and video—but saves the URL’s pointing to those media assets. PHP Scripting Language – Call information from the database and places it into pages, posts, headers, sidebars and footers.

4. What does Wordpress look like?Wordpress is simply a folder full of files that do stuff.All files are dependant on each other to effectively run.Code, Front End and Back End.Working in Wordpress

5. WP-ContentThe WP-Content folder is the most important folder in Wordpress.

6. WP-ContentStores your “themes,” uploads and plugins.

7. WP-ConfigThe WP-Config files is the most important file in Wordpress.

8. WP-ContentIf I upload files in Wordpress, where do they go?WP-Content stores your “themes,” uploads and plugins.

9. WP-Contentwp-content > uploads > year > month

10. Themesuploads > themes

11. Pluginsuploads > plugins

12. You already know Content MangementIf you use:FacebookTwitterBloggerWordpress.comBlackboardBasecampAny other online site where you log in and add content, then save it, and it display on a web page somewhere.

13. Facebook NotesAdding content to Wordpress is just like adding a Facebook note.

14. Posting to Twitter is CMS drivenEach post to Twitter is saved in a database by:UserDate StampTime StampKeywordsTagsLinks

15. How does stuff get into Wordpress?For Editors, Authors, ContributorsPublish Posts & Pages in Wordpress Admin.Upload file assets using the Wordpress Media Library in Wordpress Admin.For Wordpress DevelopersSSH: secure shell access < most secure.SFTP: secure file transfer protocol < generally secure.FTP: file transfer protocol < least secure.On ReeseNews, only developers can upload to our servers via SSH or SFTP. All staff will add content using the admin system.

16. Wordpress Admin > Add New Post

17. What’s a Theme? Wordpress is the engine.The car body is the theme.

18. ThemesFree ThemesDownload from Wordpress CodexPremium Themes ($$$)Download from Theme developersCustom ThemesBuild your ownTheme Frameworks & Child ThemesMinimal Themes containing all relevant elements, just override with “child theme” – a new CSS style sheet.

19. ExamplesFreePaidWhat do I need to know? For EditorsManaging contentCategories, TagsSEOWriting Style/Spell CheckAssignment Desk / Digital WorkflowFormatting ContentFor Content ProducersProducing ContentPosting ArticlesUploading media assetsFormatting ContentNon-traditional posting via mobile