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We’re Moving to WP Engine!

Tomorrow evening, we’ll be migrating our site to WP Engine. Find out how this move will affect you, and why we’re so impressed with the team at WP Engine.

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Sponsor a WP101 Tutorial Video!

We’ve already begun the process of re-recording our entire WordPress 101 video tutorial series to cover the latest features in WordPress version 3.3. And we’d like to give you the opportunity to sponsor any video or combination of videos you like, introducing your service to thousands of WordPress beginners!

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Free October Webinars from WP101.com

WP101.com is pleased to announce the schedule for our first FREE ONLINE WEBINARS available in October to members and non-members alike!

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James Dalman joins WP101 Team!

WP101 is pleased to announce that James Dalman will be joining the team to help provide our members with brand new content and premium training.

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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to WordPress

While most of our members prefer to learn how to use WordPress via online tutorial videos, many folks still like to keep a reference guide handy. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to WordPress is just such a guidebook, and should make its way to your shelf.

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Need a Custom WordPress Theme? Check out WPCoder!

If you’re looking for a strong, talented team of WordPress developers to help you bring your own custom site design to life, look no further than WPCoder.

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Win a $100 Apple Gift Card from WP101!

Thanks to the support of the WordPress community, we’re closing in on 2,000 members! To celebrate, we’re going to award a $100 gift card to the 2,000th person who joins WP101. Help us spread the word!

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2010 Wishie Award

WP101 Wins Best Overall Membership Site!

WP101 is proud to have won the coveted, 2010 Wishie Award for Best Overall Membership Site. Hundreds of sites were nominated during this year’s contest, and thousands of individuals voted online, which makes the award even more meaningful.

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the Write View in WordPress 2.6 for iPhone and iPad

WordPress v2.6 for iPhone and iPad Released

The long-awaited update to WordPress for iOS, version 2.6, is now live in the App Store, with support for direct video uploading, media library, better support for multiple blogs, and much more!

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Pay what you wish and be a part of something meaningful.

We’re excited to announce two big changes to WP101 that we hope will make this site accessible to more folks, while also doing something remarkable that will make a difference in the lives of women everywhere.

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WordPress for Dummies - 3rd Edition

WordPress For Dummies – 3rd Edition (August 2010)

The bestselling guide to WordPress, fully updated for the newest version of WordPress, has just been released!

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WordPress 3.0

What’s New in WordPress 3.0?

It’s official… WordPress 3.0 is here! Code-named, “Thelonious,” this release has been the work of 218 contributors, and adds more than 1,200 bug fixes and new features to the popular content management system.

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WordPress 101 Testimonial

“No better way to introduce the basics of WordPress.”

“While researching WordPress tutorials, we came across the WordPress 101 video series. We were so impressed with these videos that we now purchase a subscription for every new client whose site will be WordPress-powered. Doing so has saved us many hours of time, and for web developers, time is money. There is simply no better way to introduce the basics of WordPress.”

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Build a Website

How to Build a Cheap Website for $100 (or less!)

Follow this FREE, step-by-step tutorial and learn how to design, build, and host your own website for less than a hundred bucks!

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Finally. Custom WordPress Forms Made Easy!

If you’ve been searching for a WordPress plugin that will enable you to create custom contact forms for your posts and pages, Gravity Forms is the only plugin you need to check out! Create gorgeous forms in an easy-to-use interface, collect, and manage form contents directly within the WordPress interface!

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Get WP101 + 21 WordPress Themes for $49!

We’re extremely proud to announce that the WordPress 101 tutorial videos are now available as part of a subscription to Graph Paper Press, creators of minimalist themes for professional photographers, videographers, designers, bloggers and online magazines.

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Power Tips For WordPress Template Developers

Jacob Goldman has just released a thorough collection of mini-tutorials, containing 8 tips for WordPress template developers that address common CMS implementation challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran when it comes to making advanced changes to your template files, or you’re just wanting to add some cool features to your site, these tips are well-documented and easy to follow.

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What’s New in WordPress 2.8?

The hard-working WordPress team has just released the latest upgrade to their increasingly-popular content management system. WordPress 2.8 “Baker” is named in honor of noted trumpeter and vocalist, Chet Baker, and is primarily a “fit and finish” release with many improvements, and nearly 800 bug fixes.

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Top 50 WordPress Tutorials from Tuts+

Author Glen Stansberry has compiled a fantastic list of 50 WordPress tutorials ranging from basics and theme tips to back end and plugins, with plenty of links to keep you busy for a long while.

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Build your own membership site with WishList Member and WordPress!

Once of the most common questions I’ve been asked is how to build a membership site (like this one), using WordPress. After purchasing and trying nearly a half-dozen different plugins, I’m happy to say that I’ve finally found a simple solution!

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10 Killer WordPress Hacks

Smashing Magazine just published a fantastic list of 10 useful WordPress hacks to unleash the power of your favorite blogging engine. Each hack has an accompanying explanation, so you’ll not only unleash the power of WordPress but also understand how it works.

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8 Handy WordPress MySQL Hacks

Jean-Baptiste Jung has written an incredibly useful article for Smashing Magazine (a great source for WordPress tips, BTW), outlining 8 useful MySQL hacks for WordPress. Each section of this post presents a problem, suggests a solution and provides an explanation to help you understand the solution.

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