This page will feature links to assorted resources which might be helpful to you in your WordPress endeavours.
There is really no reason I know of to not be using Google Analytics and Google Webmaster Tools.? Other than the fact that Google sells your information to the corporations and provides it to the government for free.? Other than that there is no reason not to use them.
Books:
Confessions of an Online Hustler – Now in it’s 2nd edition. Expanded and revised. You don’t have to like his opinions and you probably won’t. Regardless of that Matt Forney has written a book that distils his years of blogging experience into a practical and no bullshit approach to blogging.? Printed or ebook format, with a 30 day money back guarantee.
Don’t Make Me Think – The definitive book on web usability.? There is no typical internet user.? If people can’t find what they want on your site they aren’t going to stick around.
Trust Me, I’m Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator – A guide to being, manipulating or avoiding sleazy bloggers.? You choose which path to take.? Understanding this stuff is critical to your success.
Whitepapers by me:
Initial Configuration of your WordPress.com installation -> PDF file.
Initial Configuration of your WordPress.org installation -> PDF file.
The WordPress Loop:
WordPress the loop | Complete Tutorial with List of Best Loop Tutorials
Blog Posts & Links by others:
WordPress Housekeeping – Keeping your site clean and tidy and dust free.
Scan your WordPress site for Malware at Sucuri.net.
The Website Engineer WordPress Podcast – A podcast about WordPress and related topics.
12 Websites You Probably Didn’t Know You Can Build With WordPress -? 12 things you may not have known you can do with WordPress.
The WordPress Handbook at WP Kube – many great resources to pump up your WordPress experience.
What is the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org?
Learn WordPress.com – a quick guide to get you up to speed on using WordPress.com (not WordPress.org).
WordPress Stack Exchange – a forum where you can ask questions and get support for WordPress.org
13 Useful WordPress SQL Queries You Wish You Knew Earlier
Submit ideas for improving WordPress
WordPress.org Themes Directory
Social Media and Other Such Stuff Posts by Others:
How to Dramatically Improve Your Web Site
17 Ways Marketers Can Leverage Facebook Graph Search
10 Ways to Use Your Personal Facebook Profile for Business