Do I learn Wordpress ??

by trukkerz

Posted: 15 years ago 12 replies

WEB DESIGN

Hi guys I have my site up ok

I used Xara web designer to construct it - which is fine but recently I was introduced to wordpress and was impressed on how quickly a site can be made up and I was wondering what you guys would suggest - Learn wordpress because obviously the SEO would be better or stick with XARA which I already know how to use ???

I think I already know what you will say

but just a bit curious - What sort of learning curve can I expect with wordpress

Cheerz - Brill forum by the way

#learn #wordpress

gfsocial 15 years ago

word press is designed for newbies... and grows with you to more advanced...

after looking at your xara website... it looks like your planning on selling web design services.. so i suggest you learn as many skills as possible..
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- trukkerz 15 years ago
  
  Ok thanks for that - I am always looking to learn new stuff but its the same old adage - so many things to learn - not enough time :-)
  
  thanks for your input
  
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BillLudwig 15 years ago

Yes I strongly suggest everyone learns how to use, develop for, and set up Wordpress. It is quickly becoming the standard for virtually all types of websites.

I apologize if I am out of line but is this site for real? I only ask because the more I look at it the more I think its a parody.
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- trukkerz 15 years ago
  
  hahaha a parody what do you mean ? - its not live yet and im not advertising it - basically its just an idea i am tinkering with
  
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BillLudwig 15 years ago

Ok, I was just wondering.

How long it takes you to learn Wordpress will depend on what you already know and what you want to do. If all you want is to install Wordpress and used existing themes you should be up and running within the hour.

If you want to design your own site you will need to learn html/css/php. Though the php you need to know is minimal since you can copy/paste most everything. If you run into specific problems feel free to ask and there are many here who are very helpful.
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- trukkerz 15 years ago
  
  ok thanks for that
  
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  HeatMap 15 years ago
  
  WordPress is the platform to be on these days
  
  Yes there is a learning curve, but I would say its much easier to get into than most other popular platforms.
  
  Make it easy on yourself though by not installing tons of plugins straight away if you actually just want to learn the basics. Get to know what a vanilla install of WP can do first using a nice simple and well maintained popular theme, and then add a few choice plugins as you need them.
  
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  trukkerz 15 years ago
  
  ok cheers for that - the only problem I have is "originality" a lot (not all) of the wordpress sites I have seen have the same BLOG look and just have different colours or different style sidebars
  
  Not quite sure which way to go yt - Thanks anyway
  
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  CarloD. 15 years ago
  
  It's good to know wordpress.... there isn't much to it, however it's main use is primarily for Blogs.
  
  I find it funny everyone uses it for websites....
  
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  trukkerz 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by CarloD.
  
  It's good to know wordpress.... there isn't much to it, however it's main use is primarily for Blogs.
  
  I find it funny everyone uses it for websites....
  
  Yeah you are probably right - I think I will stick with xara - I will tinker with wordpress when I have a little spare time
  
  Thanks for all the comments
  
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  webdollarz 15 years ago
  
  If you look at plugins like buddypress, and various other membership and ecommerce plugins, wordpress has become much more than a blogging platform. And then, you have all these gorgeous themes available free or at very affordable prices. What else can a newbie ask for !
  
  Originally Posted by CarloD.
  
  It's good to know wordpress.... there isn't much to it, however it's main use is primarily for Blogs.
  
  I find it funny everyone uses it for websites....
  
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zeeshi570 15 years ago

Yes learn it create plugins use them
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