1st Edition
WordPress for Journalists From Plugins to Commercialisation
Section A: Introduction 1. Why WordPress? 2. Journalism online 3. How to use this book Section B: Site Set Up 4. The basics 5. The WP Dashboard 6. Plugins 7. Troubleshooting Section C: Dealing With Content 8. Creating content 9. Understanding Users 10. Thinking Mobile 11. Social 12. Live 13. Using Data 14. Commercialization 15. Future Trends Section D: Directory of Useful Resources
Biography
LJ Filotrani is Senior Lecturer at London South Bank University, UK. She is Course Director for the BA (Hons) Journalism course, specialising on building sites in WordPress and producing video, audio and text for digital journalism platforms. She is a former site editor for the Guardian and was responsible for creating and launching the multimedia microsite Careers Guardian.
"A thoroughly practical, step-by-step guide to creating a really professional WordPress site. WordPress for Journalists uses a direct and clear approach and is written in an accessible, informal style."
Andy Bull, author of Multimedia Journalism and Brand Journalism
"Considering WordPress’s wide digital reach, it is imperative that journalism and media students are able to engage effectively with the content-management system. This book is a concise and comprehensive exploration of the functionalities of WordPress, and the opportunities it offers with regards to creating and managing online content."
Sarah Cooper, Senior Lecturer, Leeds Beckett University, UK
