Learning WordPress can be a great publishing tool that is especially useful in the field of blogging and website management. WordPress integrates great features, easy to use interface, and the ability to integrate multiple platforms into one seamless action of posting. There are many facets to learning WordPress, but you should take some time to familiarize yourself with features such as as the Administration Panel, Theme, and the use of Widgets.

After creating a WordPress account, you will want to familiarize yourself with the Administration Panel. The Administration Panel is presented in sections that include the header, navigation area, work area, and the footer. The header will show the name of your blog and is displayed as a link to your main page. In this section, you will also find your privacy settings, favorites menu, link to your profile, and the Log Out feature. On the left-side screen you will find the navigation menu that has all the administrative functions that can be performed. All features can be hidden or collapsed by hovering over the title area. The largest area is the work area. This area is where your posting ideas are collected and arranged. In the footer, which is at the bottom of the Administration Panel, you can find links to documentation and feedback. Feedback is a useful part of WordPress that allows website viewers to leave valuable opinions that can be used in further polishing your website.

Another feature that you will want to take into consideration is the Theme. In this section, you can customize the look and style of your website. The theme, also called a 'skin', comes in packages that include graphics, text, and colors. There is a long list of Themes for WordPress users to select. There is even a Theme Swticher plugin that can help publishers switch out the style with ease and also includes a preview function to view your website. Another neat feature of WordPress is the ease of using Widgets. Widgets are gadgets that can be used for multiple purposes and are easy to incorporate into your website through drag-and-drop user interface. These gadgets can be used to add extra components to your website such as categories, recent posts, recent comments, and even archives. In addition, gadgets that integrate social media such as Twitter, FaceBook, and MySpace can be used to deliver information faster and easier than ever.