{"id":8585,"date":"2023-03-30T20:06:29","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T14:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/?p=8585"},"modified":"2023-03-30T20:06:31","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T14:36:31","slug":"wordpress-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wordpress-books\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best WordPress Books [2023]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"gutentoc tocactive ullist\"><div class=\"gutentoc-toc-wrap\"><div class=\"gutentoc-toc-title-wrap\"><div class=\"gutentoc-toc-title\">Table Of Contents<\/div><div id=\"open\" class=\"text_open\">show<\/div><\/div><div id=\"toclist\"><div class=\"gutentoc-toc__list-wrap\"><ul class=\"gutentoc-toc__list\"><li><a href=\"#what-is-wordpress\">What is WordPress?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-best-wordpress-books\">The Best WordPress Books<\/a><\/li><ul class=\"gutentoc-toc__list\"><li><a href=\"#1-wordpress-for-beginners-\">1. WordPress for Beginners <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-wordpress-for-dummies\">2. WordPress For Dummies<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-wordpress-40-site-blueprints-2nd-edition-build-your-own-website-using-best-practices\">3. WordPress 4.0 Site Blueprints 2nd Edition: Build Your Own Website Using Best Practices<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-wordpress-the-missing-manual-3rd-edition\">4. WordPress: The Missing Manual 3rd Edition<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-wordpress-5-complete-build-beautiful-and-feature-rich-websites-from-scratch-7th-edition\">5. WordPress 5 Complete: Build beautiful and feature-rich websites from scratch, 7th Edition<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#6-wordpress-visual-quickstart-guide-3rd-edition\">6. WordPress: Visual QuickStart Guide (3rd Edition)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#7-wordpress-30-bible-2nd-edition\">7. WordPress 3.0 Bible (2nd Edition)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#8-wordpress-absolute-beginners-guide\">8. WordPress Absolute Beginner&#8217;s Guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#9-professional-wordpress-plugin-development-2nd-edition\">9. Professional WordPress Plugin Development 2nd Edition<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#10-wordpress-theme-development-beginners-guide---third-edition\">10. WordPress Theme Development: Beginner&#8217;s Guide &#8211; Third Edition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq--\">FAQ<strong>:<\/strong><\/a><\/li><ul class=\"gutentoc-toc__list\"><li><a href=\"#q1-can-beginners-use-wordpress\">Q.1: Can beginners use WordPress?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#q2-how-do-i-learn-wordpress\">Q.2: How do I learn WordPress?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#q3-what-is-wordpress-for\">Q.3: What is WordPress for?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking to advance your knowledge of WordPress? Then you\u2019ve come to the right place! Almost every website uses WordPress to publish content. This article is a compilation of the best WordPress books to get you on the right track.\u00a0 In this article, we will discuss the rating, and latest editions of various books on WordPress, and we will also share a list of the best WordPress books for beginners. Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-wordpress\">What is WordPress?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress is a website content management system (CMS). This allows you to manage the entire website through a single interface. You can install it on your web server and manage the website through a web-based interface, or you can use WordPress hosting, which is a service that hosts your website for you. WordPress has been around since 2003. It was initially created by Matthew MacAulay, who is a programmer, blogger, and photographer. WordPress is one of the most popular websites used to publish content. It allows you to create a blog and allows you to add images and media. You can also create a website with WordPress. WordPress is free to use. However, web hosting and other services cost money. A basic website on WordPress costs around $10 a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-best-wordpress-books\">The Best WordPress Books<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many books on WordPress available. The trick here is to choose the right one for you. So, let\u2019s start with the best WordPress books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-wordpress-for-beginners-\"><span id=\"1-wordpress-for-beginners\">1. WordPress for Beginners <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"WordPress for Beginners 2021\"  class=\"wp-image-8975 pk-lazyload\"  width=\"196\"  height=\"250\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-for-Beginners-2021.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-for-Beginners-2021.jpg 392w, https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-for-Beginners-2021-235x300.jpg 235w, https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-for-Beginners-2021-380x485.jpg 380w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">WordPress for Beginners is a good book for beginners who want to learn how to build their own websites using WordPress. The author of this book is Dr Andy Williams. It\u2019s one of the most comprehensive WordPress books that covers all you need to know about WordPress from installation through design, content management, SEO, and more. This book has over 700 pages with over 20 chapters covering topics such as setting up your own blog or site with WordPress, creating posts, adding images and videos, managing comments and spamming users, and setting up your own domain name and hosting provider, SEO basics and more. It\u2019s a great book for beginners who want to learn the ins and outs of WordPress.The ratings of this book are 4.2 out of 5 on Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-wordpress-for-dummies\">2. WordPress For Dummies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"WordPress For Dummies\"  class=\"wp-image-8976 pk-lazyload\"  width=\"199\"  height=\"250\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-For-Dummies.