Essential Links

WordPress.org - Where you may download WordPress code and learn much about the package.

WordPress Wikipedia entry - A useful quick intro to WordPress.

WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org - A detailed explanation of the confusion between the system and the free website service.

WordPress MU - The multiuser version that allows you to operate many WordPress sites from your server.

WordPress Plugin Directory - Source for thousands of free plugins.

WordCamp - These periodic meetings held in cities around the world are a great way to get started in WordPress, catch up on the latest news, or network with other users

WordPress SEO - Subtitled “The Definitive Guide To Higher Rankings For Your Blog”, this article lives up to it’s name.  Renowned WordPress consultant Joost de Valk lays out the basics that any business site needs to begin getting noticed by the search engines.

W3 Schools - Setting up and modifying WordPress does not require coding ability, but a grasp of programming concepts is certainly useful. W3 Schools is a great free resource offering detailed courses in HTML, CSS, PHP and other codes used by WordPress and on the Internet.