- 21stsoft.com – Web Development, Software Development, SEO Firm - http://www.21stsoft.com -

WordPress Tutorial – SEO Optimized CMS Installation Case Study

Posted By Michael Cordova On March 29, 2009 @ 2:13 pm In | 9 Comments

Home ^[1] > WordPress Tutorial

WordPress Case Study Tutorial

Creating a Custom WordPress Theme

We recently redesigned our website (for the 5th time since 1996). We used WordPress as our content management system (CMS) and made a case study/tutorial out of it. In this WordPress tutorial we’ll show you how to configure WordPress to be fully search engine optimized, and how to integrate your custom web design into WordPress for maximum conversions.

You can download a FREE, searchable Windows Help File version of this WordPress Tutorial and Case Study ^[2] at the bottom of this page.

One of the great features of WordPress is that you can select a website design from thousands of free or cheap themes available on the Internet. You install the theme then modify it to suit your needs. This WordPress tutorial takes a different approach. Since most of our customers want custom web designs, we created a custom website design and integrated it into WordPress. This case study explains everything you’ll need to know to integrate a custom website design into WordPress.

Yahoo! Answers Best Answers ^[3]
We participate in Yahoo! Answers ^[3] by helping others with their WordPress problems. Here are a few of our answers that were chosen as the Best Answer for the question:
What is the best WordPress template to use for a niche site with many pages (not categories)? ^[4]
How to use Stiqr on wordpress? ^[5]
How to edit the look of my WordPress blog? ^[6]
Are there any hosts, especially free or anonymous ones who can let me duplicate my wordpress blog? ^[7]
How do you exclude categories from navigation in wordpress? ^[8]
How do you install a “count-up” timer in a WordPress post? ^[9]
How do I change the font of a header on my blog at WordPress.com? ^[10]
How do i get the “just another wordpress.com blog” off my webpage? ^[11]
How to insert event calendar into your wordpress blog? ^[12]
How can I add google friend connect to my free wordpress.com blog? ^[13]

ADVERTISEMENT
The Ultimate Guide To WordPress Blogging Income ^[14]. Now Using A Monthly Subscription Model . Build Yourself A Residual Income.

12 Killer AdSense-Ready WordPress Themes Optimized For High Click Through Rate (CTR) ^[15]. Includes Everything You Need To Start Making Money Online With Google.

Use The Power Of WordPress For Sales Letters, Affiliate Landing Pages, Squeeze Pages ^[16] And More.

Note that this tutorial, all images and menu selections are for WordPress v2.7 and later versions. Previous versions will have a different look and menu options.

The topics discussed in this WordPress Installation Tutorial and Case Study are:

WordPress Installation ^[17]
- WordPress Installation is Extremely Simple ^[18]
- Create a MySQL Database ^[19]
- Download and Install WordPress ^[20]
WordPress SEO, CMS Configurations ^[21] including:
- Setting a WordPress static page as your home page ^[22]
- SEO, Usability WordPress Plugins ^[23]
- Ensure SEO Friendly Urls – Permalinks ^[24]
- Image SEO Optimization ^[25]
- Optimize Ping Services List ^[26]
- Compress All WordPress Page Content to Speed Page Load Times ^[27]
- Edit .htaccess File ^[28]
- WordPress Security Measures ^[29]
WordPress Backups ^[30] – before creating content. Section includes multiple backup methods and a script that you can modify for automated WordPress backups, and how to configure it.
WordPress as a Content Management System ^[31] – Adding/Editing content:
- Create a WordPress Static Home Page ^[32]
- Edit WordPress Static Page Properties ^[33]
- Upload, Add and Edit WordPress Images ^[34]
- Status, Visibility and Publish Options ^[35]
Integrating Custom WordPress Themes, Templates, Code ^[36]
- WordPress Themes and Required Pages ^[37]
- Theme Resources ^[38]
- Theme Tools ^[39]
- Images and External Files ^[40]
- Header File ^[41]
- Sidebar File ^[42]
- Footer File ^[43]
- Style Sheets – CSS Files ^[44]
- Other Common Files ^[45]
- Body Content ^[46]
Troubleshooting WordPress Problems ^[47]
- Logging Into WordPress Redirects to Old Site ^[48]
- Form Data Doesn’t Appear After Post ^[49]
- Page Preview Doesn’t Work ^[50]
- Change Font or Font Size (Use CSS) ^[51]
- Restoring WordPress MySQL Database ^[52]
- Backup Script Doesn’t Work ^[53]

A sincere effort has been made to ensure all of this content is correct. If, however, you see any needed corrections or have anything to add at all to the information contained in this tutorial please contact me directly ^[54]. I’ll keep the information in this tutorial up to date with your help and assistance.

Download a FREE (no questions asked, just download it here) Windows Help File version of this WordPress Tutorial and Case Study ^[55].

