WordPress.com Basics Hello! Instructor: Meaghan Moody Readers - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

WordPress.com Basics

Hello! Instructor: Meaghan Moody Readers’ Advisor at the New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center Email me at mmoody@njstatelib.org or find me at @moody_meaghan

What is WordPress? ◎ Publishing application ◎ Interface between publisher (aka you) and the visitor (your audience) ◎ Content management system

WordPress, WordPress.org, WordPress.com???

Why use WordPress.com? ◎ It’s FREE ◎ Community of users ◎ It’s easy to use and versatile ◎ Low maintenance

25% WordPress powers 25% of all websites on the internet.

Some examples of companies who use WordPress.com to power their websites.

Agenda: ● Create your first site ● Learn about the wp-admin panel and dashboard ● Choose a theme ● Add your first content ● Discuss the difference between posts and pages ● Add links and media ● Talk widgets ● Discuss privacy settings and how to collaborate with others/interact with your site’s visitors

Just a note! This is an overview only. We will be covering a lot of information! Ask questions! I’m also available by email after this session. :)

Let’s get started! Please open up your preferred internet browser and go to wordpress.com.

Thanks! Any questions? You can find me at mmoody@njstatelib.org or @moody_meaghan!

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