{"id":7550,"date":"2012-07-04T10:00:20","date_gmt":"2012-07-04T14:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.shareaholic.com\/?p=7550"},"modified":"2014-05-27T11:57:45","modified_gmt":"2014-05-27T15:57:45","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2012\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-10-most-popular-wordpress-plugins\/shareaholiclogo-3\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6528\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"ShareaholicLogo\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/ShareaholicLogo2.jpeg\" width=\"233\" height=\"58\" \/><\/a>Do you love WordPress as much as we do? Download <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/publishers\/sharing?utm_campaign=Shareaholic_Blog&amp;utm_source=Blog_CTA&amp;utm_medium=Top_CTA&amp;utm_content=the_ultimate_guide_to_wordpress\">Shareaholic for WordPress<\/a> to take advantage of all the platform offers.<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><em><strong><em><strong><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2012\/05\/top-20-and-premium-mobile-wordpress-themes\/wordpress-logo-7\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6364\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-6364 alignright\" title=\"wordpress-logo\" alt=\"wordpress-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/wordpress-logo3.png\" width=\"192\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/wordpress-logo3.png 320w, https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/wordpress-logo3-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/a>We use the word &#8220;ultimate&#8221; a lot to describe our list guides, but this post is <strong>truly<\/strong> an ultimate resource. We combed through all of our previous posts of WordPress and compiled them into one easy-to-read post for you with links. If you\u2019re wondering how to get started, pick the best plugins or choose the hottest themes on WordPress, this is the post for you.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"subheader\">Getting started<\/h3>\n<p>Though it is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2012\/04\/wordpress-dominates-top-100-blogs-in-the-world\/\">most popular content management system (CMS)<\/a> online, WordPress can be intimidating to start using for some users. Follow these steps to get your site up and running:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2012\/06\/the-ultimate-beginners-guide-to-wordpress\/\">Start here.<\/a> <\/strong>We\u2019ve already compiled some great guides to starting your blog\u2014how to launch your site, a vocab overview and tutorial videos. Use this as your jumping-off point.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2012\/06\/top-10-faq-about-wordpress\/\">Have questions?<\/a> <\/strong>Most people do. Here are the answers to the top 10 most frequently asked questions about WordPress\u2014I bet yours is in there.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Look to the experts.<\/strong> Though we love being a resource to you, we know there are plenty of people out there who are true WordPress experts. We especially love <a href=\"http:\/\/labzip.com\/\">LabZip<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/\">WP Beginner<\/a>&#8211;they both have tremendous resources for those just starting out.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2012\/05\/25-wordpress-experts-to-follow-on-twitter\/\">Get outside WordPress.<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 Have more questions? Follow experts on Twitter and ask them for help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"subheader\">Themes<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2012\/03\/5-new-free-wordpress-themes-worth-exploring\/best-free-wordpress-themes-widephotos\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4178\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-4178\" title=\"Best free wordpress themes widephotos\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Best-free-wordpress-themes-widephotos.png\" width=\"495\" height=\"278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Best-free-wordpress-themes-widephotos.png 1637w, https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Best-free-wordpress-themes-widephotos-700x393.png 700w, https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Best-free-wordpress-themes-widephotos-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Best-free-wordpress-themes-widephotos-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Best-free-wordpress-themes-widephotos-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Best-free-wordpress-themes-widephotos-400x224.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One of the first things people notice on your page is your layout and design. If you can create a theme by hand, all the power to you. For the rest of us, here are some roundups to make choosing a theme a bit easier:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2012\/04\/10-wordpress-themes-that-look-like-tumblr\/\">For themes that look like Tumblr.<\/a> <\/strong>Love Tumblr but don\u2019t want to blog there? Get a Tumblr feel on WordPress with these themes.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2012\/06\/top-10-wordpress-themes-that-look-like-a-pinterest-page\/\">For themes that look like Pinterest.<\/a><\/strong> If you\u2019re a Pin-addict like the rest of us, definitely check out these themes.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2012\/05\/top-15-wordpress-themes-for-freelance-portfolios\/\">For a freelance portfolio.