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Here is a very simple step-by-step plan for getting started with WordPress. Please remember, if you <a href="#Need_More_Help" title="">need help</a> along the way, plenty of options for assistance are listed in this article. Welcome to the exciting world of WordPress! </p> <table id="toc" class="toc" summary="Contents"><tr><td><div id="toctitle"><h2>Contents</h2></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Step_One_-_Read"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Step One - Read</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Step_Two_-_Make_a_Plan"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Step Two - Make a Plan</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Step_Three_-_Install_WordPress"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Step Three - Install WordPress</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Step_Four_-_Set_Up_WordPress"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Step Four - Set Up WordPress</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Presentation_and_Themes"><span class="tocnumber">4.1</span> <span class="toctext">Presentation and Themes</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Adding_Plugins"><span class="tocnumber">4.2</span> <span class="toctext">Adding Plugins</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Advanced_Use_of_WordPress"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Advanced Use of WordPress</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Need_More_Help"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Need More Help</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#And_Finally"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">And Finally</span></a></li> </ul> </td></tr></table><script type="text/javascript"> if (window.showTocToggle) { var tocShowText = "show"; var tocHideText = "hide"; showTocToggle(); } </script> <a name="Step_One_-_Read" id="Step_One_-_Read"></a><h2> <span class="mw-headline">Step One - Read</span></h2> <div class="thumb tright"><div class="thumbinner" style="width:127px;"><a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/File:stepOneRead.png" class="image" title="flowchart"><img alt="" src="/web/20110624075440im_/http://codex.wordpress.org/images/thumb/9/9b/stepOneRead.png/125px-stepOneRead.png" width="125" height="243" border="0" class="thumbimage"/></a> <div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"><a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/File:stepOneRead.png" class="internal" title="Enlarge"><img src="/web/20110624075440im_/http://codex.wordpress.org/skins/common/images/magnify-clip.png" width="15" height="11" alt=""/></a></div>flowchart</div></div></div> <p>Before you invest your valuable time and energy into installing WordPress, there are some documents you need to read. WordPress is a great product; it's easy-to-use, it's quite powerful, but it isn't necessarily the right software for everyone. Just like building a house, you have to use the right tool for the right job. </p> <ul><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Introduction_to_Blogging" title="Introduction to Blogging"> About Weblogs - What is Blogging all about?</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress" title="WordPress"> What is WordPress?</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Features" title="WordPress Features">WordPress Features</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Before_You_Install" title="Before You Install">Before You Install WordPress</a> </li></ul> <a name="Step_Two_-_Make_a_Plan" id="Step_Two_-_Make_a_Plan"></a><h2> <span class="mw-headline">Step Two - Make a Plan</span></h2> <p>Based upon the information you've just read, including instructions on installing WordPress, you should have a list of the things you need, and the things you need to do. If not, make that list now--you'll want to make sure it includes the following information: </p> <ul><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Hosting_WordPress" title="Hosting WordPress">Website Host Requirements Checked and Verified</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Hosting_WordPress" title="Hosting WordPress">Versions of PHP and MySQL Checked and Verified</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Core_Update_Host_Compatibility" title="Core Update Host Compatibility">Web Host Compatibility with New Versions of WordPress</a> </li><li> Your Website Username and Password </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Glossary#Text_editor" title="Glossary">Text Editor Software</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/FTP_Clients" title="FTP Clients">An FTP Client Software</a> </li><li> Your Web Browser of Choice </li></ul> <p>The following documents will help you understand more about how WordPress works and how to make a plan for your WordPress site: </p> <ul><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Features" title="WordPress Features">WordPress Features</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Semantics" title="WordPress Semantics">WordPress Semantics</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/First_Steps_With_WordPress" title="First Steps With WordPress">First Steps With WordPress</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Lessons" title="WordPress Lessons">WordPress Lessons</a> </li></ul> <p>It is important to make a plan about how you want to use WordPress on your site. Here are some questions to ask yourself. Make a list of the answers so you can add to your plan. </p> <ul><li> Will you install WordPress in the root directory, subdirectory, or you just want to make a test site to make sure you want to use it? </li><li> Have you made a list of your site <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Glossary#C" title="Glossary">Categories</a>? Understand