eT@lking April 11th 2012

WordPress It’s More Than Just a Blog

Penny Bentleycloud9edu.com

POLL: How many people/organisations use WordPress?

What’s the purpose for your website?

What do you hope to learn from tonight’s session?

What’s Wordpress?software created by Automattic free and open source blogging

content management systemtwo options

wordpress.comhosted & managed by Automattic

no downloadsno tech knowledge required

paid upgradesless flexible but easier to use

no plugins range of widgets

some embeds supportede.g. SoundCloud & YouTube

wordpress.orgavailable from Automattic

download & install yourselfneed tech knowledge

rent server space from a web hostmore freedom and flexibility

completely customizablethousands of plugins

Take a Tourhttp://penbentley.com/

What do I use my website for?• Started as a for an online Professional

Development course in 2010• Blogging• Communicating• Reflecting• Portfolio• Business• Store files and artifacts• Run courses• Advertise tutoring• Applying for jobs• Share ideas

sidebar widgets

Can WordPress meet your needs?

3GB free storageBlogging Platform

Time Driven Content

mobilecompatibility

categoriestags

over 100 themes

URL: yourname.wordpress.com

postscomments

Static PagesStand Alone Content

Spam Killer reliableprivacy options

multiple blogs

statistics

exportimport backup

PREMIUM FEATURESGO SHOPPING

personal domainown your online identity

extra storageup to 200 GB

custom design

Video Press

go add free

guided transfer to wordpress.org

premium themes

Sign up for a Blog: http://wordpress.com/

WordPress TV (wordpress.com search): http://wordpress.tv/?s=wordpress.com

Wordpress Explained: http://en.support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

Penny’s website: http://penbentley.com/

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