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This is an efficient guide, explaining the nuances of how to extract the very best out of wordpress. Summary Of The Book Wordpress is, at present the most widely used blogging mechanism in the whole world. An estimated sixty million websites use Wordpress, a number that is unprecedented. Wordpress is basically an open source platform, which relies on peer support for its functioning, and is free of cost. Head First WordPress is designed to provide the reader, insight into the workings and features of the latest version of Wordpress 3.0. Wordpress is used primarily for blogging, and the main mantra in order to become a successful blogger is how attractive and presentable one can make one’s blog in order to lure more traffic. This book will guide the potential blogger to make his/her blog unique, both in appearance and content, and also how to garner more attention online. Head First WordPress will help the user customise the blog to his/her content, by using custom URLs, Plugins, and Templates. The book also comes with a free reference website, where the enthusiastic user may download pre defined themes to use in their blog. The book covers the technical aspects required to have a strong understanding of Wordpress, like creating MySQL, configuration files, exploring the Wordpress platform, Templates, Tagging and Editing, Managing Spam, etc. The book is designed, keeping in mind the latest advancements in cognitive science, and learning theory to aid in the easy understanding and comprehension of the user. Head First WordPress primarily features visually rich and descriptive content, rather than the usual text based system to stimulate the brain, as well as the imagination. About Jeff Siarto Jeff Siarto is an esteemed website developer, specialising in user interface. He has worked for a host of web based companies, like O'Reilly Media and PC World. He has also published other books, like Head First Web Design. Jeff Siarto mainly writes on technical interface oriented topics, in which he specialises.However, his books are known for their visually rich content, and user friendly style. Jeff currently resides in Chicago, and is also an adjunct instructor at the Michigan State University. He also holds the post of Chief Technology Officer at Loudpixel, a company which he founded with his wife and friend. He spends his spare time on social networking sites, and flying RC airplanes.