that WordPress can only order Categories alphabetically by name or by ID (order entered through the <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels#Manage_-_Change_your_content" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Manage</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels#Categories" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Categories</a> screen), so if the display order of your Categories is important to you, start making your list of Categories. </li><li> Have you made a list of <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Pages" title="Pages">Pages</a> you may want to add to your site, such as <b>About</b>, <b>Contact</b>, or <b>Events</b>? </li></ul> <a name="Step_Three_-_Install_WordPress" id="Step_Three_-_Install_WordPress"></a><h2> <span class="mw-headline">Step Three - Install WordPress</span></h2> <p>With this information and your plan, it's time to install WordPress. </p> <ul><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Before_You_Install" title="Before You Install">Before You Install WordPress</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Installing_WordPress" title="Installing WordPress">Installing WordPress</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Hosting_WordPress" title="Hosting WordPress">Hosting WordPress</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Editing_wp-config.php" title="Editing wp-config.php">Editing the <tt>wp-config.php</tt> file</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/FAQ_Installation" title="FAQ Installation">Frequently Asked Questions About Installing WordPress</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/FTP_Clients" title="FTP Clients">Using FTP Clients and Software</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Changing_File_Permissions" title="Changing File Permissions">Changing File Permissions</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Upgrading_WordPress" title="Upgrading WordPress" class="mw-redirect">Upgrading WordPress</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Installing_WordPress#Common_Installation_Problems" title="Installing WordPress">Common Installation Problems</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Login_Trouble" title="Login Trouble">Trouble: I Can't Login</a> </li></ul> <a name="Step_Four_-_Set_Up_WordPress" id="Step_Four_-_Set_Up_WordPress"></a><h2> <span class="mw-headline">Step Four - Set Up WordPress</span></h2> <p>With your installation complete, it's time to set up WordPress so it will work the way you want it to work. As you change various settings, it is recommended you view how those changes impact your site by frequently clicking the <tt>View Site</tt> link at the top of the <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Administration</a> Screen. Though you may choose to do these steps in any order, your site will cause you fewer problems if you proceed in the following order: </p> <ul><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Administration</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels#Your_Profile" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Users</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Users_Your_Profile_SubPanel" title="Users Your Profile SubPanel" class="mw-redirect">Your Profile</a> - detail the information about you </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Administration</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels#Add_New_User" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Users</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Users_Add_New_SubPanel" title="Users Add New SubPanel" class="mw-redirect">Add New</a> - add users and authors who will be using your site, if applicable </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Administration</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels#General" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Settings</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Settings_General_SubPanel" title="Settings General SubPanel" class="mw-redirect">General</a> - set your site name and other site information </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Administration</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels#Writing" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Settings</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Settings_Writing_SubPanel" title="Settings Writing SubPanel" class="mw-redirect">Writing</a> - set the options of your Write Post screen </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Administration</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels#Reading" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Settings</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Settings_Reading_SubPanel" title="Settings Reading SubPanel" class="mw-redirect">Reading</a> - set how many posts to show on the front page and in categories and your feed requirements </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Administration</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels#Discussion" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Settings</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Settings_Discussion_SubPanel" title="Settings Discussion SubPanel" class="mw-redirect">Discussion</a> - turn on or off comments and set how to handle them </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Administration</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels#Categories" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Posts</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Posts_Categories_SubPanel" title="Posts Categories SubPanel" class="mw-redirect">Categories</a> - add a few categories so have a list to pick from when you write your first post </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Administration</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels#Posts" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Posts</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Posts_Posts_SubPanel" title="Posts Posts SubPanel" class="mw-redirect">Posts</a> - after you have written a few posts, this is where you will manage them by editing or deleting </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Administration</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels#Themes" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Appearance</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Appearance_Themes_SubPanel" title="Appearance Themes SubPanel" class="mw-redirect">Themes</a> - maybe change the look of your site? </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Administration</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels#Pages" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Page</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Pages_Pages_SubPanel" title="Pages Pages SubPanel" class="mw-redirect">Pages</a> - add a <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Pages" title="Pages">Page</a> or two like "About Us" or "Contact Me" </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Administration</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels#Add_New_Post" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Posts</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Posts_Add_New_SubPanel" title="Posts Add New SubPanel" class="mw-redirect">Add New</a> - start adding content to your site </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Writing_Posts" title="Writing Posts">Writing Posts</a> - step-by-step instructions on writing posts </li></ul> <p>Take time to explore the <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Main_Page" title="Main Page">WordPress Codex</a> site, the official documentation site for WordPress. You'll find helpful information by reading <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Lessons" title="WordPress Lessons">WordPress Lessons</a>, and these helpful documents: </p> <ul><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Comment_Spam" title="Comment Spam">Introduction to Dealing with Comment Spam</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Comment_Moderation" title="Comment Moderation">Moderating Comments</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Administration</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels#Links" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Links</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Links_Links_SubPanel" title="Links Links SubPanel" class="mw-redirect">Links SubPanel</a> - Managing your links </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Localization" title="Localization" class="mw-redirect">WordPress in Languages Other than English</a> </li></ul> <a name="Presentation_and_Themes" id="Presentation_and_Themes"></a><h4> <span class="mw-headline">Presentation and Themes</span></h4> <p>Changing the look of your WordPress website is possible with just a few clicks. Here is a list of resources and information about changing the look of your site with WordPress Themes: </p> <ul><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Using_Themes" title="Using Themes">Using WordPress Themes</a> </li><li> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110624075440/http://wordpress.org/extend/themes/" class="external text" title="http://wordpress.org/extend/themes/">The WordPress Theme repository</a> - Find a theme to fit your site's personality </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Blog_Design_and_Layout" title="Blog Design and Layout" class="mw-redirect">Blog Design and Layout</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Pages" title="Pages">Using Pages</a> </li></ul> <p>At this point, there may be something about your chosen Theme that is bothering you, or, you really want to get your hands dirty understanding how your WordPress Theme works. These simple guides will help you learn about customizing your WordPress Theme: </p> <ul><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Lessons#Designing_Your_WordPress_Site" title="WordPress Lessons">Lessons: Designing Your WordPress Site</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/CSS" title="CSS">CSS Overview, Tips, Techniques, and Resources</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Stepping_Into_Templates" title="Stepping Into Templates">Stepping Into Templates</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Lessons#Templates" title="WordPress Lessons">Lessons: Template Files</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Stepping_Into_Template_Tags" title="Stepping Into Template Tags">Stepping Into Template Tags</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Lessons#Template_Tags" title="WordPress Lessons">Lessons: Working With Template Tags</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Template_Tags" title="Template Tags">WordPress Template Tags</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/The_Loop" title="The Loop">Understanding the WordPress Loop</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/The_Loop_in_Action" title="The Loop in Action">The WordPress Loop in Action</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Editing_Files" title="Editing Files">Editing Files in WordPress</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Blog_Design_and_Layout#_Frequently_Requested_Design_Help" title="Blog Design and Layout" class="mw-redirect">Frequently Requested Design Help</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/FAQ_Layout_and_Design" title="FAQ Layout and Design"> Frequently Asked Questions about Site Layout and Design</a> </li></ul> <p>If you want to create a new WordPress Theme from