<\/a> <\/strong>Put your best foot forward with these professional themes.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2012\/03\/5-new-free-wordpress-themes-worth-exploring\/\">For a change of scenery.<\/a><\/strong> Have you had the same WordPress theme forever? Here are some new themes to freshen up your blog.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2012\/04\/best-responsive-wordpress-theme\/\">For the best Responsive themes.<\/a><\/strong> If you want your theme to stay the same across all devices, choose one of these responsive themes.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2012\/05\/top-20-and-premium-mobile-wordpress-themes\/\">For the top mobile themes.<\/a> <\/strong>If your readers are always on the go, definitely choose one of these specifically mobile themes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"subheader\">Plugins<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2012\/07\/the-ultimate-guide-to-wordpress\/screen-shot-2012-07-03-at-11-42-34-am\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7558\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-7558\" title=\"Shareaholic WordPress Plugin\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2012-07-03-at-11.42.34-AM.png\" width=\"407\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2012-07-03-at-11.42.34-AM.png 839w, https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2012-07-03-at-11.42.34-AM-431x400.png 431w, https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2012-07-03-at-11.42.34-AM-300x278.png 300w, https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2012-07-03-at-11.42.34-AM-768x712.png 768w, https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Screen-Shot-2012-07-03-at-11.42.34-AM-324x300.png 324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here at Shareaholic, we\u2019re a <em>bit<\/em> partial to our own plugin. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2012\/06\/shareaholic-for-wordpress\/\">We\u2019ve been branching out<\/a> beyond just social share buttons to include a new set of Classic Bookmarks, Top Bar, Recommendations and Shareaholic Analytics. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2012\/06\/new-shareaholic-for-wordpress\/\">Here are some of our newest features in the wild!<\/a>) Intrigued? We thought so. To get all of these new features, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/publishers\/sharing\">click here to download Shareaholic for WordPress<\/a>. <\/strong>Once you activate the plugin, you will have access to all of our new features.<\/p>\n<p>There are also tons of fabulous plugins beyond our own. Check out the following posts for the best WordPress plugins:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2012\/04\/photo-gallery-wordpress-plugins\/\">For a photo gallery.<\/a><\/strong> Looking to have a gallery on your blog? We have the five best gallery plugins on WordPress here.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2012\/05\/top-10-ecommerce-plugins-for-wordpress\/\">For an eCommerce site.<\/a><\/strong> If you are looking to sell products on your blog, this roundup is for you.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2012\/05\/10-wordpress-plugins-every-business-should-have\/\">For your business.<\/a> <\/strong>Running a blog for a business is much different than one for personal reasons. Get plugins to help you do your job easier!<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2012\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-10-most-popular-wordpress-plugins\/\">For the most popular WordPress plugins.<\/a><\/strong> Following the crowd can sometimes pay off! See why these plugins are so popular.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2012\/04\/15-new-wordpress-plugins-youve-got-to-try\/\">For everything under the sun.<\/a> <\/strong>Sometimes you just need to try a new plugin on your blog. Check out this link to get fresh ideas for new plugins to use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"subheader\">Getting to Know WordPress IRL<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/2012.boston.wordcamp.org\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6704\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6704 alignright\" title=\"Shareaholic at Wordcamp\" alt=\"Shareaholic is attending and speaking at Wordcamp Boston\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Shareaholic-attending2.png\" width=\"125\" height=\"135\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Beyond the amazing platform, WordPress is a tremendous organization that hosts events all over the world to learn more about the platform and blogging in general. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2012\/06\/we-love-wordpress-shareaholic-is-speaking-at-wordcamp-boston\/\">We\u2019ll be attending<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/2012.boston.wordcamp.org\/2012\/06\/21\/welcome-shareaholic-as-silver-sponsor\/\">WordCamp Boston<\/a> in July as a speaker and sponsor\u2014come for the weekend to learn from the best and brightest of WordPress!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What are some of your favorite resources for WordPress? Comment below with links to the sites.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you love WordPress as much as we do? Download Shareaholic for WordPress to take advantage of all the platform offers. 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