Wordpress For Libraries

Author : Kyle M. L. Jones
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838958311
Total Pages : 65 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Using WordPress as a Library Content Management System written by Kyle M. L. Jones and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2011 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Library Technology Reports, Kate Marek offers a practical guide to web analytics tools, explaining what librarians need to know to implement them effectively.

Author : Chad Haefele
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 144225307X
Total Pages : 135 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book WordPress for Libraries written by Chad Haefele and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-08-13 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WordPress is not only the most popular blogging software in the world, but it is also a powerful content management system that runs more than 23 percent of all websites. The current version alone has been downloaded almost 20 million times, and the WordPress community has built more than 38,000 plugins to extend and enhance the system. Libraries are using this technology to create community-oriented websites, blogs, subject guides, digital archives, and more. This hands-on, practical book walks readers through the entire process of setting up a WordPress website for their library, provides tips and best practices for using themes and library-oriented plug-ins, and contains information on how to use WordPress to create nontraditional library websites. No matter your library’s size or resources, this all-in-one practical manual will show you how to improve your website by building it in WordPress through projects such as: How to Install and Use Common Plugins How to Install and Customize a Theme How to Build an Exhibit to Display an Image Collection How to Analyze and Manage Your Content in WordPress How to Create Re-Usable Chunks of Text With Shortcodes How to Build a Professional Library Website

Author : Amanda L. Goodman
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 1555709680
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Comparative Guide to WordPress in Libraries written by Amanda L. Goodman and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2014 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WordPress is free software that allows you to build a website with no coding experience required-- but you supply the work that makes the site great. Goodman introduces you to building a website that will achieve your library's goals and objectives.

Author : Kyle M. Jones
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838911625
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Learning from Libraries that Use WordPress written by Kyle M. Jones and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2013 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its intuitive interface and open-source development method, the WordPress web platform has emerged as a uniquely flexible content management system (CMS) with many library-related applications. In this book Jones and Farrington, two web designer/librarians, explore the variety of ways libraries are implementing WordPress as a CMS, from simple "out-of-the-box" websites to large sites with many custom features. Emphasizing a library-specific perspective, the authors Offer a brief history of WordPress, reviewing its genesis and sketching in some possible future directions Analyze the software's strengths and weaknesses, spotlighting its advantages over other existing web publishing platforms as well as discussing the limitations libraries have encountered Present a variety of case studies, offering first-hand examples which detail why WordPress was selected, methods of implementation and degree of customization, feedback from users, and reflections on usability Discuss essential plug-ins, themes, and other specialized applications for library sites This useful book shows how scores of libraries have used WordPress to create library websites that are both user-friendly and easy to maintain.

Author : Hugh Clifford
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780898392289
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Author : Kate Marek
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780838992326
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Using Web Analytics in the Library written by Kate Marek and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Rakhitha Nimesh Ratnayake
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1787124754
Total Pages : 526 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wordpress Web Application Development written by Rakhitha Nimesh Ratnayake and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-05-30 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn in easy stages how to rapidly build leading-edge web applications from scratch. About This Book Develop powerful web applications rapidly with WordPress Explore the significant features and improvements introduced in WordPress 4.7 by learning the numerous tips and techniques in this book. Unleash the power of REST API endpoints to make your interaction with websites new and innovative. Who This Book Is For This book is targeted at WordPress developers and designers who want to develop quality web applications within a limited time frame and maximize their profits. A prior knowledge of basic web development and design is assumed. What You Will Learn Develop extendable plugins with the use of WordPress features in core modules Develop pluggable modules to extend the core features of WordPress as independent modules Manage permissions for a wide range of content types in web applications based on different user types Follow WordPress coding standards to develop reusable and maintainable code Build and customize themes beyond conventional web layouts Explore the power of core database tables and understand the limitations when designing database tables for large applications Integrate open source modules into WordPress applications to keep up with the latest open source technologies Customize the WordPress admin section and themes to create the look and feel of a typical web application In Detail WordPress is one of the most rapidly expanding markets on the Web. Learning how to build complex and scalable web applications will give you the ability and knowledge to step into the future of WordPress. WordPress 4.7 introduces some exciting new improvements and several bug fixes, which further improve the entire development process.This book is a practical, scenario-based guide to expanding the power of the WordPress core modules to develop modular and maintainable real-world applications from scratch. This book consistently emphasizes adapting WordPress features into web applications. It will walk you through the advanced usages of existing features such as access controlling; database handling; custom post types; pluggable plugins; content restrictions; routing; translation; caching; and many more, while you build the backend of a forum management application. This book begins by explaining how to plan the development of a web application using WordPress' core features. Once the core features are explained, you will learn how to build an application by extending them through custom plugin development. Finally, you will explore advanced non-functional features and application integration. After reading this book, you will have the ability to develop powerful web applications rapidly within limited time frames. Style and approach An extensive, practical guide that explains how to adapt WordPress features, both conventional and trending, for web applications.

Author : Thord Daniel Hedengren
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118600754
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Smashing WordPress written by Thord Daniel Hedengren and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-03-03 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thord Daniel Hedengren takes you beyond the blog to give you the tools and know-how needed to build just about anything in WordPress.

Author : Brian Messenlehner
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 1449364802
Total Pages : 459 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building Web Apps with WordPress written by Brian Messenlehner and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WordPress is much more than a blogging platform. As this practical guide clearly demonstrates, you can use WordPress to build web apps of any type—not mere content sites, but full-blown apps for specific tasks. If you have PHP experience with a smattering of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, you’ll learn how to use WordPress plugins and themes to develop fast, scalable, and secure web apps, native mobile apps, web services, and even a network of multiple WordPress sites. The authors use examples from their recently released SchoolPress app to explain concepts and techniques throughout the book. All code examples are available on GitHub. Compare WordPress with traditional app development frameworks Use themes for views, and plugins for backend functionality Get suggestions for choosing WordPress plugins—or build your own Manage user accounts and roles, and access user data Build asynchronous behaviors in your app with jQuery Develop native apps for iOS and Android, using wrappers Incorporate PHP libraries, external APIs, and web service plugins Collect payments through ecommerce and membership plugins Use techniques to speed up and scale your WordPress app

Author : Rene J. Erlandson
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 1555708587
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Technology for Small and One-Person Libraries written by Rene J. Erlandson and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those working in a small library, particularly one that may have little technical support, a foundational knowledge of technology is crucial. Written for librarians, library staff, and administrators at libraries serving populations of 15,000 or less, this LITA guide shows how to successfully develop, implement, sustain, and grow technology initiatives. The contributors draw from personal experience in rural libraries and regional state university libraries to offer guidance for making sound technology decisions. Whether looking for a quick answer or starting an in-depth technology project, readers will quickly find basic information on the full range of library technology, organized into chapters with numerous headings for easy scanning. Topics include An overview of library technology basics Electronic resource fundamentals, including a look at licensing issues Webpage development, Open-source (OS) applications, and a six-step plan for social media and social networking How to create and sustain an effective technology strategy