In our Level 1 class, you'll learn to setup, configure and post with WordPress.com. We will also look at how to customize a WordPress site with themes. (Some HTML and CSS knowledge is recommended before this class.)
Course Outline
Summary: 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.
1. Introducing WordPress
- a: Difference between versions
- b: Planning topics and content
2. Setting up WordPress.com Blog
- a: Getting to know the dashboard
- b: General settings
- c: Premium options
3. Administration Tools (Chapter 4)
- a: Writing, Discussion, Privacy, and Permalinks
- b: Posting by email
4. Creating Written Blog Content (Chapter 5)
- a: Writing and publishing
- b: Formatting posts and pages
- c: Hyperlinks
- d: Posting with other sources
5. Visual and Audio Content (Chapter 6)
- a: Media settings
- b: Uploading images while posting
- c: Featured images
- d: Embedding video
6. Exploring Widgets (Chapter 7)
- a: Choosing and inserting widgets
- b: HTML text widgets
7. Making Blog Content Appealing (Chapter 8)
- a: Using images to enhance posts
- b: Categories & tags
- c: Custom menus
8. Building Traffic (Chapter 9)
- a: Proper etiquette for comments
- b: Dealing with spam
