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Question From Aging Warrior

by goindeep
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Hey all

I have been down in the Internet Marketing trenches for a long time but have never actually built my own website. Not really anyway.

I am very proficient with blogger as that is what I have used since I first started online 8+ years ago and so have gotten my head around all of it's intricacies but blogger is really designed to be used as a blog and not a website.

Blogger is also hard to customize and have working the way you want if you want something unique, plus there is limited support if any for customized models.

All the other websites I have owned I have had built for me.

I have decided I would like to try my hand at building my own WordPress based website.

What is the best resource for a newbie like me?

I want something that will take me by the hand from starting and downloading WP, all the way up to uploading it to a host, customizing it and then eventually going live with it.

I have seen a ton of videos and read a ton of tutorials but it really seems like most of them are missing something.

Can someone recommend a great proven resource paid or free that can help me?

Cheers.
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  • Profile picture of the author rondo
    Just jump right in. It's really quite simple. All hosting accounts include automatic WP installation with a few clicks. Then you choose a theme, do some basic configuration and start adding content.

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    • Profile picture of the author goindeep
      Originally Posted by rondo View Post

      Just jump right in. It's really quite simple. All hosting accounts include automatic WP installation with a few clicks. Then you choose a theme, do some basic configuration and start adding content.

      Andrew
      Yeah but what I need Is kinda not something you can get from a theme or any specific plug in.
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  • Profile picture of the author Teravel
    Stealth Blogger - Profitable Blogging Vol. 2 | StealthBlogger.com

    Step by step video series for free. Might cost you an Email, but his information is good and he doesn't spam your inbox like most people do. I've watched a few of his courses, this being one that I felt related to you the most as it goes through Wordpress.
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  • Profile picture of the author rondo
    What are you trying to build? I bet you can do it with WP.

    For now just install WP with ANY theme and teach yourself how it works. You can change your theme later.


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    • Profile picture of the author ChaletDM
      Hi GoInDeep,

      Here's a free video series you might be interested in:

      WP101 WordPress Tutorial Videos

      Hope this helps.
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    • Profile picture of the author goindeep
      Originally Posted by rondo View Post

      What are you trying to build? I bet you can do it with WP.

      For now just install WP with ANY theme and teach yourself how it works. You can change your theme later.


      Andrew
      Yeah I know you can do it with WP thats why I want to use it, but Im saying that I dont think that just by jumping in I can do it all as fast as I want to. No doubt ill work it out, but I dont have time.

      Id rather a simple yet in depth guide.

      Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author Ghoster
    WordPress really is fairly simple. It's just a matter of getting your hands dirty. You will experience frustration, but it's no different than anything else that's worth doing in that regard.

    These might help:

    WordPress For Beginners Guide 2013

    http://www.danconia.com/images/stori...winter2013.pdf

    Advanced WordPress Tips:

    http://onbloggingwell.com/wp-content...Press-Tips.pdf

    Understanding WordPress Shortcodes:

    WordPress Shortcodes: A Complete Guide

    Managing WordPress plugins:

    Managing Plugins « WordPress Codex
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  • Profile picture of the author DubDubDubDot
    Originally Posted by goindeep View Post

    Yeah but what I need Is kinda not something you can get from a theme or any specific plug in.
    Then you'll probably have to move beyond WordPress. Even if you come up with a plugin that does what you want, WordPress doesn't do anything optimally. So then you end up needing a more powerful server. Drupal is more optimal. Joomla is in-between the two.

    Personally, I would look for a raw PHP script and just use that if you don't know PHP.
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  • Profile picture of the author goindeep
    UHH I cant really say here, but I can say that its no theme that I have seen or any type of plug n play plug in. I have seen the J Q scripts that I want used on other sites.
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  • Profile picture of the author vikash_kumar
    Better Late Than Never!
    But Yes! Decision of Selecting WordPress is going to be very beneficial for your long term success in the internet marketing arena.

