WordPress

Learn how to take control of your own website and make it easy for your customers to find you with this results driven Wordpress training. “WordPress is used by over 14.7% of Alexa Internet’s “top 1 million” websites and as of August 2011 manages 22% of all new websites. WordPress is currently the most popular blogging system in use on the Web, powering over 60 million websites worldwide.” – Wikipedia Understanding and Setting up WordPress Websites • The multiple benefits of WordPress-based websites, and how it contrasts to traditional websites • Understanding a blog’s purpose and use • Choosing and buying a website name • Finding the right keywords and understanding Search Engine Optimization • Setting up the WordPress software using the 1-Click Process (avoid manual installation) Using and Editing Your Website and Blog Widgets • Understanding the WordPress dashboard (admin panel) • Choosing and installing a theme to customize your website and blog • Building the static home page and setting up the blog

Speaker(s): Martin Brossman

Fee: No Cost