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I plan to produce an entire series on web design and desktop publishing, so let me know in the comments how you like this tutorial. Next up will be:
How to choose and install a theme.
Basic plugins
Must-have advanced plugins
The difference between posts and pages
Creating your first post
Creating your first page
SEO for WordPress
Responsive Design
Affiliate Marketing
Desktop publishing
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