This class is an introduction to WordPress.com for creating a blog site. Will cover the basics of getting a blog up and running on WordPress.com, including posts vs. pages, adding media, handling comments, using widgets, and more.
Please Note: Some HTML and CSS knowledge is recommended before this class.
Course Outline:
1. Introducing WordPress
- Difference between versions
- Planning topics and content
2. Setting up WordPress.com Blog
- Getting to know the dashboard
- General settings
- Premium options
3. Administration Tools (Chapter 4)
- Writing, Discussion, Privacy, and
Permalinks - Posting by email
4. Creating Written Blog Content (Chapter 5)
- Writing and publishing
- Formatting posts and pages
- Hyperlinks
- Posting with other sources
5. Visual and Audio Content (Chapter 6)
- Media settings
- Uploading images while posting
- Featured images
- Embedding video
6. Exploring Widgets (Chapter 7)
- Choosing and inserting widgets
- HTML text widgets
7. Making Blog Content Appealing (Chapter 8)
- Using images to enhance posts
- Categories & tags
- Custom menus
8. Building Traffic (Chapter 9)
- Proper etiquette for comments
- Dealing with spam