concrete5 Beginner's Guide

Book Description

Concrete5 is a content management system for PHP developers. It can be used to build a range of sites and is particularly optimized for creating marketing websites. The Concrete5 Beginner's Guide will show you how to get up and running with Concrete5 as quickly and painlessly as possible. Taking you from installation to deployment, this is the only reference that you will need for creating your new Concrete5 site. By using a number of real-world examples, as well as taking you through the set up of a sample site, this book will enable you to become familiar with all of Concrete5's features. Use add-ons, themes, and blocks to give your site the look-and-feel that you desire. Simple PHP will enable you to customize the layout and navigation options of your site, as well extend the dashboard giving you a fully functional, professional site in no time.

What you will learn

• Navigate your way around the toolbar and dashboard in order to edit your site Install add-ons and themes to make your site aesthetically pleasing Customize the layout of your site to enable your users to find what they need quickly Use Concrete5 blocks to add pictures. Extend the dashboard to add functionality to your blocks Deploy your site to the server

Who this book is for