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-For-Dummies.jpg 398w, https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-For-Dummies-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-For-Dummies-380x476.jpg 380w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress For Dummies is another good WordPress guide for beginners. The author of this book is Lisa Sabin-Wilson. This book has over 400 pages and covers topics such as how to install WordPress, create your own blog or website, how to edit your content using WordPress, and how to customize your theme and design using plugins, widgets, and more. It also covers topics such as setting up your own domain name and hosting provider, SEO basics, using Facebook with WordPress, and much more. It\u2019s a good guide if you want to learn the basics of WordPress without having to read through hundreds of pages of text. The ratings of this book are 4.5\/5 stars on Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-wordpress-40-site-blueprints-2nd-edition-build-your-own-website-using-best-practices\"><span id=\"3-wordpress-4-0-site-blueprints-2nd-edition-build-your-own-website-using-best-practices\">3. WordPress 4.0 Site Blueprints 2nd Edition: Build Your Own Website Using Best Practices<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"WordPress 4.0 Site Blueprints\"  class=\"wp-image-8977 pk-lazyload\"  width=\"203\"  height=\"250\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-4.0-Site-Blueprints.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-4.0-Site-Blueprints.jpg 406w, https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-4.0-Site-Blueprints-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-4.0-Site-Blueprints-380x468.jpg 380w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress 4.0 Site Blueprints: Build Your Own Website Using Best Practices is another good WordPress book for beginners who want to learn the ins and outs of WordPress. It\u2019s a good book for beginners because it shows you how to build a website from scratch using best practices and examples. It\u2019s also very well written and easy to understand. The author of this book is Rachel McCollin. This book has over 400 pages, so it covers everything you need to know about building websites with WordPress. The ratings of this book are very good and it has a 4.2-star rating on Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-wordpress-the-missing-manual-3rd-edition\">4. WordPress: The Missing Manual 3rd Edition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"WordPress: The Missing Manual 3rd Edition\"  class=\"wp-image-8978 pk-lazyload\"  width=\"191\"  height=\"250\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-The-Missing-Manual-3rd-Edition.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-The-Missing-Manual-3rd-Edition.jpg 381w, https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-The-Missing-Manual-3rd-Edition-229x300.jpg 229w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress: The Missing Manual is another good WordPress book for beginners who want to learn and become masters in WordPress. It\u2019s also a very well-written book that covers everything you need to know about building websites with WordPress. The author of this book is Matthew MacDonald and it has over 500 pages, so it covers everything you need to know about using WordPress for beginners as well as some advanced topics such as the basics of HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript. It also covers topics such as setting up your own domain name and hosting provider, SEO basics, Facebook integration with WordPress, and much more. The rating of this book is 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon and the book is also downloaded more than 41,000 times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-wordpress-5-complete-build-beautiful-and-feature-rich-websites-from-scratch-7th-edition\">5. WordPress 5 Complete: Build beautiful and feature-rich websites from scratch, 7th Edition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"WordPress 5 Complete\"  class=\"wp-image-8979 pk-lazyload\"  width=\"203\"  height=\"250\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-5-Complete.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-5-Complete.jpg 405w, https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-5-Complete-243x300.jpg 243w, https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-5-Complete-380x469.jpg 380w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress 5 Complete (7th Edition) is another great book for beginners who want to learn WordPress from scratch. It\u2019s written by author Karol Krol and it has over 434 pages packed full of useful information about using WordPress for building websites as well as some advanced topics such as SEO, security, and dealing with spam. It covers everything from the basics of WordPress to more advanced topics such as creating your own themes and plugins, writing your own plugins and themes, customizing the admin side of WordPress, and much more. The ratings of this book are 4.2 out of 5 based on over 400 customer reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-wordpress-visual-quickstart-guide-3rd-edition\">6. WordPress: Visual QuickStart Guide (3rd Edition)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"WordPress: Visual QuickStart Guide\"  class=\"wp-image-8980 pk-lazyload\"  width=\"192\"  height=\"250\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-Visual-QuickStart-Guide.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-Visual-QuickStart-Guide.jpg 383w, https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-Visual-QuickStart-Guide-230x300.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-Visual-QuickStart-Guide-380x495.jpg 380w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress: Visual QuickStart Guide (3rd Edition) is another good book for beginners who want to learn the ins and outs of WordPress. It\u2019s written by author Jessica Beck who has been working with WordPress since 2005. This book covers everything you need to know about using WordPress including setting up a blog or website, setting up a domain name, installing WordPress on your server, installing themes for WordPress, and creating content for your website or blog using a variety of methods such as using HTML snippets or an online tool such as Blogger or Typepad. It also covers how to customize your site using widgets, customizing the look of your site with themes, and more. The ratings of this book are 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"7-wordpress-30-bible-2nd-edition\"><span id=\"7-wordpress-3-0-bible-2nd-edition\">7. WordPress 3.0 Bible (2nd Edition)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"WordPress 3.0 Bible\"  class=\"wp-image-8981 pk-lazyload\"  width=\"225\"  height=\"282\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-3.0-Bible.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-3.0-Bible.