TERMS OF USE FOR ALL OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS TUTORIAL
The use of this tutorial is at your own risk. The tutorial is provided on an “as is” basis. 21st Century Technologies, Inc. disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, statutory or otherwise, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, non-infringement of third parties’ rights, and fitness for particular purpose.

9 Comments (Open | Close)

9 Comments To "WordPress Tutorial – SEO Optimized CMS Installation Case Study"

#1 Pingback By Web Development in a Web (W3C) Standards Compliant Sort of Way On April 15, 2009 @ 8:14 am

[...] of WordPress so that will be our focus in this post. All of the links point to the pages in our WordPress SEO tutorial describing details of how to accomplish each [...]

#2 Pingback By Web Development in a Web (W3C) Standards Compliant Sort of Way On June 22, 2009 @ 8:00 pm

[...] a Content Management System (CMS). Using a CMS allows the website to be completely maintained by you or a non-technical person [...]

#3 Pingback By Web Design Usability How To Quick Reference Guide On May 3, 2010 @ 3:13 pm

[...] Cordova writes about technology and builds WordPress SEO websites. He has been doing Internet marketing, search engine optimization since the beginning of the [...]

#4 Pingback By Job Search Tools, Tips, Job Openings Websites On May 11, 2010 @ 1:14 pm

[...] Cordova writes about technology and builds WordPress SEO websites. He has been doing Internet marketing, search engine optimization since the beginning of the [...]

#5 Pingback By Move Wordpress.com website to a self-hosted Wordpress.org website On June 4, 2010 @ 12:15 pm

[...] Cordova writes about technology and builds WordPress SEO websites. He has been doing Internet marketing, search engine optimization since the beginning of the [...]

#6 Pingback By Website Design Usability How-To Guide | The Simple Site Design Blog On June 26, 2010 @ 12:43 pm

[...] Resource:-> Michael Cordova writes about technology and builds WordPress SEO web sites. He has been practicing Internet marketing, search engine optimization (SEO) since the beginning of [...]

#7 Pingback By How to Write Website Content for Top SEO Rankings On July 16, 2010 @ 10:09 am

[...] Cordova writes about technology and builds WordPress SEO websites. He has been doing search engine optimization since the beginning of the Internet. BEFORE YOU GO [...]

#8 Pingback By Rehoboth Beach, Delaware – The Nation | .::WELCOME TO LAWNEWTRENDS.COM::. On July 28, 2010 @ 7:22 am

[...] Cordova writes about technology and builds SEO WordPress websites. He has been performing Internet marketing, search engine optimization since the beginning of the [...]

#9 Pingback By Rehoboth Beach, Delaware – The Nation | Travel All Zone @ Bangkok On July 28, 2010 @ 7:39 am

[...] Cordova writes about technology and builds SEO WordPress websites. He has been performing Internet marketing, search engine optimization since the beginning of the [...]

Article printed from 21stsoft.com – Web Development, Software Development, SEO Firm: http://www.21stsoft.com

URL to article: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-seo-optimized-cms-installation-case-study/

URLs in this post:

[1] Home: http://www.21stsoft.com

[2] WordPress Tutorial and Case Study: #download-wordpress-tutorial-and-case-study

[3] Yahoo! Answers Best Answers: http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/JBJIFWDUTOVNN3UDT35W6XIXYE

[4] What is the best WordPress template to use for a niche site with many pages (not categories)?: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100521182849AA2rlPd

[5] How to use Stiqr on wordpress?: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=20100524221641AAVgY8v

[6] How to edit the look of my WordPress blog?: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=20100514180611AAWDCc2

[7] Are there any hosts, especially free or anonymous ones who can let me duplicate my wordpress blog?: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ale9pZA6SNqmyJ20LJUuSpbty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100428214508AAfnoXD&show=7#profile-info-nKgLRL8Eaa

[8] How do you exclude categories from navigation in wordpress?: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtcRl90jXAky0XyphsZyWsXty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100419115912AAUMzTd&show=7#profile-info-9L1bvPNeaa

[9] How do you install a “count-up” timer in a WordPress post?: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AniZkobI00.nGnFFQYKwoBTty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100510034436AAQewBS&show=7#profile-info-bHK8tS3raa

[10] How do I change the font of a header on my blog at WordPress.com?: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjVW1gKFgZlrYdMjDv5CYmrsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100418044119AAoGWcK&show=7#profile-info-2zhp7Ongaa

[11] How do i get the “just another wordpress.com blog” off my webpage?: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnkrGozSjQos7HOcbjbjFjXsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100415155408AAXwTLB&show=7#profile-info-Jo8xtEepaa

[12] How to insert event calendar into your wordpress blog?: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ag5pHYCtudWO.p9iopbnEmXsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090412094020AAbWCEn&show=7#profile-info-dPge85Bfaa

