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WordPress is sometimes tricky when you initially use it for content creation. If you have a hard time getting used to it, it is easy to feel overwhelmed or give up. Don't stay an amateur. Keep reading to find out how you can use WordPress like a pro.

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When linking internally, you don't have to enter your domain name into the URL field. Instead, just include the information which comes after the first /, such http://itt-tech.edu/teach/list/it-web.cfm as /index.html. Don't forget to also insert an SEO keyword-rich title so that you can get even more bang for your search rank.

Try installing a caching plugin in your WordPress site. There are many out there, but a popular one is W3 Total Cache. This plugin simply caches the website and keeps it from reloading each time a page is reloaded. This makes your site faster. It speeds things up because every file isn't being called every time a page reloads.

Just because a plugin has a price, that isn't a reason you should overlook using it. Compare the time saving capabilities of the plugin versus the price. If it's cheap and gives you tons of features, it may be worth the price.

If you want to spice up your comment section, consider plugins which allow you or your readers to customize their posts. For example, Gravatar allows them to choose their own avatar to appear next to their posts, meaning that their content can easily be picked out across all Wordpress sites.

Try to manage your comments. No one wants to look at spam. Don't let the spam in your blog's comment sections get out of hand. Try to eliminate spam entirely or, at least, keep it to a minimum. Install a plugin that can cut down on spam. Delete any spam that slips through in your comments.

The Relevanssi plugin allows you to search your logs to find out what your users are interested in reading. Why does this matter? When you have writer's block, you can check out the results it provides to know what you should be researching and posting about on your site.

Wordpress is one of the most simple tools you can use in building a professional website. You can stick with the basics, or learn more advanced skills to unlock the power of this amazing tool. Continue to spend time learning about its features, and experiment with it. Before long, you will be building the website of your dreams.