“How To” Tutorials on WordPress

#	Name	Description
WordPress Getting Started
1.	Introduction to WordPress	What WordPress is and an overview of what you’ll learn about it.
2.	WordPress.org vs. WordPress.com	Understand the differences between the two main types of WordPress blogs.
3.	Customize the Dashboard	Rearrange your home screen for quick access to commonly used tools.
4.	Use the Admin Bar	Access common WordPress functions from the top admin bar.
5.	Install Updates	Keep WordPress up to date to minimize security threats and improve functionality.
6.	Login to WordPress	Get into the backend of your WordPress site, even without a “Log in” link.
WordPress Appearance
1.	Find and Install Themes	Control the entire look and functionality of your site.
2.	Install Themes from the Web	Install Themes from the Web
3.	Manage Multiple Themes	Switch themes seamlessly and ensure they are activated correctly.
4.	Customize Widgets	Enhance your site with functions that require no code knowledge.
5.	Create a Menu	Build a dropdown menu either for a specific theme or in a widget.
WordPress Posts
1.	Write a Post	Create a post.
2.	Edit a Post Permalink	Edit the link associated with your post.
3.	Format Post Text	Adjust the formatting options of your posts.
4.	Insert a Picture	Add photos to your post.
5.	Embed a YouTube Video	Attach a YouTube video to your post.
6.	Insert Picture from Another Site	Link an external photo to your post.
7.	Edit Photos	Use the image editor.
8.	Use Media Library	Add, delete and filter your uploaded media.
9.	Add a Link to a Post	Provide a link in your post.
10.	Edit Post HTML	Change the HTML of your post.
11.	Adjust Publish Settings	Publish your post at a specific time.
12.	Add and Use Categories	Categorize your posts.
13.	Add and Use Tags	Place tags in your posts.
WordPress Pages
1.	Create a Page	Create a new tab on your WordPress site.
2.	Edit a Page Permalink	Edit the URL of the Page you are creating.
3.	Format Page Text	Adjust text on your page using familiar word processing formatting options.
4.	Insert a Picture	Add photos to your page.
5.	Embed a YouTube Video	Place a YouTube video into your page that can be clicked to be played.
6.	Insert Picture from Another Site	Link an external photo to your page.
7.	Add a Link to a Page	Provide a link in your page.
8.	Edit Page HTML	Change the HTML of your page.
9.	Edit Page Attributes	Adjust how your page appears and is navigated to.
10.	Set a Default Homepage	Make a static page your homepage.
WordPress Comments
1.	View and Edit Comments	See the comments that have been posted to your site and file them appropriately.
2.	Adjust Commenting Requirements	Pick your settings for how readers can comment.
3.	Moderate Comments	Control who can post and what content can appear.
4.	Adjust Avatar Appearance	Change the way your commenters' profile picture appears by default.
5.	Enable Akismet Spam Blocker	Use the Akismet plugin as an automated comment spamblocker.
WordPress Users
1.	Add Users	Control the access level of other people involved in your WordPress site.
2.	Adjust Profile	Edit the publicly available information about you when someone clicks on your author name.
3.	Change Profile Picture	Sign up for gravatar.com to change your WordPress avatar.
WordPress Links
1.	Create a Link List	Create a list of related resources.
2.	Populate and Place Link Lists	Populate your site and implement your link categories.
3.	Place a Links Widget	Surface the links on your site with the "Links" widget.
WordPress SEO
1.	Get the WordPress SEO Plugin	Install the Yoast plugin that gives you more control over many SEO elements.
2.	Import Old SEO Information	Reuse work that you have done in previous SEO plugins.
3.	Verify Webmaster Tools	Link your site to Google, Bing and Alexa.
4.	Create Static Meta Tag Templates	Write Static tags for the homepage or for every page and post.
5.	Create Dynamic Meta Tag Templates	Build meta tags that change with every page or post using snippet code to insert different elements.
6.	Edit Individual Post Meta Data	Create meta titles and descriptions for specific posts.
7.	Analyze the SEO Power of a Post	Use the Page Analysis tool in the WordPress SEO plugin to identify SEO problem areas.
8.	Edit Individual Page Meta Data	Create meta titles and descriptions for specific pages.
9.	Analyze the SEO Power of a Page	Use the Page Analysis tool in the WordPress SEO plugin to identify SEO problem areas.
10.	Enable and Edit XML Sitemaps	Tell the search engines about all of the content in your WordPress site.
11.	Edit Default Permalinks	Use WordPress’ settings to adjust the default way permalinks are created for posts and pages.

Animated Concepts and Strategy

#	Name	Description
Blogging
1.	What is Blogging?	Learn the basics of blogging.
2.	How Blogging Benefits You	Learn how blogging can help you and your business.
3.	Determine How Often to Blog	Learn why consistency is more important than frequency.
4.	Before Blogging for the First Time	Learn how to create a blog from scratch.
5.	Choosing a Blog Platform	Determine which blog platform will be best for you.
6.	Managing Blog Comments	Moderate comments on your blog effectivly.
Blog Writing
1.	What Should I Blog About?	Find topics and themes to blog about.
2.	Apply the News to Your Blog	Learn how you can integrate current events into your content.
3.	Why Lists Attract Traffic	Learn why you should write list-style posts for your blog.
4.	Write Compelling Blog Titles	Learn how to write blog titles that attract more readers.
5.	Why Images Add Interest	Understand why images can make your blog posts more appealing.
6.	Find Great Images	Learn where to find images that are perfect for your blog.
Social Media
1.	History of Social Media	Gain an understanding of the history of social media.
2.	Reach	Harness the efficiency of social media to communicate with a wide audience of potential customers.
3.	Targeting	Target the people most likely to become customers and evangelize your business.
4.	Desire	Get people to want to do business with you by creating a positive impression online.
5.	Tracking	Keep track of consumer opinions and of how well your social media pages are performing.
6.	Integration	Make your organization more tightly integrated.
7.	Social Media Management	Set up internal structure and process for governing social media.
8.	Create Social Media Policy	Establish protocols and methods to standardize handling of Social Channels.
9.	Social Media Design Strategy	Preserve your branding across social media channels.
10.	Social Media Response Plan	Nail down a plan of action for responding to negative comments.

Tips, Tricks and Techniques from Experts

#	Name

Greg Rivera - Viral Branding
1.	Making a Viral Brand
2.	Mishka History
3.	Creating A Web Presence
4.	Moving From Wholesale to Direct Sales
5.	Cult Following
6.	The Power of E-Commerce
7.	Driving Traffic Through Social Media
8.	Dealing With Negative Comments
9.	Social Media Editorial Calendar
10.	Staying True to Your Brand