scratch, or do major renovations, or even design WordPress Themes for public release, you will need to be familiar with <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Know_Your_Sources" title="Know Your Sources">HTML, XHMTL, and CSS</a>. The following documents will get you started: </p> <ul><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Theme_Development" title="Theme Development">Developing Your Own WordPress Theme</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Validating_a_Website" title="Validating a Website">Validating a Website</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Lessons#Website_Development" title="WordPress Lessons">Lessons: Website Development</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/CSS_Fixing_Browser_Bugs" title="CSS Fixing Browser Bugs">CSS Fixing Browser Bugs</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/CSS_Troubleshooting" title="CSS Troubleshooting">CSS Troubleshooting</a> </li></ul> <p>If you want a custom-made WordPress Theme created especially for you by expert web-designers, it is recommended you search for qualified web-designers on the Internet, or look in your local community. </p> <a name="Adding_Plugins" id="Adding_Plugins"></a><h4> <span class="mw-headline">Adding Plugins</span></h4> <p>There are many "add-on" scripts and programs for WordPress called <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Plugins" title="Plugins">Plugins</a> that add more capabilities, choices, and options to your WordPress site. WordPress Plugins do many things, including; customizing the results of your site information, adding weather reports, adding spell check capability, and presenting custom lists of posts and acronyms. For more on how to work with Plugins and where to find WordPress Plugins for your site: </p> <ul><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Administration</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels#Plugins" title="Administration Panels" class="mw-redirect">Plugins</a> > <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Plugins_Plugins_SubPanel" title="Plugins Plugins SubPanel" class="mw-redirect">Plugins</a> - Managing your plugins </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Plugins" title="Plugins">Plugins</a> </li><li> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110624075440/http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/" class="external text" title="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/">The WordPress Plugin repository</a> - Find plugins to increase your site's functionality </li></ul> <a name="Advanced_Use_of_WordPress" id="Advanced_Use_of_WordPress"></a><h2> <span class="mw-headline">Advanced Use of WordPress</span></h2> <p>Now that you are familiar with the basic features and functions of how WordPress works, it might be time for you to plunge deeper into the power of WordPress. The links below will expand your familiarity with PHP, HTML, XHTML, and CSS: </p> <ul><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Lessons#Features_and_Functions" title="WordPress Lessons">Lessons: WordPress Feature and Functions</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Lessons#WordPress_Tech" title="WordPress Lessons">Lessons: WordPress Tech Techniques</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Using_Permalinks" title="Using Permalinks">Using Permalinks</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Photoblogs_and_Galleries" title="Photoblogs and Galleries">Photoblogs and Galleries</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Advanced_Topics#WordPress_Advanced_Techniques" title="Advanced Topics">WordPress Advanced Techniques</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Advanced_Topics#_WordPress_Plugins_and_Customization" title="Advanced Topics">Advanced Techniques for Plugins and Customization</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Advanced_Topics#Server_and_Database_Information" title="Advanced Topics">WordPress Server and Database Information</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Developer_Documentation" title="Developer Documentation">Developer Documentation</a> </li></ul> <a name="Need_More_Help" id="Need_More_Help"></a><h2> <span class="mw-headline">Need More Help</span></h2> <p>As simple and easy as it is to use WordPress, if troubles arise, if something is confusing, if things aren't working, don't despair because help is available! Even though WordPress is free and open source, there are literally hundreds of volunteers eager to help you. Here are some helpful resources for WordPress: </p> <ul><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/FAQ" title="FAQ">FAQ</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Getting_More_Help" title="Getting More Help" class="mw-redirect">Getting More Help</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Using_the_Support_Forums" title="Using the Support Forums">Using the Support Forums</a> </li><li> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110624075440/http://www.wordpress.org/support" class="external text" title="http://www.wordpress.org/support">WordPress Forum</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/IRC" title="IRC">IRC Freenode WordPress Support on channel #wordpress</a> </li><li> <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_IRC_Live_Help" title="WordPress IRC Live Help">WordPress IRC Live Help</a> </li></ul> <a name="And_Finally" id="And_Finally"></a><h2> <span class="mw-headline">And Finally</span></h2> <p>Now that you're a full fledged WordPress user, <a href="/web/20110624075440/http://codex.wordpress.org/Codex:Community_Portal" title="Codex:Community Portal">consider contributing</a> to the WordPress Codex, Support Forum, Development, and other volunteer efforts that keep WordPress going. 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