[13] How can I add google friend connect to my free wordpress.com blog?: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Apbq5a3T5_MZsPyltM5sK2nsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090413080730AA75kT8&show=7#profile-info-RRPVPFquaa

[14] WordPress Blogging Income: http://8abe6as-qb1m3z9pz8y6rlt7uu.hop.clickbank.net/

[15] AdSense-Ready WordPress Themes Optimized For High Click Through Rate (CTR): http://282cc9u3mcyecl6fmkz9yf16re.hop.clickbank.net/

[16] WordPress For Sales Letters, Affiliate Landing Pages, Squeeze Pages: http://0e527fqysb4p1x5h2dljseal7z.hop.clickbank.net/

[17] WordPress Installation: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-wordpress-installation/

[18] WordPress Installation is Extremely Simple: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-wordpress-installation/#wordpress-installation-is-extremely-simple

[19] Create a MySQL Database: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-wordpress-installation/#create-mysql-database

[20] Download and Install WordPress: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-wordpress-installation/#download-install-wordpress

[21] WordPress SEO, CMS Configurations: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-seo-cms-configurations/

[22] Setting a WordPress static page as your home page: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-seo-cms-configurations/#wordpress-static-page-as-home-page

[23] SEO, Usability WordPress Plugins: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-seo-cms-configurations/#seo-usability-wordpress-plugins

[24] Ensure SEO Friendly Urls – Permalinks: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-seo-cms-configurations/#seo-friendly-urls-permalinks

[25] Image SEO Optimization: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-seo-cms-configurations/#image-seo-optimization

[26] Optimize Ping Services List: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-seo-cms-configurations/#optimize-ping-services-list

[27] Compress All WordPress Page Content to Speed Page Load Times: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-seo-cms-configurations/#compress-content-to-speed-page-load-times

[28] Edit .htaccess File: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-seo-cms-configurations/#edit-htaccess-file

[29] WordPress Security Measures: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-seo-cms-configurations/#wordpress-security-measures

[30] WordPress Backups: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-backups/

[31] WordPress as a Content Management System: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-wordpress-content-management/

[32] Create a WordPress Static Home Page: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-wordpress-content-management/#create-wordpress-website-home-page

[33] Edit WordPress Static Page Properties: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-wordpress-content-management/#edit-wordpress-static-page-properties

[34] Upload, Add and Edit WordPress Images: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-wordpress-content-management/#upload-add-edit-wordpress-images

[35] Status, Visibility and Publish Options : http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-wordpress-content-management/#status-visibility-publish-options

[36] Integrating Custom WordPress Themes, Templates, Code: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-custom-web-design-wordpress-integration/

[37] WordPress Themes and Required Pages: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-custom-web-design-wordpress-integration/#wordpress-themes-required-pages

[38] Theme Resources: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-custom-web-design-wordpress-integration/#theme-resources

[39] Theme Tools: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-custom-web-design-wordpress-integration/#theme-tools

[40] Images and External Files: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-custom-web-design-wordpress-integration/#images-external-files

[41] Header File: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-custom-web-design-wordpress-integration/#header-file

[42] Sidebar File: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-custom-web-design-wordpress-integration/#sidebar-file

[43] Footer File: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-custom-web-design-wordpress-integration/#footer-file

[44] Style Sheets – CSS Files: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-custom-web-design-wordpress-integration/#style-sheets-css-file

[45] Other Common Files: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-custom-web-design-wordpress-integration/#other-common-files

[46] Body Content: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-custom-web-design-wordpress-integration/#body-content

[47] Troubleshooting WordPress Problems: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-troubleshooting-wordpress-problems/

[48] Logging Into WordPress Redirects to Old Site: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-troubleshooting-wordpress-problems/#logging-into-wordpress-redirects-to-old-site

[49] Form Data Doesn’t Appear After Post: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-troubleshooting-wordpress-problems/#form-data-doesnt-appear-after-post

[50] Page Preview Doesn’t Work: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-troubleshooting-wordpress-problems/#page-preview-doesnt-work

[51] Change Font or Font Size (Use CSS): http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-troubleshooting-wordpress-problems/#change-font-or-font-size-use-css

[52] Restoring WordPress MySQL Database: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-troubleshooting-wordpress-problems/#restoring-wordpress-mysql-database

[53] Backup Script Doesn’t Work: http://www.21stsoft.com/wordpress-tutorial-troubleshooting-wordpress-problems/#backup-script-doesnt-work

[54] contact me directly: http://www.21stsoft.com/contact-us-web-development-software-development-firm/

[55] WordPress Tutorial and Case Study: http://www.21stsoft.com/wp-content/themes/21st/docs/WordpressTutorialCaseStudySEOCMSInstallation.zip

Click here to print.