    I will recommend you to go ahead and take help of Google Uncle, whenever you are stuck. There is infinite amount of help already available.

    Best of Luck!
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    • Profile picture of the author thedog
      Wordpress is really not that difficult, and I'm sure you can find some excellent online training with the help of Google.

      Wordpress.org is also very active, and support questions are answered pretty fast.

      As for plugins to use, again, just google, best wordpress plugins, or essential wordpress plugins.

      Sink your teeth into a site, make mistakes, pull your hair out a little, but, it's the only way, just do it... you'll have it off in no time...

      I remember I used to have to hard code a site, it's so easy these days.
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  • Profile picture of the author internetmarketer1
    Installing wordpress plugins are amazingly easy Once I got into it. I highly suggest that you consider looking into going on a free plugins and themes site, and then downloading the info on how they install it. This should help get you started on the right track.
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    • Profile picture of the author goindeep
      Hi guys

      Thanks for all the replies.

      It has motivated me to just jump in and make mistakes. After all only I can build exactly what I want.

      My question is, If I cant find the theme I am looking for paid or free, what then? Do I simply download the basic WP and begin customizing myself? Or do I get a them that most closely resembles the one that I want and go from there?

      I have heard that some already customized themes are extremely hard to tweak further and with limited support.
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      • Profile picture of the author professorrosado
        This depends on how well you get to know WP and what you want.
        If you have a strong design sense to what you want - then go for some of the flexible WP sites that are practically fully customizable such as Atahualpa (free in Depository). There are others, but I'm sure other warriors can name them.

        Or you can look at something like this - 7 Highly Customizable WordPress Theme Frameworks and Website Builders to see if any of these connect to your idea.
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        • Profile picture of the author goindeep
          Thanks Professor that's really great.

          I got my hosting and domain set-up this morning so will begin working on it tonight.

          Just for others reading this that have seen me around here for a while and that are wondering why it's taken me so long to dig my finger's into the dirt so to speak and finally build my own website..

          I have built sites before using blogger which I am proficient at, but blogger really restricts what you can do.

          The other sites I have had built have pretty much all be custom coded. I have been lucky in sense because I have disposable income and so the bigger websites I have made I have always paid for developers to put together for me as well as designers, logo people etc.

          I was never completely satisfied with what I had originally envisioned and so like with anything if I wanted something else the developer would start the meter ... you know how that goes.

          So my decision has mainly been because I now have some free time on my hands and I really want to try building something myself from my own mind and learn how to use WordPress from a development point of view (I have used it as a blog platform previously) also I'm pretty technical, already know a little HTML and I'm a fast learner so it all just kind of makes sense and plus now days with the way technology is and how easy it is to implement and use, why not?

          Thanks guys.

          I'm sure you will see me begging for help in the design and development forums very soon, lol
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  • Profile picture of the author Duncan2222
    This is a good question. I have my preferences but everyone is different. As far as what I use? I use the old version of Optimize press. There is a learning curve but the flexibility is off the hook.

    What is difficult about WP themes when starting out is that as you buy other themes the UI dahboard navigation are each different. I'd recommend finding one WP theme provider that you like. THis way if you ever decide to build another website there will be no learning curve as you'll already be able to navigate that theme dashboard quickly.

    So, I know I didnt solve your problem but hopefully I added some insight.

    CHeers,

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    • Profile picture of the author China Newz
      Thesis Theme is considered to be the best WP theme and most powerful. You have to pay $197 dollars for it but it is well worth the price. It looks professional, uploads fast and is set up to be SEO friendly. I jumped into Thesis Theme without any coding background or any IM background and have been doing okay since. It is pretty easy to use, but I have had some help setting up the site with a professional coder. There have been some bumps in the road, just trying to get the design right. Am still in the design phase, too. Anyway, my experience with Thesis WP Theme has been positive and just wanted to add my two cents.

      DIYthemes — Run a Killer Website with the Thesis WordPress Theme
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