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How to Create a Static Website Using WordPress - sourcewp

How to Create a Static Website Using WordPress - sourcewp | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it

Do you want to create a static website using WordPress CMS? Here in this post we have covered the details about the process of creating a static site using WordPress along with some quality themes for any static site.


WordPress is the most popular platform for creating blogs, it helps you to create a blog and publish your content without the requirement of any technical knowledge. But that doesn’t mean you can’t create a static website with WordPress....


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Jeff Domansky's curator insight, October 31, 2015 2:22 AM

How to create a static website using WordPress, a list of best static WordPress themes to create a business site or any other static site in WordPress.

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15 WordPress Sites That Are Changing the Design Game

15 WordPress Sites That Are Changing the Design Game | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it

Have you ever come across a website and thought “Wow, how did they do that?” I know I have. New websites are popping up all the time that challenge convention and push the limits of what a website can (and should be).

But what about sites built on WordPress in particular? Because so many people use themes, there’s a reputation that follows this CMS around like it can’t be used to create truly remarkable things. But I’ve got news for the naysayers: WordPress sites can have just as much wow factor.

I’ve spent some time digging through best-of lists, award sites, and asking for input from various WordPress groups to come up with a list as good as I can make it of the best WordPress sites out there right now. Mind you, these sites aren’t just good (if they were, the list would be quadruple its current length); they’re also unique and push boundaries with regard to design, navigation, UX, UI, effects, or content. They are, quite simply, must-see....


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Jeff Domansky's curator insight, September 17, 2015 5:54 PM

Lots of creativity here and a selection of WordPress websites to inspire you.

toxicbocce's comment, September 18, 2015 2:59 AM
Its really good :)
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Web Publishing for All! Introducing Community Translator Tools | Blogs | WordPress | Blogging

Web Publishing for All! Introducing Community Translator Tools | Blogs | WordPress | Blogging | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
We're excited to announce new tools that help make WordPress even more accessible to people around the globe.


Roughly half of the content and traffic on the internet is in English1, yet English is the mother tongue of only about a quarter of internet users2, and less than 5% of the world’s population.3 We believe that WordPress.com should be for everyone, not just English speakers — it’s why we already serve WordPress in 131 languages — but we want to make it even more accessible.4

To keep so many languages up to date we need to make it radically easier for non-English speaking communities to help with translation. We’re proud to announce our latest step in that direction: the Community Translator.


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We're excited to announce new tools that help make WordPress even more accessible to people around the globe.


Roughly half of the content and traffic on the internet is in English1, yet English is the mother tongue of only about a quarter of internet users2, and less than 5% of the world’s population.3 We believe that WordPress.com should be for everyone, not just English speakers — it’s why we already serve WordPress in 131 languages — but we want to make it even more accessible.4

To keep so many languages up to date we need to make it radically easier for non-English speaking communities to help with translation. We’re proud to announce our latest step in that direction: the Community Translator.


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WordPress 4.2.1 Security Release | UPDATE asap!!! | CyberSecurity | Blogs | Blogging

WordPress 4.2.1 Security Release | UPDATE asap!!! | CyberSecurity | Blogs | Blogging | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it

WordPress 4.2.1 is now available. This is a critical security release for all previous versions and we strongly encourage you to update your sites immediately.

A few hours ago, the WordPress team was made aware of a cross-site scripting vulnerability, which could enable commenters to compromise a site. The vulnerability was discovered by Jouko Pynnönen.

WordPress 4.2.1 has begun to roll out as an automatic background update, for sites that support those.

For more information, see the release notes or consult the list of changes.


Download WordPress 4.2.1 or venture over to Dashboard → Updates and simply click “Update Now”.


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Gust MEES's curator insight, April 27, 2015 5:17 PM

WordPress 4.2.1 is now available. This is a critical security release for all previous versions and we strongly encourage you to update your sites immediately.

A few hours ago, the WordPress team was made aware of a cross-site scripting vulnerability, which could enable commenters to compromise a site. The vulnerability was discovered by Jouko Pynnönen.

WordPress 4.2.1 has begun to roll out as an automatic background update, for sites that support those.

For more information, see the release notes or consult the list of changes.


Download WordPress 4.2.1 or venture over to Dashboard → Updates and simply click “Update Now”.


