getting started with wordpress.com
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Getting Started with
Created by Mitzi LewisAugust 2015 Update
Inspired by Barbara Nixon
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What is WordPress?
• WordPress is a free, open-source publishing platform originally developed for creating and maintaining blogs.
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What’s the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org?
• WordPress.com provides hosting and software management (i.e., FREE)
• WordPress.org requires you to install and manage the software using a 3rd party provider (or your own server) (i.e., $$)
• More info about the pros and cons of each option can be found at http://en.support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org
• The following steps focus on Wordpress.com
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Create an Account
• Go to https://signup.wordpress.com/start/en/start
• Choose a name for your site and put it in the Site Address field
• Click on the “Create Your Site and Continue”
button
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Create an Account (continued)
Fill out this form
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Custom address (you don’t need one)
Click “No Thanks” unless you want to pay for a custom address. A custom address is NOT required for class.
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Pick a theme you like
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Pick the FREE plan
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Verify your email address
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Now What?
Click on “Settings”
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FIRST: Update your Site Title
SECOND: Save your Settings
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Posts PagesMany WordPress posts can be on a single page
One WordPress page at a time can can be on a single page
For dynamic content For static content
Can be categorized (posts can appear in multiple places on a website)
Cannot be categorized
Newest post shows at top (as info is added, older posts “sink down”)
Accessible from anywhere in your blog (often shows up in header or sidebar)
What’s the Difference Between Posts and Pages?
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Delete the “Hello world!” post
Click first
Click second1 2
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How to Add/Edit a Post
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Tips for Adding/Editing a Post
• Click “Save Draft” often• Click “Publish” when you are ready for the
post to “go live”• The “Toolbar Toggle” gives you more
formatting options
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Adding a Link
FIRST: Highlight text for hyperlink
SECOND: Click link button
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How to Add/Edit a Page
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Tips for Adding/Editing a Page(same as tips for adding/editing a post)
• Click “Save Draft” often• Click “Publish” when you are ready for the
page to “go live”• The “Toolbar Toggle” gives you more
formatting options
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Tips for Your “About Me” Page
• Stay professional• Include
– Name– Photo (optional)– University affiliation (optional)– Major– Career goals– Links to other places you can be found online
(optional)
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