Start a blog on the most popular and most diverse blogging platform, WordPress. This two hour introduction class will walk you through setting up your blog, learning the interface of the WP “dashboardâ€, how to get the most out of customizing your blog, how to post your first blog, and how to upload content.
•Opening your account and getting started (15 min)
•Dashboard & Feature Overview (30 min)
•Choosing a theme & installing your theme (15 min)
•Basic customization overview (15 min)
•Posting your first blog (30 min) •Using the visual editor
•Adding media (photos and video)
•What all of the settings mean and what to choose
•Resources to take home & time for questions (15 min)
Feel free to bring your own tablet, laptop or other device to practice on during class. You also may want to already have your WordPress account setup.