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Also check out this Infographic for 16 Actionable Tips to Improve Wordpress Performance - http://yourescapefrom9to5.com/16-tips-to-improve-wordpress-site-performance-infographic

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New theme: Poly

New theme: Poly | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
It's Theme Thursday! We’re happy to introduce an amazing new premium theme: Poly. Designed by the talented Justin Carroll, Poly is a colorful theme that features a dynamic grid layout perfect for a...

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Free guide: WordPress Security Checklist

Free guide: WordPress Security Checklist | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it

WordPress is not only easy to use, it also comes with many plugins and themes for you to choose from, making it extremely customizable. However, like all other popular platforms, it is also more prone to hacking.

 


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This week in social media (December 9-13, 2013)

This week in social media (December 9-13, 2013) | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
Here is a quick roundup of some of the latest happenings in the social media world.
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13 WordPress plugins to add to your collection

13 WordPress plugins to add to your collection | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
You may remember the two articles I recently curated on WordPress plugins. If you want more, I have found two excellent resources for you. First, a list of seven Twitter plugins reviewed by Nikhil ...
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Five Easy Ways to Transform Your Blog for the Holidays

Five Easy Ways to Transform Your Blog for the Holidays | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
Your WordPress.com site is your home on the web. It only makes sense, then, to spruce it up for the holidays as you would your brick-and-mortar address. With the ideas we include here, you'll be ab...

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Make the Most of Your Customizer: Three Neat Features to Try

Make the Most of Your Customizer: Three Neat Features to Try | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
WordPress.com users show their creativity not only in the content they publish, but also in how they design their sites. We always enjoy seeing how bloggers transform popular themes like Oxygen, Pi...
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WordPress › AntiVirus « WordPress Plugins

WordPress › AntiVirus « WordPress Plugins | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it

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Gust MEES's curator insight, November 2, 2013 8:00 PM

 

WordPress › AntiVirus « WordPress Plugins

 

Learn more:

 

http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2013/06/23/ict-awareness-what-you-should-know/

 

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WordPress › AntiVirus « WordPress Plugins

 

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WordPress › AntiVirus « WordPress Plugins

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New Theme: Writr

New Theme: Writr | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
Happy Halloween! It's Theme Thursday and we are excited to announce Writr, a free content-oriented tumblelog theme. Writr's modern look and attention to crisp typography let your readers focus on t...

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This week in social media: Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Twitter, WordPress

This week in social media: Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Twitter, WordPress | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
Here is a quick roundup of some of the latest happenings in the social media world.
Facebook
Facebook added two mobile app capabilities to help increase install
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26 New Popular WordPress Plugins Worth Checking Out

26 New Popular WordPress Plugins Worth Checking Out | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it

Design WordPress websites faster and better with these new popular WordPress plugins! These great plugins will help you create awesome sliders in minutes, set up event calendars and even showcase digital ebooks!

In this list of 26 new popular WordPress plugins worth checking out, you will also find awesome plugins which will help you create beautiful forms, admin themes, woocommerce special features and many other useful things!

Here they are! Which one do you want to use?...


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Jeff Domansky's curator insight, September 21, 2015 11:41 PM

Lots of really great WordPress plug-ins to choose from.

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Best Free WordPress Themes Available in 2015 | Elegant Themes

Best Free WordPress Themes Available in 2015 | Elegant Themes | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it

As one of the most successful premium theme shops in the business, Elegant Themes is best known for its top of the line themes and plugins. Even on this blog, we tend to talk about how best to use those themes and plugins (or themes and plugins like them) to get the most out of WordPress. But today, I’m going to do something a little bit different. I’m going to roundup some of my personal favorite, free WordPress themes.


The Best Free WordPress Themes Available in 2015The themes I’ve collected below are all available via the official WordPress plugin repository. I selected most of them based on a combination of their popularity, user rating, and design. Those that do not have particularly high download counts or that are relatively new and untested made the cut due to unique design and/or standout plugin compatibility....


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Jeff Domansky's curator insight, July 4, 2015 12:42 PM

Awesome roundup of best FREE WordPress themes by Nathan Weller in the Elegant themes blog.. Terrific resource for blogging, marketing, storytelling, publishing and PR pros. Recommended tools and valuable reading!  10/10

Jeff Domansky's comment, July 4, 2015 12:47 PM
Super list. Highly recommended.
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Millions of WordPress Websites at Risk from in-the-wild Exploit | CyberSecurity | XSS

Millions of WordPress Websites at Risk from in-the-wild Exploit | CyberSecurity | XSS | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
Many WordPress sites are at risk of hijack, after cross-site scripting vulnerability uncovered.


