The presentation provides an overview of WordPress, highlighting its advantages such as being free, open-source, and user-friendly, along with strong community support and a vast number of plugins. It includes best practices for security, coding, and resource management, as well as tips and tricks to enhance website functionality. The document emphasizes the importance of using reliable themes and plugins while maintaining regular updates and backups.

1. WordPressOverviewandBest PracticesforBeginners2011 WordCamp LouisvillePresented by: Bill M. RiceWebMedley.com#wclou

2. IntroductionHello World!Bill M. RiceWordPress EnthusiastProduction DirectorWebMedley.comtwitter.com/creativebill linkedin.com/in/creativebill facebook.com/creativeBill.RiceDesignOpinions are my own. No paid endorsements.WordPress Overview and Best Practices for Beginners | 2011 WordCamp Louisville

3. Warning!You are about to experienceFIREHOSE learning. There will not be a quiz

4. There are NO stupid questions

5. Don’t try to keep up taking notes, I talk way too fast

6. Slides available at slideshare.net/creativebillWordPress Overview and Best Practices for Beginners | 2011 WordCamp Louisville

7. OverviewHere’s what we’ll be covering today… Why WordPress?

8. Best Practices

9. Plugins

10. Tips & Tricks

11. Question & AnswerWordPress Overview and Best Practices for Beginners | 2011 WordCamp Louisville

12. Why WordPress?The reasons YOU should be using WordPress Totally Free and Open Source

13. Strong Community Support

14. 16,463+ available plugins (http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/)

15. 8,645,393+ WP 3.2 downloads (http://wordpress.org/download/counter/)

16. Outstanding Visual Editor

17. It’s a CMS and a Blog

18. Scalable

19. Secure WordPress Overview and Best Practices for Beginners | 2011 WordCamp Louisville

20. Why WordPress?Comparing Content Management Systems (CMS) Drupal

21. Joomla