Drupal 7 Primer: Creating CMS-Based Websites: A Guide for Beginners
- 3h 4m
- Todd Kelsey
- Cengage Course PTR
- 2012
In the past, in order to make a website, you had to manually assemble all the files and develop a fair amount of technical expertise; however, an open source content management system (CMS) like Drupal can automate and significantly simplify many parts of the process. This book contains an easy-to-understand introduction to related concepts and a series of step-by-step examples that can help you learn how to use Drupal to create and maintain a website. The coverage also includes using a "quick-install" Web hosting account, which can greatly reduce the complexity of installing Drupal. You'll find that this book is written with beginners in mind; no prior expertise is required, except some familiarity with how to browse the Internet and use a PC. By the end of the book, you'll have a working knowledge of content management systems, installing and building a site in Drupal, and various Web promotion tactics that can help you share your new site with the world.
About the Author
Todd Kelsey, PhD., is an internationally-known writer and educator, and has appeared as a featured technical expert on television. As CFTW's CEO, Todd has served as a volunteer/advisor to organizations such as One Laptop Per Child (laptop.org), Meadan (meedan.net), and Kids Caring for Kids (kidscaring4kids.org).
In this Book
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Why CMS?
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Learning About Content Management Systems—Starting with Google Sites
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Exploring CMS: Showcase Sites, Live Demos, and Other Resources
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CMS Concepts—Visual Tour of a CMS-Based Site
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Getting Started—One-Click Installation
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Easy Security—Taming the Monster
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Configuration
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Easy Content—Google Ajax Wizards
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Easy Information—Google Analytics
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Easy Administration—Ongoing Management
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Easy Expansion—Adding Content and Menus
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Modules to Simplify Content Creation
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Exploring Themes and Modules
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Promoting Your Site on Social Networks
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Promoting Your Drupal Site with Social Advertising
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Integrating Ecommerce: Google Checkout and Other Options