If you find the similarity in names between wordpress.org and wordpress.com somewhat confusing, you’re not alone.


But, in answer to your question, if you’re using wordpress.com you are not at risk.



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Gust MEES's curator insight, May 7, 2015 7:34 AM
Many WordPress sites are at risk of hijack, after cross-site scripting vulnerability uncovered.


If you find the similarity in names between wordpress.org and wordpress.com somewhat confusing, you’re not alone.


But, in answer to your question, if you’re using wordpress.com you are not at risk.


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WordPress: Announcing New Embed Support for Getty Images

WordPress: Announcing New Embed Support for Getty Images | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
Getty Images' vast library of award-winning professional photographs and illustrations is now at the disposal of every WordPress.com blogger.



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New Themes: Motif and Suits

New Themes: Motif and Suits | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
It's the first Theme Thursday of 2014, and we're kicking the year off with two new free themes. Motif was designed to help you create a beautiful online presence for your business. You can integrat...

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Get your new blog off to a great start (Hint: we can help!)

Get your new blog off to a great start (Hint: we can help!) | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
Publishing a blog can be tons of fun, and a great way to make friends and create opportunities. Starting one couldn't be easier: sign up, pick a theme, and off you go. But maintaining one and build...

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Gust MEES's curator insight, January 2, 2014 4:15 AM

 

A very good idea...

 

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Hacked WordPress Site Hosts Thousands of Links to Pharmacy Scams

Hacked WordPress Site Hosts Thousands of Links to Pharmacy Scams | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
The issue of hacked WordPress sites continues to persist, as evidenced by one victimized URL being used to host links to thousands if not millions or billions of shady pharmaceutical sites without the knowledge of the owners.

 

===> And, the team recommended the common-sense step of upgrading WordPress and all plugins to their latest versions. <===

 


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Gust MEES's curator insight, December 11, 2013 6:35 PM

 

===> And, the team recommended the common-sense step of upgrading WordPress and all plugins to their latest versions. <===

 

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http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet/?tag=WordPress

 

Gust MEES's curator insight, December 11, 2013 6:39 PM

 

===> And, the team recommended the common-sense step of upgrading WordPress and all plugins to their latest versions. <===

 

Learn more:

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet/?tag=WordPress

 

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Improved Theme Preview, Widgets Management, and a Responsive Dashboard

Improved Theme Preview, Widgets Management, and a Responsive Dashboard | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
We've launched a number of updates, from visual enhancements to handy admin tools, to improve your overall WordPress.com experience. Here's a rundown of what's new: Improved theme preview: A sleeke...

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Tools to Promote Your Events

Tools to Promote Your Events | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
Party planning for the holidays? Scheming up a New Year's Eve 2013 bash? Or, maybe you host regular gatherings, like a weekly book-swap-and-wine-tasting night, or are planning "NaNoWriMoNowWhat?" w...

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Gust MEES's curator insight, November 20, 2013 5:15 PM

 

Check it out to get BETTER!!!

 

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The Top 10 Ways Blogs and WordPress Are Used in Schools | The Edublogger

The Top 10 Ways Blogs and WordPress Are Used in Schools | The Edublogger | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it

 

But now, WordPress is used for way more than blogs and powers around 20% of the entire web!

 

It never stops amazing us when we see all of the different ways that educators are using Edublogs and we don’t get to share them all often enough.

 


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Wordpress Likes!

Wordpress Likes! | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
At the bottom of every WordPress.com post is a little message that looks like this: This is the Like button, and it's a way for people to show their appreciation for posts they come across on WordP...

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Gust MEES's curator insight, November 1, 2013 9:52 AM

 

Over time and as the post grows in popularity, this can change into an outpouring of appreciation and a gallery of Gravatars showing the world that the post is completely amazing...


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http://www.scoop.it/t/wordpress-annotum-for-education-science-journal-publishing


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WordPress 3.7 released - complete with automatic security updates!

WordPress 3.7 released - complete with automatic security updates! | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
Automatic updating comes to self-hosted WordPress sites, with the hope of stamping out security vulnerabilities.

If you run a WordPress-powered website, check today which version you are running - and upgrade to "Basie".

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