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-3.0-Bible-239x300.jpg 239w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress 3.0 Bible (2nd Edition) is another good beginner&#8217;s guide that covers everything you need to know about using WordPress including how to install, configure and upgrade your site as well as how to use themes, widgets and a variety of other features that come with WordPress. It\u2019s written by Aaron Brazell who is the author of many computer books and has been using WordPress since 2005. This book was updated for version 3.0 which was released in June 2010 and includes new features such as custom post types, custom fields, revisions, and more that were added in this release. The ratings of this book are very good averaging about 4.5 out of 5 stars based on reviews by users who purchased the book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"8-wordpress-absolute-beginners-guide\">8. WordPress Absolute Beginner&#8217;s Guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"WordPress Absolute Beginner's Guide\"  class=\"wp-image-8982 pk-lazyload\"  width=\"191\"  height=\"250\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-Absolute-Beginners-Guide.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-Absolute-Beginners-Guide.jpg 382w, https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-Absolute-Beginners-Guide-230x300.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-Absolute-Beginners-Guide-380x496.jpg 380w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress Absolute Beginner&#8217;s Guide is a comprehensive guide to WordPress that covers everything you need to know about using WordPress including how to install, configure and upgrade your site as well as how to use themes, widgets and a variety of other features that come with WordPress. It\u2019s written by Tris Hussey who is the creator of the famous WordPress blogging platform, and the author of many computer books and has been using WordPress since 2005. This book was updated for version 1.0 which was released on May 1, 2014, and includes new features such as custom post types, custom fields, revisions, and more that were added in this release. The rating of this book is 4.5 out of 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"9-professional-wordpress-plugin-development-2nd-edition\">9. Professional WordPress Plugin Development 2nd Edition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Professional WordPress Plugin Development\"  class=\"wp-image-8983 pk-lazyload\"  width=\"200\"  height=\"250\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Professional-WordPress-Plugin-Development.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Professional-WordPress-Plugin-Development.jpg 399w, https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Professional-WordPress-Plugin-Development-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Professional-WordPress-Plugin-Development-380x475.jpg 380w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a very detailed guide to creating your own WordPress plugins from scratch. It\u2019s written by Brad Williams. The second edition of this book was updated for version 2.0 which was released in May 2021 and includes new features such as the new admin bar, custom post types, custom fields, and revisions that were added in this release. This book covers everything you need to know about designing themes including the basics of HTML, CSS, PHP, and more as well as how to make use of the Theme Customizer which was added in WordPress 3.4 and includes new features such as the new admin bar, custom post types, custom fields, revisions and more that were added in this release. The ratings of this book are very high with 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"10-wordpress-theme-development-beginners-guide---third-edition\"><span id=\"10-wordpress-theme-development-beginners-guide-third-edition\">10. WordPress Theme Development: Beginner&#8217;s Guide &#8211; Third Edition<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"WordPress Theme Development\"  class=\"wp-image-8984 pk-lazyload\"  width=\"203\"  height=\"250\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-Theme-Development.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-Theme-Development.jpg 406w, https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-Theme-Development-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/www.interviewbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/WordPress-Theme-Development-380x468.jpg 380w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a very detailed guide to creating your own WordPress themes from scratch. It\u2019s written by Rachel McCollin who has been using WordPress since 2008 and has been developing themes for the platform since 2010. This book covers everything you need to know about theme development including the basics of HTML, CSS, PHP, and more as well as how to make use of the Theme Customizer which was added in WordPress 3.4 and includes new features such as the new admin bar, custom post types, custom fields, revisions and more that were added in this release. The ratings of this book is average with 3.1 out of 5 stars on Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress is a great CMS for creating blogs. However, it is not suitable for creating websites because of its limitations. So, before you go for it, you must know the pros and cons of WordPress so that you can make the right decision.\u00a0 WordPress books can help learn the basics of WordPress. You should also make sure to check the cons of WordPress so that you can avoid them and get the most out of your WordPress books. The best book recommended to beginners is WordPress For Dummies, Second Edition. It has a 4.5 out of 5 stars rating on Amazon and can be used to learn the basics of WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faq--\"><span id=\"faq\">FAQ<strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"q1-can-beginners-use-wordpress\"><span id=\"q-1-can-beginners-use-wordpress\">Q.1: Can beginners use WordPress?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0 Yes, WordPress is a good choice for beginners. You should, however, know that WordPress has been around for a long time and there are many plugins available to make your life easier. So it is advisable to use these plugins as well if you are new to WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"q2-how-do-i-learn-wordpress\"><span id=\"q-2-how-do-i-learn-wordpress\">Q.2: How do I learn WordPress?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0 WordPress is a great tool for both beginners and experts. You can get started with WordPress by reading some of the books on WordPress that we have listed above. You can also learn about WordPress by going through articles on the internet and forums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"q3-what-is-wordpress-for\"><span id=\"q-3-what-is-wordpress-for\">Q.3: What is WordPress for?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: <\/strong>\u00a0WordPress is a great tool for everyone. If you want to create a website, you can use WordPress. If you want to create a blog, you can use WordPress. There are so many things that you can do with WordPress. 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