WordPress 101

From installing WordPress to using themes, plugins and adding content, we’ll walk you through getting started with the world’s most used content management system.

WordPresss 101 is a full-day workshop on Friday, July 17 designed for those who are just getting started with WordPress, or who may not even have a WordPress website yet. To get the most out of WordPress 101, we suggest you attend the entire workshop from beginning to end. For details of the topics covered, click the more link.

WordPress 101 is a full-day workshop designed for those who are just getting started with WordPress, or who may not even have a WordPress website yet. Below is a brief outline of the topics covered.

What IS WordPress Anyway? On overview of the software.

  • WordPress.com vs Self-Hosted WordPress
  • Installing WordPress

Adjusting The General Settings

  • Review the General Settings
  • Review Your Writing Settings
  • Review Your Reading Settings
  • Review Your Discussion Settings
  • Review Your Media Settings

Getting to Know Your Dashboard

  • Customizing Your Dashboard
  • Dashboard: Media
  • Dashboard: Pages
  • Dashboard: Comments
  • Dashboard: Appearance
  • Dashboard: Plugins
  • Dashboard: Users
  • Dashboard: Tools
  • Screen Options

Adding Content To Your WordPress Website

  • Pages Versus Posts: What’s the Difference?
  • The Importance of Regular, Relevant Content
  • Planning Your Parent and Child Pages
  • Adding Pages
  • Planning Your Posts: Categories and Tags
  • Adding Posts
  • Getting Familiar With The ToolBar
  • Publishing Options: Status, Visibility, Schedule
  • Adding Media: Photos, Videos, Documents
  • Managing Existing Posts and Pages Quickly
  • Managing Comments
  • Moderating Comments

Theme & Templates

  • Changing the Appearance of Your Site
  • Themes: What are they and what do they do for you?
  • Changing Your Theme
  • Managing the Home Page of This Particular Theme
  • Adding and Managing Widgets
  • Adding and Displaying Custom Menus
  • Accessing the Theme Editor

Expanding The Functionality of Your Site With Plugins

  • What is a Plugin and How Can You Use One?
  • Adding and Managing Plugins
  • Accessing the Plugin Editor
  • Recommended Plugins

Allowing Others Access To Your Site: User Management

  • User Roles
  • Adding New Users
  • Editing Profile
  • Tools: Press This, Import and Export
  • Import and Export

And more!