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Using For Internet Publishing Laura Solomon Library Services Manager OPLIN [email_address] www.oplin.org
The agenda today: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What is WordPress?
What constitutes a blog? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Wordpress is not… ,[object Object],[object Object]
What can WordPress do? ,[object Object],[object Object]
What CAN’T Wordpress do (probably)? ,[object Object]
Wordpress is…
A little background ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Different flavors of Wordpress Hosted Local Photo courtesty of iShot71 (Flickr)
Hosted:  “No worries, mate!” www.wordpress. com Less access to plugins Easy to get started Less control of the look  Virtually no setup Cons Pros
DIY: Calling Bob Vila..(Local) www.wordpress. org Cons Pros Upgrades and backups are on your own More easily integrated into existing sites *Might* need a good tech in-house or to hire Access to more plug-ins Requires backend database and scripting languages support* Total control over the look and layout
How does this compare to Blogger?
Blogger vs. WordPress Supports categories No support for categories Great extensibility with widgets More limited functionality Hosted or local installation Entirely hosted Slightly more complex Slightly simpler WordPress Blogger
What’s a widget? ,[object Object],[object Object]
Some example widgets ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
How OPLIN uses WordPress
How OPLIN uses WordPress
Actually installing WordPress ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Your new best friend! http:// www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html
Do this… ,[object Object]
Surround yourself with happy thoughts
Be patient
Actual demo here
What to do ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Take a deep breath, the hard parts are over! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
WordPress Resources ,[object Object],[object Object]
Video Tutorials ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Where is this presentation? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Using Wordpress for Internet Publishing

  • 1. Using For Internet Publishing Laura Solomon Library Services Manager OPLIN [email_address] www.oplin.org
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  • 10. Different flavors of Wordpress Hosted Local Photo courtesty of iShot71 (Flickr)
  • 11. Hosted: “No worries, mate!” www.wordpress. com Less access to plugins Easy to get started Less control of the look Virtually no setup Cons Pros
  • 12. DIY: Calling Bob Vila..(Local) www.wordpress. org Cons Pros Upgrades and backups are on your own More easily integrated into existing sites *Might* need a good tech in-house or to hire Access to more plug-ins Requires backend database and scripting languages support* Total control over the look and layout
  • 13. How does this compare to Blogger?
  • 14. Blogger vs. WordPress Supports categories No support for categories Great extensibility with widgets More limited functionality Hosted or local installation Entirely hosted Slightly more complex Slightly simpler WordPress Blogger
  • 15.
  • 16.
  • 17. How OPLIN uses WordPress
  • 18. How OPLIN uses WordPress
  • 19.
  • 20. Your new best friend! http:// www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html
  • 21.
  • 22. Surround yourself with happy thoughts
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