Learning from libraries that use WordPress : content-management system best practices and case studies / Kyle M.L. Jones, Polly-Alida Farrington.

Explores the variety of ways libraries are implementing WordPress as a CMS, from simple "out-of-the-box" websites to large sites with many custom features. Emphasizing a library-specific perspective, the authors analyze the software's strengths and weaknesses, spotlighting its advanta...

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Main Authors: Jones, Kyle M. L. (Author), Farrington, Polly-Alida (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago : American Library Association, 2013.
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