Resources and tips on WordPress, blogging and Semiologic Pro.
On occasion, several plugins may need to be used together, some other circumstance may be required for a plugin to function correctly or a concept may need to be more fully explained. In this case you may find a more general discussion here in the Resources area.
The main Semiologic package and associated Themes you will find in the Members area.
Under the Software menu item you will find the specific details of individual plugins/widgets and how to use them.
There may well be some duplication and overlap between the two areas (as, indeed, you will find this explanation in both).
WordPress and Semiologic Pro basics and tutorials.
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Extended server requirements for WordPress.
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Recommended hosts for Semiologic Pro users.
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Given an expected amount of traffic, here's how to choose a hosting plan.
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How to install Semiologic Pro.
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Upgrade instructions for legacy Semiologic Pro sites.
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Instructions on how to move a WordPress installation.
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How to manually create a WordPress config file.
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You should upgrade your Semiologic Pro installation. And here's why.
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Instructions on how to retrieve/reset a lost password.
Notes, tips and tricks to quickly get you into blogging.
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Key success factors to blogging.
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On the difference between posts and pages in WordPress.
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On the difference between tags and categories in WordPress.
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An introduction to RSS and Atom feeds.
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An introduction to social bookmarking, social networks and social news networks.
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On the various options available and limitations on restricting access to posts and pages.
Notes, tips and tricks to quickly get you started with the Semiologic theme.
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The Semiologic autoinstaller.
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On how to future post in WordPress.
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The Semiologic theme panels.
Notes, tips and tricks on WordPress Widgets.
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The Ad Manager Widget for WordPress allows you to manage advertisement space on your site. Simple, yet effective
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The Inline Widgets plugin for WordPress lets you embed any widget into the content of a post or page.
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Widget Contexts let you control when widgets display on your site.
This section deals with marketing topics. Offline and online.
Search engine optimization tips and tricks.
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Google's SEO Starter Guide
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How to organize your site in an optimal manner with WordPress.
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An article that explains why duplicate content does NOT penalize your site.
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On the nofollow attribute, on where to use it, and on where to avoid it.
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Notes on robots.txt files.
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On ping lists and website update services.
Web design tutorials and documentation.
