Using and Managing WordPress Class

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Class Schedule – Dates & Time

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Private (One-on-One) Class

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Class Description

Instructor will provide complete step-by-step directions on how to use WordPress including adding content to your Blog / Website. You are encouraged to bring with you to class content (text, images etc) you are adding to your website.

(1) Pages

Make a list of Pages you want to add to your site, such as About, Contact, or Home. Remember you always add new pages later

• Create new pages
• Understanding Page Attributes incl. Parent, Template
• Using block editor to add text content, media, etc
• Add pages to menu
• Ordering pages on the menu
• Create subpages / dropdown
• Permalink customization
• Publishing Pages incl. Date, Status, Visibility

(2) Post

What will you write about? Develop a content strategy and list of topics to blog about., and then make a list of the categories to organize your content by groups

• Create new pages
• Understanding Page Attributes incl. Parent, Template
• Using block editor to add text content, media, etc
• Understanding and using Featured Image and Excerpt
• Understanding and using Categories
• Understanding and using Tags
• Permalink customization
• Publishing Pages incl. Date, Status, Visibility

(4) Widgets and Plugins

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General Information

In order to take this class, you must have

• existing self-hosted WordPress website and/or blog. [ NOT WordPress.com]
• Laptop with Wi-Fi capability and electrical power cord

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Online Instructions

Let’s do our part to beat COVID-19 by #socialdistancing All of our WordPress classes are now held live online.

1. After registering for an online WordPress class, you will receive 2 emails: (1) immediately: receipt of payment; and (2) within 24 hours: online link for the class.
2. If you are signing up on the same day as the class, no worries, we will ensure that you receive the link prior to class start time. Feel free to call / text: (212) 457-1643 if you did not receive the link.
3. Once you receive the link, please follow the instructions. Important: Test microphone, video and connections, so you are ready on the day of class. *Please let us know at least 24 hours before class by email if you need assistance with any issues. We will schedule a private session with you prior to class to help you with this and any other pre-class issues.
4. You must have a self hosted website to participate. [ NOT wordpress.com ] If you do not have a domain + hosting, we will help you with the setup process. *Please let us know at least 24 hours before class by email if you need assistance with obtaining domain + hosting or any issues. We will schedule a private session with you prior to class to help you with this and any other pre-class issues.
5. Please verify passwords for your WordPress website admin (and hosting) *Please let us know at least 24 hours before class by email if you need assistance. We will schedule a private session with you prior to class to help you with this and any other pre-class issues.
6. You should log into the class link at least 5 minutes before the start time.
7. Remember: this is a hands-on instructor-led class, so feel free to participate .. ask questions at any time.

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Upcoming WordPress Classes

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